A much-loved Glasgow Italian restaurant is celebrating an incredible milestone as they reveal what's next for the firm.
The beating heart of the East End's hospitality scene is celebrating nearly a century on Duke Street with ambitious plans for the future.Set up by Carmine"Charlie" Coia and his wife Amalia in September 1928, the eatery has grown from a small cafe serving homemade ice cream and juices to a bustling restaurant with over 100 covers and plans to open a second venue.Alfredo and his father Nick outside their long established family run Coia's Cafe 25.11.99.
"Coia's was started by a man and a woman who came to Glasgow as poor Italian immigrants, they didn't have any money.- if I could wake my gran and grandfather up and show them what we've done, they would be blown away."Alfredo attributes the"phenomenal" success of Coia's Cafe to the unwavering support of everyone in the family and the close bond they share."But our family does understand and that's what drives the business to the next level.
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