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Glasgow Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Demolition begins for comeback of Airdrie restaurant after fire
Firefighters were called to Trattoria Guidi, also known as Guidis, in Coatdyke, Airdrie, after a huge fire broke out in August 2021. The Italian eatery, which is located at 122 Deedes Street, was devastated by the fire. The former Guidi Trattoria in Airdrie now being demoished after a fire three years ago (Image: Gordon Terris) Now, plans to build a replacement restaurant with a café bar and ice cream parlour have been approved by North Lanarkshire Council (NLC). The application also included the demolition of the current premises. (Image: Gordon Terris) Photographs taken by our photographer show that work to flatten the fire-hit restaurant is now underway. According to documents, studies were carried out on whether it would be feasible to retain the existing stone building. READ NEXT: Global retailer opened first-ever Scottish store in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris) However, it was determined that a more energy-efficient building could be achieved by demolishing the current one and constructing another one. The new eatery will be a single-storey high with lower ground floor accommodation for storage and back-of-house operations. (Image: Gordon Terris) Proposals will see the building adopt a similar approach to the original Guidis with direct access to the restaurant from Deedes Street, the retention of the existing driveway entrance from Rochsolloch Road, and the same car park. The hot food takeaway will again be situated on Rochsolloch Road. (Image: Gordon Terris) READ NEXT: Glasgow locals unite against plan to build flats on 'only greenspace' The ice cream parlour will serve 'Capocci Man' products, a historic staple of Airdrie. A new mid-level parking area is also to be created to provide direct access to the takeaway shop. (Image: Gordon Terris) After the proposals were given the green light by planning chiefs at NLC, the business teased its much-anticipated return on social media. This gathered hundreds of comments from excited residents. (Image: Gordon Terris) READ NEXT: Popular restaurant to open in Glasgow's Central Station One person said: 'I wonder how long the waiting list will be for a table.' A second added: 'I am looking forward to coming back.' A third commented: 'Cannot wait. I see the demolition is going well, and I cannot wait until you reopen.' Meanwhile, a fourth chimed in: 'Hurry up and get opened, please. I need the Monte Carlo steak sauce now.' To view the planning application, visit NLC's website 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.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Demolition begins for comeback of much-loved restaurant after fire
Demolition begins for comeback of much-loved restaurant after fire 'Cannot wait': Much-loved restaurant to return after devastating fire (Image: Gordon Terris) A much-loved restaurant that was destroyed in a devastating blaze is set to return, it has been confirmed. Firefighters were called to Trattoria Guidi, also known as Guidis, in Coatdyke, Airdrie, after a huge fire broke out in August 2021. The Italian eatery, which is located at 122 Deedes Street, was devastated by the fire. The former Guidi Trattoria in Airdrie now being demoished after a fire three years ago (Image: Gordon Terris) Now, plans to build a replacement restaurant with a café bar and ice cream parlour have been approved by North Lanarkshire Council (NLC). The application also included the demolition of the current premises. (Image: Gordon Terris) Photographs taken by our photographer show that work to flatten the fire-hit restaurant is now underway. According to documents, studies were carried out on whether it would be feasible to retain the existing stone building. READ NEXT: Global retailer opened first-ever Scottish store in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris) However, it was determined that a more energy-efficient building could be achieved by demolishing the current one and constructing another one. The new eatery will be a single-storey high with lower ground floor accommodation for storage and back-of-house operations. (Image: Gordon Terris) Proposals will see the building adopt a similar approach to the original Guidis with direct access to the restaurant from Deedes Street, the retention of the existing driveway entrance from Rochsolloch Road, and the same car park. The hot food takeaway will again be situated on Rochsolloch Road. (Image: Gordon Terris) READ NEXT: Glasgow locals unite against plan to build flats on 'only greenspace' The ice cream parlour will serve 'Capocci Man' products, a historic staple of Airdrie. A new mid-level parking area is also to be created to provide direct access to the takeaway shop. (Image: Gordon Terris) After the proposals were given the green light by planning chiefs at NLC, the business teased its much-anticipated return on social media. This gathered hundreds of comments from excited residents. (Image: Gordon Terris) READ NEXT: Popular restaurant to open in Glasgow's Central Station One person said: 'I wonder how long the waiting list will be for a table.' A second added: 'I am looking forward to coming back.' A third commented: 'Cannot wait. I see the demolition is going well, and I cannot wait until you reopen.' Meanwhile, a fourth chimed in: 'Hurry up and get opened, please. I need the Monte Carlo steak sauce now.' To view the planning application, visit NLC's website HERE.
