New owners take on Chesterfield Italian restaurant with almost 50-year history

A Chesterfield Italian restaurant which dates back to the early 1970s will continue its legacy, after being taken on by new owners.

Lambarellis, based on Chatsworth Road was the first first Italian delicatessen and pizza takeaway in chesterfield, and has been serving customers in the town since 1976.

The original owner, Michele Lambarelli then expanded the business in 1982 adding a restaurant to the existing offer.

Since then Michelle passed down his beloved recipes to his daughter Teresa, who went on to set up her own business from home making high-quality pasta sauces.

Lambarellis pasta sauces and products on display

Teresa then took over the whole business in 2011, adding pasta and prosecco evenings and continuing to grow the Lambarellis reputation. She said: “We had regular customers that become friends over the years, which made our business feel like a home.”

Now, Teresa has decided to take a step back from the business, selling it to a top Italian chef and his family from Sardinia. The new owners, Nico, Marina Giorgiana, Giulia , Mattia are now the proud owners of La Dolce Vita Lambarellis. Teresa added: “I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect family to carry on Lambarellis tradition. We wish Nico and his family all the very best and know it has been left in the best hands.”

New owner Nico commented: “I’m beyond excited and would like to assure customers old and new that we will continue delivering top quality Italian food & service. All our food is made with passion and from the heart. It’s an honour to carry on the Lambarellis name and make the family proud for many years to come.

“We’ll be extending the menu with even more Italian classics, adapting recipes to to my expertise – having lived in Sardinia 15 years.”

Nick Hogan, Destination Chesterfield Board Member, commented: “It’s fantastic to see one of Chesterfield’s longest-running restaurants continuing to build its legacy.

“We wish the new owners every success in continuing the Lambarellis tradition, part of our town’s exciting food and drink scene.”

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