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Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Popular Airdrie restaurant Guidi's on the way back after being destroyed by devastating fire four years ago
Potato firm Albert Bartlett will be rebuilding the restaurant and site will introduce a new Capocci Man gelateria and deli, serving ice cream, milkshakes and more. A popular Airdrie restaurant destroyed by a devastating fire four years ago is on the way back - with an extra tasty treat. Following months of planning, ground has been broken on the rebuild of the new Guidi's at its site on Deedes Street. Founded in 1983, Italian eatery Guidi's was more than just a place to eat, it was a place where "friends and families created memories, was home to many celebrations and warmly welcomed locals and visitors". The fire in 2021 was a "devastating moment" for the family business, however the "overwhelming support" of its loyal customers, neighbours and family friends has driven the "desire to return to the heart of the local community". Potato firm Albert Bartlett, which has its headquarters in Airdrie, has purchased the land and will be rebuilding the restaurant, which will include a new Capocci Man gelateria and deli. Now as months of planning move into physical progress on the site, the Guidi's team are "extremely excited" to see the new vision take shape in the months ahead. The new Guidi's - due for completion next year - will blend fresh Mediterranean-inspired design with "the warmth, values and hospitality you've always known the restaurant for". Ricardo Guidi said: "After many months of hard work and planning, I am excited to see activity underway on the new Guidi's. "A huge thank you to goes to the local community for all of their support and encouragement. "We can't wait to welcome customers back in 2026 to a space filled with exposed brickwork, timber beams and the familiar aromas of our traditional Italian recipes, prepared with the same passion and care that's been our hallmark since 1983; we look forward to making new memories together.' Guidi's are also "delighted" to announce the site will introduce a new Capocci Man gelateria and deli, serving ice cream, milkshakes and more from The Capocci Man, another of Airdrie's iconic Italian institutions. Ernest Capocci said: 'Ensuring the Capocci brand continues to be enjoyed by future generations of local people is deeply important to me. "I am, therefore, excited to see the plans for the new development. "The timing is particularly special as it will come to life in 2026 when The Capocci Man celebrates 100 years of serving the Lanarkshire community. I can't wait to see it all coming together.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
First look inside plans for popular Italian restaurant four years after devastating fire
WORK has finally begun rebuilding a beloved Italian restaurant which burned to the ground in a devastating blaze. Trattoria Guidi was an institution in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, and was hugely popular with locals. 8 Trattoria Guidi was an Airdrie insitution Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow 8 The family-run restaurant was hugely popular with locals Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow 8 It burned to the ground in 2021 Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing 8 It is set to return after four years Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow It was all set to be back in business after Covid, but it was destroyed by a fire in 2021. The future of the family-run restaurant was left in limbo as the wreckage was torn down leaving many wondering if it would every return. We revealed how after years of waiting for locals, Scottish potato tycoons Albert Bartlett had bought over the site and announced they would be rebuilding Guidi's. The land has been fenced off as crews began preparing for the rebuild. Bosses have now announced construction work will now begin. Design plans have revealed what the site will look look like. Albert Bartlett has said the new design will have 'blend fresh Mediterranean-inspired design with warmth, values and hospitality.' The new interior will have exposed brickwork, timber beams, and the familiar aromas of Guidi's traditional Italian recipes. Ricardo Guidi said: 'After many months of hard work and planning I am excited to see activity underway on the new Guidi's. 'A huge thank you to the local community for all your support and encouragement. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Guidi's in 2026 and look forward to making new memories together.' Shameless moment 20 Travellers leave restaurant WITHOUT paying £700 bill - as CCTV reveals suspects & cops launch hunt The news of Guidi's long-awaited return has locals overjoyed. One local said: 'Everybody has been waiting for so long to see Guidi's come back. 'We were hopeful when we saw the fences go up but it's great to know there is some real progress. 'So many families have had good memories in Guidi's, from working there as a kid to special moments and milestones.' 8 Plans have been revealed as rebuilding work gets underway Credit: Supplied 8 Designs have shown what the new Guidi's will look like Credit: Supplied 8 It will have a fresh new look Credit: Supplied It was revealed the new restaurant will have a Capocci Man gelataria - another one of Airdrie's iconic Italian institutions serving up delicious ice cream and milkshakes. Ernest Capocci commented; 'Ensuring the Capocci brand continues to be enjoyed by future generations of local people is deeply important to me, I am therefore excited to see the plans for the new development. 'The timing is particularly special as it will come to life in 2026 when The Capocci Man celebrates 100 years of serving the Lanarkshire community. 'I can't wait to see it all coming together.'
