Food lovers will be getting a 'pizza' of the action this weekend as a new restaurant and wine bar opened its doors yesterday evening.

The long-awaited Tesora opened last night, but not before Bolton's new First Citizen had a preview of the pizzeria.

The Bolton News: Mayor of Bolton visits newly opened Tesoro in Heaton

Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan said: "We were very pleased to be asked to visit Tesoro on New Hall Lane prior to their official “first night” opening

"Tesoro is Heaton’s new pizzeria and wine bar looking to provide quality food in a beautiful setting in the heart of our community."

The Bolton News: Mayor of Bolton visits newly opened Tesoro in Heaton

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Cllr Morgan said:"I would like to wish Joe (Whittaker), Pete (Lancaster) and their team the very best of luck in their new venture."

The people behind the new restaurant set up the hugely popular Provisions Heaton.

The original idea for the pizzeria, on New Hall Lane, came about after three friends took over The Finishers Arms on Church Road and installed a pizza oven, which “took off”.

And the managers say that they 'serve Neapolitan pizzas with the best ingredients we that can be sourced.