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Opened in 1965 by wrestling legend Ilio DiPaolo, this family-run spot blends Italian-American comfort with community-minded hospitality. Weekly specials, banquet rooms, and a long local pedigree keep it in the rotation.
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Italian classics served in a muraled space with a courtyard
3785 South Park Ave, Blasdell, NY 14219 Get directions
$20–30
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