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The
Esposito family welcomes you!
The
story of Villa Amalfi is the story of the Esposito family, who emigrated
to the United States from the town of Amalfi in the early 1970s.
Amalfi, located along the beautiful "Amalfi Drive", and
near another well-known town, Positano, is located in one of the
most beautiful regions of Italy.
Success
came quickly to the talented and hardworking family, as they became
known for their popular pizzeria in Leonia, NJ. This pizzeria soon
led to the establishment of the first Villa Amalfi, located on Anderson
Avenue in Cliffside Park.
By
the early 1980s, the original location could no longer accommodate
the demands for ala carte dining and catering from an ever-increasing
customer base, and the Esposito's purchased the restaurant once
known as "Joe's Elbow Room", a popular eatery for many
years, located across the street from Winston Towers Condominium.
The
Esposito's almost completely demolished the original building, and
built on the site the Villa Amalfi that exists today. The original
Villa Amalfi was not forgotten, however, and today exists as another
Esposito restaurant, the popular Park Cafe on Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park.
The Esposito Brothers |
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Nick,
John, and Angelo Esposito |
Villa
Amalfi has always been a family-run business, dedicated to fine
cuisine and personal service. Nick Esposito is responsible for the
"front of the house", and cares for all matters of banqueting
and ala carte dining. In the kitchens reside his two brothers, Angelo
and Executive Chef John Esposito. Both are formally trained chefs,
with experience both in the United States and Europe. Their fourth
brother, Bruno, is nearby at "Mangia" in Edgewater. |
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Sammy,
our Maitre d' |
Captains,
Esper & Benny |
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No
facility of Villa Amalfi's size can be run by just three brothers,
of course, and it should come as no surprise that this dedicated
family also works with a dedicated and talented staff, many of whom
have been with Villa Amalfi for over a decade. From Sammy, the ever-cordial
and accommodating Maitre d', to restaurant Captains Benny, Esper,
Ovidio, and Vinnie, to Andy and Serrafino at the bar, to waiters,
commis waiters, and kitchen staff, the quality of Villa Amalfi's
staff is only equaled by the cuisine served at your table.
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