Accomplished MA Restaurateur Eyes Former Dunkin' University Site For New Venture

BRAINTREE, MA — When Braintree's Dunkin' University campus shut down, the community lost a sure thing on Granite Street. Now, it looks like the site will have another known commodity take control of the space in the near future.

First reported by The Patriot Ledger, Leo Keka, the owner of Quincy's popular Alba restaurant, has confirmed plans to open a restaurant and function hall at the 589 Granite Street location.

Keka, who has a couple of steakhouses and an Italian restaurant on his resume, said the new restaurant, named Scutari, will fall under the latter category. It will be similar to the now-closed Alba Trattoria, he said, and could be open as early as next year.

According to the Norfolk County Registry of deeds, the Granite Street property was sold by Third Dunkin' Donuts Realty for $2.95 million to Liberty Grove LLC. in September 2022.