The panorama of Italian cuisine in the UK is enriched with a new player: Caffè Royale, located at 71 Glasgow Road in Paisley, a town with a rich industrial history very close to Glasgow, Scotland.
After a careful inspection audit, ITA0039 by ASACERT, decreed Gold level for the restaurant, which fully joins the prestigious network of 100% Italian Taste certified restaurants.
Behind the success of Caffè Royale is the passion and experience of Colin Guthrie, a chef with nearly 40 years of career behind him. Colin, who has always worked in Italian restaurants, says the dream of Caffè Royale was born about six years ago. The restaurant’s design was inspired by the couple’s travels to Italy and Colin’s work experience in Sicily during the 1990s. “Italian cuisine has always been my passion,” the chef says. “Our menu celebrates the flavors of the different regions of Italy and its islands, with dishes that embrace unique traditions and ingredients.”
Cafe Royale offers a culinary experience that goes far beyond just tasting. It is a true journey through the flavors and techniques that characterize Italian cuisine. “Our cuisine is strictly Italian,” Colin emphasizes, ”with a focus on fresh and authentic ingredients, such as rabbit, octopus, fresh pasta and shellfish.” Among the dishes that stand out on the menu, Brodetto all’Anconetana, a typical fish soup from the Marche region, is at the heart of the restaurant’s culinary philosophy: simplicity and authenticity that releases unique flavors.
According to Colin, the secret of Italian cuisine lies in the freshness and quality of the ingredients, combined with the passion each chef puts into keeping the original flavors intact. “Often the simplest dishes are those that best express the essence of Italian cuisine. I think of Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino – just a few ingredients, but if used well, they give an explosion of flavors.”
The cozy atmosphere of Caffè Royale reflects the warmth of Italian hospitality. The restaurant is family-friendly and offers a wide selection of fine wines, high quality coffee and, to top it all off, also offers homemade gelato. Service is marked by the utmost attention and each dish is prepared to order, thus ensuring freshness and quality.
Paisley, where Cafe Royale is located, is a small town with a fascinating history. Once a center of the textile industry, famous for the production of typical Scottish cloth and the distinctive teardrop pattern called “Paisley,” the town has retained its historic charm, with numerous Victorian buildings and the famous Paisley Abbey. It is in this context that Caffè Royale fits in as an ambassador of Italian cuisine, bringing a piece of Italy to the heart of Scotland.
ITA0039 certification by ASACERT, values the restaurant as an authentic representative of 100% Italian Taste, confirming Caffè Royale’s role as a benchmark for those seeking true Italian cuisine in the UK. In a landscape increasingly threatened by Italian Sounding, Colin and Claire’s restaurant stands out for its dedication to quality and authenticity, paying homage to true Italian culinary tradition.
The certification obtained by Ristorante Caffè Royale confirms, once again, the commitment of Italian restaurateurs abroad to offer authentic, high-quality food from an Italian supply chain,” says Fabrizio Capaccioli, CEO of ASACERT and creator of the ITA0039 certification protocol.
