FAIR LAWN, NJ — A family-owned Italian restaurant in Bergen County that's been open since 1998 will close after Sunday, the owners confirmed for Patch — and it's not because of any sort of controversy.
"We're going to be with our grandkids," said Michele Villani, who co-owns Davia Restaurant in Fair Lawn with her husband Paul, on Thursday. "We really want to spend time with our grandkids."
She said there are no plans for another restaurant.
"Not in this climate," she said. "It really never came back from covid. We were lucky we were open this long."
On social media, the owners encouraged customers to come have a final drink or a dish cooked up by "Chef Paul" this weekend.
The upscale eatery, located on Fair Lawn Avenue, specializes in farm-to-table ingredients and craft cocktails, and offers prix fixe dinners.
Menu items include a rack of lamb, beef wellington, chicken due volte, veal, and various pizza and pasta dishes.
The owners wrote in their message, "After almost 28 years of serving Fair Lawn and the greater Bergen County, area, we would like to formally announce we are closing this Sunday ... It has been our privilege to serve our friends and family, and even more an honor to see most of those friends become our chosen family."
They added, "We are sad at the closing of this chapter, but so excited to see what the future brings for our families. With all the love in the world: Michele, Paul, Bill, and the whole Davia family."
One fan wrote on social media, "Thank you for all the wonderful years of food and friendship!"
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