Joe Spano's Ristorante Italiano

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Meet Joe Spano

Chef/Owner Joseph Spano has been tantalizing taste buds with his flair for Italian flare since 1989. It was then that he first opened Spano's Ristorante Italiano in Jackson NJ. It was his love of Italian cuisine, the use of only the freshest ingredients and mammoth portions that put Spanos on the map. This humble beginning blossomed from the teachings of his mom, Carmela. Everyone in the neighborhood knew and loved Carmela’s sauce and various Italian delights that originated from Naples, Italy. His mouth watering “sauce” is Mom Spanos' original recipe and hasn’t changed.

Everything that Joseph endeavored to create seemed to delight his patrons, from his creative sautés to his baked dishes and sauces.

Of course, Joseph is also influenced by his father’s Barese heritage. The people of Bari consume large portions of fresh vegetables, legumes, and pastas such as broccoli rabe, escarole and beans, eggplant, and homemade pasta.

In May of 2000, Joseph sold his 11 year old business in Jackson and created a new home for his customer’s in Point Pleasant Beach, on Arnold Avenue. Fortunately, between the fabulous food, large portions and old world Italian ambience, Spano's Ristorante Italiano became a quick success.

In order to fill the need for banquet, party, and conference requests, Joseph now hosts all types of parties ranging from Breakfasts, Lunches, Buffets, Sit-downs, Cocktail Affairs and our Signature Family Style Lunch or Dinner Parties, in either of our locations from 11:30Am until 3:30PM (4PM on Ocean Ave). We also accommodate private evening parties Monday thru Friday, from September 10th until June 18th at the Ocean Avenue location. Please contact Amanda for details about our Arnold Avenue location at (732) 701-0992, or Heather for details about our Ocean Avenue location at (732) 701-0400 x2.