Glasgow Central winners of the Scottish Italian Awards

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That this House congratulates the winners of the 8th Scottish Italian Awards; notes that many winners were located in the Glasgow Central constituency; appreciates that La Fiorentina won both Scotland's Favourite Italian Business and High Recommended restaurant of over fifty seats; further notes that Scotland's Best Chef was awarded to Giuseppe Graziano of Mediterraneo Ristorante & Champagne Bar, with Santa Lucia Restaurant in the Merchant City being Highly Recommended; notes that Osteria was the winner of Scotland's Best Restaurant under 50 Seats, with Joia Italian Restaurant & Bar being Highly Recommended; further notes that La Lanterna was awarded as Scotland's Best Restaurant Over 50 Seats; welcomes that Stilla Finest Scotland were awarded as a Highly Recommended Best Newcomer; thanks the organisers of the Scottish Italian Awards and chef Aldo Zilli who led the judging of the awards; notes that £8400 was raised at the awards for Benevolent Society Scotland, appreciates the significant contribution that the Italian community makes to society, economy, culture and cuisine; and wishes all in the Italian hospitality sector all the very best for the year ahead.