SCOTLAND’S “OLDEST FISH AND CHIP SHOP,” CONTINUES TO DELIGHT AFTER MORE THAN A CENTURY

Scotland’s “oldest fish and chip shop,” continues to delight after more than a century. Scotland’s “oldest fish and chip shop,” renowned for serving up “delicious suppers,” continues to delight customers after more than a century of service.

Val d’Oro, located on London Road in Glasgow’s city centre, has earned the title of “Scotland’s oldest fish and chip shop.”

This beloved takeaway first opened its doors in 1875 under the name The Swiss Restaurant by the Beltrami family. It was later renamed Val d’Oro in 1938 when the Corvi family took over, and has remained in their ownership ever since. The shop was once run by the famous tenor Luigi Corvi, who was known for serenading Celtic fans with his opera singing before matches at Parkhead. His popularity even led to an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform at the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2011.

Val d’Oro remained open during World War Two and saw its peak popularity in the second half of the 20th century. Over the years, it has attracted a number of celebrities, including Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Logan, and Paul and Linda McCartney, according to BBC News.

In recent years, Luigi’s brother Enrico, a trained theatre actor, and his son Gianluca have taken the reins at the restaurant. However, the walls are adorned with nostalgic photographs of Luigi and the entire Corvi family, capturing the essence of the shop’s long history. Inside, the décor has retained its old-fashioned charm, with original tables and chairs enhancing the retro atmosphere.

Aside from its classic fish and chips, Val d’Oro offers a variety of dishes, including scampi and chips, haggis, steak pies, smoked sausage, pizza crunches, fritters, and a selection of filled rolls.

Despite being over 150 years old, Val d’Oro continues to earn rave reviews from customers. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google based on 241 reviews, visitors regularly praise its delicious food, great prices, and welcoming service. One customer wrote:

“The best traditional fish and chip shop in Glasgow. The boss and his two partners have super warm characters, and everything they served was delicious and inexpensive.”

Another reviewer added:

“Very reasonably priced, great food, and top service. Owners are really friendly. Best chippy tea experience I’ve had for years.”

A third shared:

“Best fish and chips I’ve had! Very authentic and delicious. The owner is just wonderful and so welcoming—definitely recommend!”

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