Largs delicatessen Deli Il Cardo is moving from strength to strength as it celebrates its first anniversary in the town centre.
The secret to its success is simple - fresh food preparation and a feast of international food which is difficult to get anywhere else, providing a sumptuous choice for the discerning customer.
With highly skilled cooks, the local delicatessen is one of the brightest and mouthwatering attractions in Largs town centre, and has even been recognised at the prestigious Scottish Italian awards in Glasgow.
In November, the classy establishment finished as runners-up in the best deli-cafe category, and can confidently say it is the best in the west!

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It offers top quality produce from pasta to paninis, and lots more to tempt the tastebuds, and top quality wine from around the globe, as well as craft beers.
Deli Il Cardo means Thistle in Italian, and it has been owner John Corrigan's dream for a long time to open a top class deli in the town, and has now come to fruition.
John said: "We are trying to strike a balance between the new and traditional. It seems that in Scotland, we have lost a lot when it comes to fresh food in terms of cooking and preparation, and that is because a lot of big companies use manufactured products which is sometimes not that great.
"At Deli Il Cardo, we have cooks who are food lovers who love to create delicious food of the highest quality and like to hear people complementing them from it. Fresh food is a winner - and we are building a business with that concept and it has proved very popular so far."
And it is not just high quality cuisine on offer, as there are range of international beers and fine wines, and champagnes on offer which will certainly whet your appetite.
John added: "We have beautiful cheeses and risottos, and we recently brought over fresh Tuscan sausage from a supplier in Italy and it lasted three days as word quickly spread in Largs - we will bring more back the next time!"
And after a highly successful wine tasting night, watch out for some exciting new events coming to Deli Il Cardo to showcase the best of Scottish and Italian cuisine.
Deli il Cardo boasts a great counter which offer fresh food to go with fresh panini , salads , soups , daily specials all freshly made from their deli counter, and there is a seating area where you can relax and enjoy food prepared in the deli kitchen with daily specials including locally sourced foods from the area and all over the UK.
Enjoy a fresh food perspective at the high quality deli which has certainly left an impression in its first year of operation.