TWO North Berwick restaurants have been named as finalists for numerous accolades in the Scottish Italian Awards 2024.

A public vote has seen North Berwick Fry & Diner and Osteria put forward for six awards between them, as an awards ceremony takes place in Glasgow on December 1. 

(Image: Scottish Italian Awards)

Osteria is in the final for best antipasto, best chef, best family run business and best restaurant in the East; while North Berwick Fry & Diner is up for best fish and chips along with best team. 

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North Berwick Fry & Diner, located on Quality Street, has been serving residents and visitors of the town for 55 years.

Dino Cucci, of the family-run business, said it was "very pleasing to be included in the awards" and thanked his customers and suppliers for supporting the business. 

Dino Cucci of North Berwick Fry (Image: NQ Staff)

Osteria, on High Street, has said it will be unable to compete in the practical stage for best chef and best antipasto but will attend the ceremony for best family-run business and best restaurant in the East.

Angelo Cocchia, owner of the restaurant for 19 years, said: "I am very pleased to be recognised by the Scottish Italian Awards for all of these. 

"Unfortunately, we won't be able to compete for best chef and best antipasto due to staff rotas, but we will try very hard for next year."

Calvin McMillan Pes, Stefano Cocchia, Daniele Di Marco and Angelo Cocchia of Osteria at the awards in 2022 (Image: NQ Staff)

The Italian restaurant has picked up numerous awards in recent years from the Scottish Italian Awards and will be looking to add to its collection on the night. 

Voting is available at scottishitalianawards.co.uk/vote-2024