Rizzo's Restaurant of Windber

Rizzo's Restaurant of Windber Serving the region with the finest Italian cuisine, service, and tradition...for over 60 years! After Mr. In 1984, Tony Jr.

THE SUCCESS OF RIZZO’S RESTAURANT IN WINDBER IS A TWO FAMILY, FOUR GENERATION, STORY....

In 1924, Celestine and Mary A. Rillo, who had immigrated in the early 1900’s from the Northern Central region of Italy, built their home at 2200 Graham Avenue. The Rillo’s lived on the second floor and operated a general store and meat market on the first floor. In 1937, the Rillo’s decided to open a restaura

nt at the location. At that time, Windber was a coal mining center of activity where Rillo’s “Fairway Café” enjoyed a successful start. Our industrious Grandma Rillo was in charge of the kitchen where tasteful and authentic Italian foods were prepared from old world recipes. In 1965, the restaurant was passed on to her daughter Amelia (Mildred or "Millie") and her husband Anthony Rizzo. In the years that followed, “Rizzo’s” established itself as a regional favorite. Rizzo’s passing in 1983, Millie and her children, Dominick, Marie, Tony Jr., David, and David’s wife, Norma, continued the family business. departed Rizzo's to open his own restaurant, Anthony's, in neighboring Geistown. David oversaw a series of expansions of the restaurant to its current size and developed the fine service that Rizzo’s is known for, before suddenly passing away in June 2001. Following David’s passing, Marie’s son, Dominick Chippie returned home to join his grandmother, mother, aunt, and uncle with the everyday operation of Rizzo’s. The success of Rizzo's is a two-family, four generation story that stands firm on it's foundation of tradition and excellence through service, quality, and love for it's patrons and community. Not only Windber, but it's surrounding communities and the region as a whole has embraced and supported Rizzo's over the last 40 years....making Rizzo's not just another local establishment, but a familiar place full of love, good food, fun times, and priceless memories that many families have shared throughout their own generations. We enjoy serving you all....and thank you for your support and loyalty throughout the years. Look forward to seeing you soon....BUON APPETITO!

Mixed Berry Swirl Cheesecake
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Mixed Berry Swirl Cheesecake

05/26/2026
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Rizzo Family standing outside of their restaurant along Graham Avenue in Windber, Somerset County in 1979. In 1924, Celestine and Mary A. Rillo, who had immigrated in the early 1900’s from the Northern Central region of Italy, built their home at 2200 Graham Avenue. The Rillo’s lived on the second floor and operated a general store and meat market on the first floor. In 1937, the Rillo’s decided to open a restaurant at the location. At that time, Windber was a coal mining center of activity where Rillo’s “Fairway Café” enjoyed a successful start. Grandma Rillo was in charge of the kitchen where tasteful and authentic Italian foods were prepared from old world recipes.

In 1965, the restaurant was passed on to her daughter Mildred and her husband Anthony Rizzo. In the years that followed, “Rizzo’s” established itself as a regional favorite. After Mr. Rizzo’s passing in 1983, Millie and her children, Dominick, Marie, David and his wife Norma, continued the family business. David Rizzo oversaw a series of expansions of the restaurant to its current size and developed the fine service that Rizzo’s is known for. David passed away in June of 2001. Following David’s passing, Marie’s son, Dominick returned home to help with the everyday operation of Rizzo’s.
(Photo from https://www.facebook.com/rizzosofwindber/)

National Wait Staff Day! Shoutout to our wait staff (pictured here from Mother’s Day)! This crew is incredible! Come let...
05/21/2026

National Wait Staff Day! Shoutout to our wait staff (pictured here from Mother’s Day)! This crew is incredible! Come let them serve you!

Throw back Thursday. Photo from 1960 of Millie and Tony Rizzo with their children! Back row: Millie standing with Anthon...
05/21/2026

Throw back Thursday. Photo from 1960 of Millie and Tony Rizzo with their children! Back row: Millie standing with Anthony. Front row sitting left to right: Butch, Marie, David, Tony

05/15/2026

Address

2200 Graham Avenue
Windber, PA
15963

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 10pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 3pm - 12am
Saturday 3pm - 12am

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