Popular New York Italian Restaurant Closing After Nearly 60 Years
After nearly six decades in business, a beloved Italian restaurant on Long Island is preparing to close down.
Domenico's Restaurant in Levittown, N.Y. will close its doors next month, ownership announced in a social media post Wednesday. Domenico's final day of service will be Sunday, June 29.
"We want to thank you all for the last 58 years of unforgettable memories," the post reads. "We are hopeful that this is not our last chapter but as of right now nothing is concrete.
"Please come in these last few weeks and see us, we would love to see as many of you as we can."
A quick glance at the social media pages for Domenico's indicates the restaurant was functioning as normal recently, with daily and weekly specials and other events on the premises.
Founded in 1967 by Domenico Belcastro, Domenico's became a staple for residents of Levittown and elsewhere.
"His success was due in part by the use of his grandmother's original recipes from Calabria, Italy and using only the highest quality imported ingredients," the official Domenico's website says of Belcastro. "Over the years, people have come from all over Long Island, and more recently all over New York, to try these Old world recipes."
The comments section of the Domenico's closure announcement on Facebook is full of disappointed customers, including one woman who says the restaurant will always have a special place in her heart because she went into labor with her first child during a meal there.
"So sad to hear this! We had dinner here after my son's baptism. Great memories," another woman wrote.
"Domenico's will always be special to me. 10+ years working there. So many fun, crazy days & nights. So many special friends & customers. Definitely a family restaurant I was happy to be a part of. Wishing Domenico's & his family all the best, you will be missed," a third woman said.
"This is heartbreaking for my family. So many great memories at the restaurant and many friends made there," a fourth added.
Right now, it appears Domenico's will remain open seven days a week for normal hours until it shuts its doors.
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