New Barolo's Owners Won't Serve Italian Food

JOLIET, IL — Joliet area real estate developer Charles Sharp says he was sad to see the Barolo's Restaurant recently close after a long successful run at 2765 Black Road. Guy and Melissa Turi announced on Facebook that they have sold their restaurant business.

On Tuesday, Sharp told Joliet Patch that the new owners won't be keeping the name of Barolo's when they open their new restaurant. A Mexican seafood restaurant that also features live music entertainment will be taking over the Barolo's location, Sharp said.

"It's not going to be Italian food," Sharp said.

Sharp said he could not divulge all the details, yet, but he was comfortable telling Joliet Patch that the new Mexican seafood restaurant already has a thriving restaurant in Du Page County.

The owners of that restaurant will be adding another location in Joliet, according to Sharp.

Sharp said he recently visited the DuPage County restaurant and said the food and the atmosphere were terrific.

According to Sharp, the new Mexican seafood restaurant probably won't open at his Infantry Drive plaza for a couple of months. Sharp said it's his understanding the new owners plan to remodel the inside of Barolo's before they open on Joliet's west side.

As for the Turis, "they've been really good for the community," Sharp remarked. "They had great food. Guy's a good guy."