GRETNA, La. — The Mandina Family announced on Sunday that their restaurant will close next week.
Residents hoping to have "Red Gravy” pasta sauce one last time at the restaurant have until Saturday, June 29th.
The family-owned Italian restaurant announced its closure in a Facebook post.
"It would be our pleasure to welcome you one last time to enjoy a meal with us and reminisce about the moments we’ve shared. We thank you once again for being a part of our Tony Mandina’s family!" the Mandina family said.
Tony Mandina's has been open for over 41 years.
Here is the full statement on their closure:
It is with love and gratitude that we announce the closing of Tony Mandina’s Restaurant. It has been an incredible journey serving our community over the past 42 years. We are eternally grateful for your unwavering support and patronage. You have welcomed us into your lives, making us a part of your cherished celebrations and memories. It is with fond memories that we look back on the friendships formed and the joy that Tony Mandina’s has brought to so many. As we prepare to bid farewell, we extend our deepest gratitude to our staff, suppliers, and everyone who has contributed to our journey. Your dedication and hard work has been invaluable.
We are proud to announce that our legacy will live on through our beloved “Red Gravy” pasta sauce and our cookbook “Tony Mandina’s Kitchen.”
Our final day of operation will be Saturday, June 29th. Until then, we invite you to join us in celebrating the wonderful time we’ve had together. It would be our pleasure to welcome you one last time to enjoy a meal with us and reminisce about the moments we’ve shared. We thank you once again for being a part of our Tony Mandina’s family!
Stay tuned for what’s next…..
With heartfelt appreciation,
The Mandina Family