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Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Popular Scots pizza chain reveals plans to open first restaurant in new city
The restaurant has been named one of the best in Europe and sources all ingredients from Italy PIZZA THAT Popular Scots pizza chain reveals plans to open first restaurant in new city A POPULAR Glasgow pizza chain has plans to open its first restaurant in Edinburgh. Paesano Pizza, which already has three locations in Glasgow, may soon be opening in the heart of the Scottish capital. Advertisement 2 Paesano has revealed plans to open its first restaurant in Edinburgh Credit: John Kirkby 2 It is known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizza Credit: John Kirkby The restaurant has been named one of the best in Europe and sources all ingredients from Italy. Plans have been made for a new restaurant in the former Cass Art building on 77A George Street. Earlier this year, restaurant group The DRG teased plans for a major expansion of its sites. The company, which is Scotland's largest independent restaurant group, owns Paesano and Sugo, both of which are located in Glasgow. Advertisement It outlined plans for growth across the country - now revealed in a recent planning application. The restaurant plans to take over the former Cass Art site on George Street, which has now moved to the nearby Hanover Street. Paesano is known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, serving Glasgow's Miller Street, Great Western Road, and Pollokshaws Road. Its menu features flavours such as cotto ham with mushrooms and Tuscan fennel sausage, as well as sides like balsamic onions and spicy 'nduja dip. Advertisement The restaurant plans to fit over 30 tables into the site, as well as a bar and an area for coffee and ice cream. Earlier this year, Paesano was featured on a list of the best pizzerias in Europe, with judges praising its 'traditional menu where the great Neapolitan classics are combined with local flavours and seasonality'. Inside the brand new small plates Italian slap bang in Glasgow's city centre Paesano chefs proof their dough for over 24 hours before cooking it at over 500°C, to produce a 'moist, light, soft, digestible crust'. If plans are finalised, the restaurant will sit amongst a slew of eateries such as tapas restaurant Cafe Andaluz, also owned by The DRG, and Ragù Pasta.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Paesano news, interviews and updates on the pizzeria chain
All their ingredients, as well as the wood-fired pizza ovens, are sourced from Italy. The Glasgow Times previously reported that The DRG, owner of Di Maggio's, Café Andaluz, and Amarone, bought over Paesano last year. (Image: Newsquest) The acquisition was hailed as "one of the biggest hospitality deals seen in Scotland for years". Read on for all the latest Paesano news, interviews and updates. Latest Paesano news As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Paesano news stories. Glasgow's Paesano named among best pizzerias in Europe How does the new Glasgow Southside Paesano compare to the original? First look inside Glasgow's new Paesano Southside Can I book Paesano? No, the popular restaurant only operates walk-in service. How does Paesano's pizza rate? Paesano consistently scores between 4.5 and 4.7 stars out of 5 among diners. On TripAdvisor, reviewers rave about its 'authentic Neapolitan' pizzas—'fresh, tasty, hot'—as well as the friendly service and excellent value. (Image: Martin Shields) Many even remark that 'the queues say it all,' though a few recent diners have mentioned that pizzas can occasionally arrive lukewarm or slightly soggy compared to earlier visits. What is the Paesano menu? Their menu consists of 10 pizzas, sides, and desserts. To see the full menu, go here. Where is Paesano? The restaurant has three sit-in pizzerias in Glasgow, with the third and newest outlet opened in the Southside on Pollokshaws Road on May 21. The other two branches are on Miller Street in the city centre and Great Western Road in the West End.
