Scotland's 'best fish and chips' named as restaurant wins title for second year in a row

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The best fish and chips takeaway and Italian restaurants across Scotland have been crowned.The winners of the 2023 Scottish Italian Awards were announced on Monday, celebrating the top Italian food and drink destinations around the country.

Judged by both the public and a "panel of esteemed independent" critics, winners from around Scotland were selected in categories such as 'Scotland’s Best Newcomer', 'Scotland’s Best Deli', and 'Scotland’s Best Restaurant Dessert'.Among the most prominent awards was Scotland’s Best Fish and Chips, which was won by Tony’s Chip Shop in the North Lanarkshire town of Coatbridge.

As reported by the Daily Record, the chippy previously saw success at last year's Scottish Italian Awards. The 1700s Scottish mansion for sale with dungeon games room and 'best views around' Meanwhile, the top Italian restaurants in each part of the country were also crowned, with Da Vinci Italian Restaurant in Aberdeen and La Dolce Vita in Dumfries taking home the North and South awards respectively.

Elsewhere, Osteria in North Berwick was named the top restaurant in the East, Piccolo Mondo in Glasgow won for the West, and Mamma Mia Restaurant in Stirling came out on top for the Central Belt.Other categories at the Scottish Italian Awards included Scotland’s Best Pizza, Scotland’s Best Barista, and Scotland’s Best Wine Selection, which were won by Firemill Pizza & Grill in Milltimber, Ronzio Coffeehouse in Glasgow, and Divino Enoteca in Edinburgh respectively.A Scottish Italian Awards spokesperson said: "From the start of the Italian Awards, our goal has been to ensure that Italian businesses are given as much exposure as possible.