Josie's Restorante & Lounge

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Italian Cuisine, made fresh daily.
Hours 5:00PM - 9:00PM

While raising their family, Mike and Sally Saporito had the idea and dream to start a Restaurant. This idea would come to life in 1986 as Josie's Ristorante. Mike and Sally wanted to provide home cooked Italian meals to the people of the Four State area and beyond. The recipes are all passed down from, and originate from family that hail from Italy. All food is prepared fresh daily, from our Dinner Pasta's such as Lasagna and Ravioli, to our own Blue Cheese and Italian Salad Dressings.

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