Today is the 50th Anniversary that the North End’s own Filippo Frattaroli (Filippo’s, Lucia Ristorante) celebrates 50 years in America, immigrating from Sulmona, Italy. His family and friends have put together this video to mark the auspicious occasion. Auguri Filippo!
The Regional Council of Abruzzo, a region in Southern Italy, has named North End restauranteur Filippo Frattaroli “Abruzzo Ambassador to the World.” Frattaroli emigrated to Boston from Sulmona in 1970 and opened Ristorante Lucia in the North End in 1977. Since then his family has opened several local restaurants, while maintaining strong roots to Sulmona. Read More…
News about Lucia Ristorante from the Filmark Hospitality Group: Filmark Hospitality Group Reacquires Lucia Ristorante, North End & Winchester Father-Son Team Filippo and Philip Frattaroli back at the helm Filmark Hospitality Group owners Filippo Frattaroli and his son, Philip Frattaroli have recently taken over both Ristorante Lucia locations; Ristorante Lucia at 415 Hanover St., North Read More…
Friends, family and local dignitaries came out this week to celebrate the 60th birthday of the North End’s Cav. Filippo Frattaroli. Guests honored Filippo’s commitment to his family, the City of Boston, charitable works and success as a restauranteur at Filippo’s Ristorante. As a first generation Italian immigrant, Filippo is strongly devoted to his heritage Read More…
The Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli, awarded Filippo Frattaroli and Domenic Susi the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). This distinction is one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad who have promoted the friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries. The Read More…