A NEW Italian restaurant at Cameron House has bagged a win at the Scottish Italian Awards.

La Vista was crowned in the Best Restaurant in the West category at the awards despite only being open for less than a year.

The event, which was hosted by Scottish comedian and TV host Des Clarke, was held at the Hilton Doubletree in Glasgow on Monday, December 2.

The popular restaurant opened in March this year with the promise to diners of “a culinary journey through the lakes and coastal towns of Italy” from breakfast to aperitivo hour and dinner.

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A spokesperson said: "We're thrilled to announce that La Vista has been crowned the 'Best Restaurant in the West' at the Scottish Italian Awards!

"This incredible recognition celebrates our commitment to bringing authentic Italian flavours, warm hospitality, and unforgettable dining experiences to all of our guests.

"A huge grazie mille to our amazing team whose passion and dedication make every dish extraordinary, and to our loyal customers for your unwavering support - we couldn’t have done it without you!

"Here’s to continuing the tradition of excellence and sharing our love for Italian cuisine with you all. Salute."

The Scottish Italian Awards first started in 2013 and are seen as a prestigious marker of Italian cuisine in the country.