Vallozzi’s, an upscale Italian restaurant, is opening in downtown Versailles.
It's almost time to “mangia, mangia!” as a new Italian restaurant in Versailles is nearing the finish line. Vallozzi’s, an upscale Italian restaurant that until now has only had locations in Pittsburgh and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, was announced last year as a new downtown Versailles addition for the fall. However, Jon and Kelly Rabinowitz with Amsden Properties LLC, an investor group in this and other local ventures, said more time was needed to do it right.
“We made every e.ort to open by Breeders’ Cup, but we ultimately decided we’re doing this for the long term,” Jon Rabinowitz said.
Restaurateur Julian Vallozzi is a close family friend of theirs, the couple said, adding they hope visitors and locals alike will enjoy the wide variety of Italian fare offered in the 120-seat space, which once served as the Versailles Police Department’s headquarters.
The restaurant will have a menu similar to the Greensburg location, Jon said, and dishes will be prepared with as many local ingredients as can be sourced by the chef.
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