Popular Hoboken Italian Restaurant And Bakery Closes Temporarily

HOBOKEN, NJ — Seven years ago, three men opened a corner café on Hoboken's west side, serving pasta, takeout meals, salads, baked goods, and coffee.

But Dolce and Salato — on the corner of Eleventh and Grand streets — has mysteriously closed, with only signs in the window saying "Under New Ownership."

The Italian café and pasticceria opened in the summer of 2018 by owners Maurizio Dolce, Michael Nirchio, and Brian Mazzei, says the website.

They "have always remained close to their Italian heritage and are now sharing this with the residents of Sinatra’s hometown," they noted at the time. "Maurizio was born in Palermo, Sicily, and at the age of 12 immigrated to New Jersey with his family on the SS Michaelangelo. As he approached his new home on the ship, he saw Hoboken for the first time, not knowing it would one day be the location of his dream cafe."

The eatery has served house-made salads, sandwiches, coffee, and authentic Italian pastries made by Palazzone 1960.

"Our goal is to bring the flavor of Molfetta and Palermo to Hoboken," the owners noted.

Patch has reached out to the eatery and will post updates when they're available.