Generations have Dined at this Iconic Restaurant in Bridgeport with a History as Rich as its Food Offerings
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 04, 2021
For those visiting Bridgeport who have already sampled the city's fare or those who are residents of the city and beyond looking for a trip for a new of different culinary experience, here's a recent edition of WDTV's Tasty Tuesday segment. This restaurant, which has been around for for decades, is a Bridgeport landmark. The address is 507 East Main Street, Bridgeport. The phone number is 304-842-7388.
FROM WDTV
This week 5 News had the pleasure of meeting Nic Oliverio and Nunzio Bonamico at a local favorite, Oliverio’s Ristorante.
Nunzio tells us a little bit about how this all began. He said, “It started in 1965 as a hot dog, hamburger and ice cream place. And it was like 
that for 20 some years. What started wasn’t part of the vision of what we see right now.”
that for 20 some years. What started wasn’t part of the vision of what we see right now.”
Nunzio’s cousin Nic says, “They ended up having a kitchen fire at the old business Nunzio was talking about. My uncle Pete was an architect and he designed this whole new structure and brought to life what you now see as Oliverio’s.”
Nic goes on to say, “I lived in Los Angeles for about 8 years and I got a serving job in Beverly Hills. I was serving this table and I asked where they had come from and they said West Virginia and knew of the family restaurant. It was nice to have that connection with someone and when you’re away from home you get homesick.”
“The family aspect is super important. I think everyone around here put their heart, sweat and tears into it,” said Nunzio.
Click HERE to read the rest of the story.
Editor's Note: Photos from Oliverio's Ristorante Facebook page.
