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Summary:

Serving delicious authentic, made-to-order southern Italian cuisine. Including tasty appetizers such as fried calamari, baked clams and antipasto, crisp salads, hearty soups, handmade pasta such as cannelloni, cavatelli, gnocchi and manicotti, as well as fresh seafood, steak, veal and chicken dishes, plus much more. As well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. In addition to mouthwatering classic Italian desserts.

Full-service restaurant with a full-service bar. Dine-in, carryout and 3rd party delivery, plus catering. Open for dinner 6 nights a week. Online ordering also available. Reservations accepted. White tablecloth service.

Features a casual elegant interior with a warm and cozy atmosphere. Ample seating - 80 in the main dining room and another 69 in a private room, great for additional seating or private parties. Full bar area in the middle with access to both dining rooms. As well as a 2nd smaller bar in the private dining room. And a large patio that can accommodate up to 200 people!

Plus, a fully equipped commercial kitchen with 20ft hood, 10-burner stove w/2 ovens, two 6-burner stoves w/2 ovens, deep fryer, 4-well steam table, several refrigerated sandwich units and so much more. In addition to a full basement with a prep area, a double-decker Blodgett pizza oven, walk-in cooler and freezer, plus storage.

Well established for over 27 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. No financials. Owner operated and long-term staff in place. 2024 gross sales over $897,000 open for dinner 6 nights!

Business assets and property for $1.1 million.

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Ted Aretos at Ted@eatz-associates.com or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

A wonderful old world Italian restaurant. Everything made fresh, in- house, from scratch and with the finest ingredients. Phenomenal authentic Italian dishes not found anywhere else. Fantastic bread, soups, pasta and sauces. Exceptional desserts. Known for their amazing food, attentive service and outstanding catering.

One of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Rated 4.7 Google, 4.6 Facebook, 4.5 Yelp, 4.5 TripAdvisor, 4.2 Yelp and more. Featured on Chicago Best and “Check, Please”. Lots of accolades and tv appearances.

Growth and Expansion:

Longtime local favorite. Area gem. Staple in the community. A part of the neighborhood. Loyal customers. Tons of regulars for generations.

Perfect for a family dinner or date night or any special occasion. Plus, their private dining room is perfect for a shower, rehearsal dinner, baptism, anniversary, memorial, funeral and more. Also, the perfect place to get your catering for all those events and more!

Highly rated and recommended, outstanding reputation to continue to build upon! Also, can easily expand the business by opening for lunch too!

Location:

Prime retail space in a freestanding building with a large patio that can accommodate up to 200 people. Plus, ample parking for 42 vehicles.

Perfectly situated at the major intersection of two busy thoroughfares with high traffic counts. Boasts great signage, high visibility, excellent exposure and easy access.

Ideally situated in the heart of the thriving dining corridor of a highly-desirable well-established northwest suburb. Also surrounded by a vast commercial area and dense residential area!

County: Cook

Facilities:

Property Information: One-story freestanding building with basement. On .56 or 1/2 acre. Parking for 42 vehicles. Real estate taxes $47,000/yr.

Year Established: 1998 (Current Owner 2022).

Square Feet: 3,574 (+ 2,500 SqFt Basement).

Seating: 148 Inside + 42 Patio.

Days/Hrs of Operation: Tu-Su 4p-8:30p (Closed Mondays).

Owners Role: Owner operated (active day-to-day) + 10 dedicated experienced employees.

Real Estate: Owned.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued at $150,000).

Value of Inventory: $15,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).

Number of Employees: 10 (2 Hostesses + 3 Waitresses + 3 Cooks + 2 Bus Boys).

Support/Training: Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Personal health.