East Lothian town centre gets new restaurant offering 'authentic Italian cuisine'
An East Lothian restaurant is currently under renovation as they prepare to open up.
The spot on Tranent High Street previously operated as Giancarlo's. It opened in 2015, and closed down in the spring of 2023.
Now, owners are transforming the eatery and reopening as La Trattoria. It's expected to open at the beginning of March 'at the latest'.
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Posting to Facebook, owners said: "Coming soon to East Lothian."
They added a picture from outside the restaurant, which showed renovations underway. When asked when the opening date would be, they replied: "Beginning of March at the latest."
In November, owners said: "The news is out.
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"La Trattoria is coming to Tranent. A place you can call home, a place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and the very best cocktails for you and friends. Opening 2025."
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One local resident said: "Fantastic news. Many congratulations! Wishing great success."
Another added: "Great news. We will definitely be there."
A third posted: "Excited for you! Going to be amazing."