First look inside plans for popular Italian restaurant four years after devastating fire
Trattoria Guidi was an institution in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, and was hugely popular with locals.
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Trattoria Guidi was an Airdrie insitution
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The family-run restaurant was hugely popular with locals
Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow
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It burned to the ground in 2021
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It is set to return after four years
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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.'
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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.'
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Plans have been revealed as rebuilding work gets underway
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Designs have shown what the new Guidi's will look like
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It will have a fresh new look
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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.'
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