Popular Italian restaurant announces closure - here's what's next
Mediterraneo, in Merchant City, will shut on Monday, May 19.
But, another Glasgow favourite, Amore, is set to take over the venue following a four-month refurbishment.
Romano Perella, the owner of Amore, bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of changing it up.
Now, he is thrilled to have the chance to create a sister restaurant for the beloved Italian spot.
The 30-year-old said: 'It's going to be a completely new concept, I think we can say it is still the very best of Italian food, of course, as that's our key area of expertise.
'We are closing on Monday and we expect the work to take around four months, so we should be opening just after the summer.
'It will look completely different – we have a very strong idea of the concept and how it looks and feels.
'We took Mediterraneo on with an idea of what we wanted to do already - the full concept wasn't set in stone then but we have put a lot of time and energy into it.
'The core idea of what I wanted to create was there but we are now working out the last fine details and it's coming together.
'I think there's a good opportunity and I think people are wanting something new.
'The new idea is very much for people who know food, but will be welcoming to all - we're very excited to bring something totally new to the city.'
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He said the team is fortunate to be a Glasgow favourite and they appreciate all the customers.
Once the new spot is open, people will be able to switch between the two restaurants if they don't want to wait too long.
He added: 'Of course, there is much, much more to our plans than a second Amore just down the street.
'It's something way, way beyond that. For once, I feel this is a closure story, which is actually a positive thing for the city and for the food scene here.
'Mediterraneo had its time – the new concept we are creating is the future of dining in Glasgow.'
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