Cult pizza restaurant Civerinos has unveiled its first Glasgow slice bar, located on Finnieston’s lively Radnor Street.
Just a stone’s throw from Kelvingrove Skatepark, the new restaurant’s bright and airy interiors are filled with bent-plywood furniture inspired by half pipe skate ramps. There’s also a DJ booth and standing tables inspired by New York slice bars, while the exterior is covered in eye-catching graffiti by local artist, Pizza Boy.
Civerinos has also recreated its training academy and pizza production lab ‘Doughboy’ in its Finnieston branch, combining the artistry and expertise that creates the perfect dough and sauces, every time.
Founder of Civerinos, Michele Civiera, said: “It’s been a long time coming – it’s a dream come true.
“We’ve worked hard at creating a shop, a vibe and a menu that we hope the community will love and the people of the city have come to expect. With a passion for authentic flavours and a commitment to excellence, we’re here to serve the people of Glasgow our signature slices and good times.
“It’s been humbling to sit inside our first restaurant in Glasgow. We know our offering is special, and that comes from all the magic that happens behind the scenes with our incredible teams, consistently carving the craft of pizza making.”
Civerinos Finnieston boasts what is claimed to be one of Scotland’s biggest pizza ovens, which will allow the chefs to bake more than 300 pies per hour.
With both a waiting area and seating area overlooking the pizza prep station, the shop has been set up to cater for both speedy takeaways for slices in nearby Kelvingrove Park and a leisurely sit down dining experience.
Independent suppliers have been championed, with Charley’s Chalk creating bespoke signage writing across the ceiling, Solus Neon making the feature neon signage, and Scottish architects S+Co working with Civerinos to make the vision for its first Glasgow restaurant a reality.
Director of S+Co, Graham Currie, said: “This was pretty much a dream brief for us: an opportunity to bring all of the things we work on together and work with a brand that has a really strong, positive personality.
“Civerinos wanted a space that customers and staff would feel good in, and it had to reflect the attitude and style of the Civs brand. It was also a space that needed to work hard, where speed of service would be key.
“The layout needed to cater for people picking up a takeaway slice and for those who want to sit in. So we split the space in two: one half houses the kitchen and takeaway counter, and the other half is for those wanting to sit and order a full pizza.
“Where these halves meet, there’s an in-between zone with standing perch tables where you can wait for your order or stand and eat your slice and chat with pals.”
Reportedly, more than 400 people applied for jobs at the new Glasgow restaurant.
