Basilico's Italian Kitchen To Close Raritan Location On Saturday

RARITAN, NJ — After two years in Raritan, Basilico's Italian Kitchen is closing its doors on Saturday.

"It's here - last day of service in our Raritan location is this Saturday!!!" wrote Basilico.

Customers can still reserve a table for the final days at the location at 46 W Somerset St. in Raritan by calling 908-393-1600.

While Basilico is closing its Raritan location, owners Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa said they are opening a new location in their hometown of Hillsborough.

In late July, LaSpisa told Patch the new Mediterranean location called Cafe Basilico will be coming to the Kingsbridge Shopping Center located at the corner of S Branch Road and Beekman Lane.

The new space will be a brunch and lunch spot with more seating that will be available in the evenings for private events.

LaSpisa had said previously they were hoping to open by the end of September or the beginning of October. As of Thursday, no opening date is planned yet.

"Our menu will feature some of the unique items from our past brunches at the Raritan location and so much more, including fresh baked Italian pastries," said LaSpisa.

Menu items include frittatas, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls along with cappuccino and coffee drinks.

The fresh-baked Italian pastries will be baked on the premises with ingredients imported from Italy.

The new location will afford the couple more space in the evenings for private events that will feature Basilico's menu. Catering will also be available.

The new location will also be BYOB.

• Related: Raritan's Basilico Expands, To Open New Italian Café In Hillsborough

For more information on Cafe Basilico or to follow for opening updates, visit instagram.com/cafebasilico_hillsborough.

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