(Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
WESTBOROUGH — Almost a year after the closure of Sabatini’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, a new business is looking to take over 31 South Street in Westborough.
Ram Adhikari of Bedford, New Hampshire and his two partners will be opening a 76-seat Italian restaurant, which will be known as Napoli’s Restaurant & Bar.
Over the last four to five months, Adhikari said the business has been working on a few renovations, including fitting in a new bar and the installation of a 2,000 gallon grease trap – both of which did not exist on the property previously.
With work still well underway, he said the business does not have a set opening day. He’s hoping for early next year in January or February.
The building is leased for five years with the opportunity to extend it every five years. The business will employ about six, according to Adhikari. Customers can expect pasta, pizza, burgers, french fries, and more.
“This place is new for us,” Adhikari said, noting he expects it to be similar to Sabatini’s. “A little bit of change – not too much change.”
Additionally, he highlighted the buzz he has already been getting from those excited to see it open: “So many people are asking for us.”
Dining and Cooking