2407 Arthur Avenue Bronx, NY 10458
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” An often overlooked restaurant
With all the good restaurants in Arthur Avenue, it isn’t surprising that there might be some that aren’t noticed as much as others. Ann and Tony’s is one of these restaurants. I really enjoyed my dinner here. We started off with very good bread and salad. I had chicken Cardinale for dinner, and it was made with the most incredible mozzarella and proscuitto. They clearly take advantage of having access to the best Italian ingredients from Arthur Avenue. It is a great place nonetheless. Enjoy! ”
” Best of the Best
This is the besttttttttt italian food I have ever tasted in my life. The taste is incredible annd the service is amazing. A place where you can take your family and feel right at home. I usually get the Chicken franchese, one of my favoritesss.. Its amazing.. Props for Chef Tony. You are the best..
Pros: Great Service, Amazing food, You get what you pay for ”
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“The way it was.”
“I have eaten in this restaurant since 1959. My parents since the 1930. My uncles since they opened.”
“Now I live In Florida but when I go up north every year I go to eat here. ”
“Great food and service
the food is so good and the portions so big I took it home and have another meal the next day. It even tasted better the next day. The taste of the food is just so- so -so -so – delicious.”
” I have eaten at Ann & Tony’s twice, and both times the service and food were EXCELLENT.
With the amount of food they serve you, it is a great value.
In my opinion, one of the best on Arthur Avenue! ”
In 1924, my great-grandfather, Eugenio Napolitano came from Italy and opened a clam bar on 188th Street. A few years later, in 1927, he bought a piece of property at 2407 Arthur Avenue, off of 187th Street in the Bronx, and turned it into a Restaurant and Pizzeria.
He and his wife Rosa worked the place together which they named “The Roosevelt” until they gave it to their son, Tony (my grandfather). When Tony married, he and his wife Ann decided to change the name to “Ann & Tony’s.”
They, along with their 9 year old son Ralph, (my father), ran the business as if it were their home. When visitors came they were treated like family. The food was delicious and if they wanted something that was not on the menu, if we had the ingredients, they could get whatever their hearts desired.
After my grandparent’s death, my father Ralph, alongside my mother Vera, took the place over. Out of respect for my father’s parents, they kept the “Ann & Tony’s” name. In fact, my mother and father still answer to the name of Ann and Tony.
My name is Anthony, named after my grandfather, but people call me “Tony.” I have worked with my parents since I was 11 years old, first as a busboy, then as a waiter, and now as a chef. My younger brother Ralph Jr. helps me out as much as he can.
He has worked here since the age of 14. He is currently a Chiropractor, and he is the first member of our family to break away from the restaurant business, but he will always be here when we need him. (right Ralph?!).
We still up hold the same traditions as our great grandparents did from way back in 1927. We treat every one of our customers like they are a member of our family. We have been in the same location for more then three quarters of a century.
We have seen many changes: two World Wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War, and all of the Yankees World Championships.
Yet, our family still remains the same, serving you as if you were part of the family. You, our customers, are the reason why we have been here for nearly 80 years, and we salute you.
I often wonder what my great grandfather would say if he were here today. I hope that he would be proud of what his family has accomplished.
Thank you,
Chef Anthony Napolitano
Ralph Napolitano
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