Popular Italian restaurant in heart of Glasgow's west end closes doors suddenly
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A POPULAR Italian restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's west end has closed its doors suddenly.
The shutters have been pulled down on Zizzi's branch on Cresswell Lane in Glasgow's west end.
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The shutters have been pulled down on Zizzi's branch on Cresswell Lane
The venue was known for its rustic pizzas, mouth-watering pasta dishes and adventurous salads.
But a message has appeared on the chain's website announcing it has shut down.
The reason for the decision is unknown.
The note reads: "Zizzi Glasgow west end is now closed.
"We've now closed the doors to our Glasgow west end restaurant.
"Your nearest Zizzi? Try Glasgow Princes Square or Glasgow Silverburn - we'd love to see you there."
Disappointed locals flocked to the comments to react to the news.
One wrote: "What a shame."
Another said: "How sad, I'm sorry it has gone."
A third added: "OMG."
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The restaurant is listed as "permanently closed" on search engines.
It comes as Scotland's hospitality and retail sectors continue to struggle with both businesses and punters feeling the squeeze from rising costs.
The industry was hammered by closures during the Covid-19 pandemic and was immediately dealt another blow by supply issues and the cost of living crisis.
Beer giant BrewDog recently announced the shock closure of ten bars across the UK.
Italian chain Gusto revealed it will shut six venues across the UK, scrapping almost 200 jobs in the process.
Bosses revealed it is on the brink of administration after facing financial difficulties.
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