Iconic Union County Italian Restaurant Closes After 100 Years

ELIZABETH, NJ — After 100 years in business, the iconic Union County Italian eatery, Spirito's Restaurant and Tavern, is closing and the property is up for sale.

The sale was listed for sale on movoto.com on Friday for $760,000 and includes the sale of the building, land, and liquor license.

The building features a first floor retail space and the second and third floors each have a one-bedroom apartment with full bath, kitchen, living area, and separate bedroom. Included in the sale is the Class C Plenary liquor license, the restaurant equipment, and furniture included.

A call to Spirito's by Patch on Monday was unanswered.

The restaurant had previously gone up for sale this past January for $474,900, according to realtor.com. The sale followed health violations issued in 2019. Read More: Spirito's, One Of US's 'Best,' Faces Sale After Health Violations

Spirito's was recognized last year as being among 11 in New Jersey that made The Daily Meal list of the 56 greatest "old-school" pizzerias in America. Read more: Union County Pizza Joints Among Best Old-School Pizzerias In USA

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