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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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Popular Italian restaurant in heart of Glasgow's west end closes doors suddenly
The disappointing news was revealed on its website CIAO FOR NOW CIAO FOR NOW Popular Italian restaurant in heart of Glasgow's west end closes doors suddenly Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 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." Award-winning UK restaurant chain shuts ALL its sites as it goes bust after nearly a decade in business 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.
Scottish Sun
08-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular Italian restaurant in iconic Glasgow location to close
The reason for the shock closure has been revealed CIAO FOR NOW Popular Italian restaurant in iconic Glasgow location to close BOSSES of a much-loved Italian restaurant in a Scottish city centre have announced it is set to close for good in days. Assaggini is a well-loved restaurant chain that specialises in fresh pasta and gourmet 'Pinsa' style pizzas. 1 Assaggini is set to close one of its Glasgow branches next week Credit: GOOGLE MAPS And it is popular for its unique "small plates" concept, which offers customers a diverse range of Italian dishes in shareable portions. But bosses have now revealed that one of its venues in Glasgow will officially shut next week. Staff have said that customers have only a week left to visit their restaurant at George Square, located in the heart of the city centre. They will pull the shutters down for good on the evening of Saturday, August 16. According to Glasgow World, the decision comes after a mutual agreement with the building's owners. The closure will allow bosses at Assaggini to focus on their other venues, including those in Edinburgh and their other branch in Glasgow. While it's always difficult to say goodbye to a familiar site, this decision allows us to sharpen our focus on what's working well Hans Gunararthna This is located on Byres Road in the city's west end. All members of staff in the George Square venue have been retained and will take up positions in other Assaggini restaurants. Hans Gunararthna, Head of Marketing at Assaggini, told GlasgowWorld that the closure will allow the firm to focus on locations that are "working well". He also went on to thank loyal customers for their support over the years. Award-winning UK restaurant chain shuts ALL its sites as it goes bust after nearly a decade in business Hans said: 'While it's always difficult to say goodbye to a familiar site, this decision allows us to sharpen our focus on what's working well - our West End and Edinburgh venues. "We are proud to say that every single team member affected by the city centre closure will continue with us, within the group. 'Our West End location has found new creative life through enhanced menus and upcoming events. "We look forward to building on this energy. "We would like to thank all of our city centre guests for their support and look forward to welcoming them in the West End.'
