Italian Restaurant Vesuvio Reopens to Sell out Weekend After Word of Mouth

Vesuvio restaurant in Boothstown is open again. It closed suddenly almost a year ago. The reopening weekend was a huge success. Giuseppe Lombardo owns Vesuvio. He didn’t announce the relaunch, but the place was too full, and he had to turn people away.

The restaurant is in Standfield Shopping Centre, having first opened back in 2015. Locals and others loved it. Financial issues caused the closure last Easter. Now, Giuseppe runs Vesuvio alone, splitting time between the kitchen and dining area.

They completed a full renovation and reopened on Thursday. It was packed, even without ads. Giuseppe’s wife, Kate, and son, Alessio, helped get everything running smoothly; however, the phone line isn’t working yet.

Giuseppe updated the Facebook page, and people saw the new photo. They started talking and asking questions, with many inquiring if the relaunch was happening. People often inquired about reopening. This made Giuseppe realize how missed they were.

Customers brought gifts, and one was even crying, which made Giuseppe feel very good. Someone said Boothstown feels alive again. They waited for Vesuvio to reopen. The team served about 250 customers from Thursday to Sunday.

The restaurant surpassed all expectations. Some came just for drinks, while others shared pizza at the bar. It was so busy that they turned people away. Giuseppe regrets the long delay and feels very wanted. The menu is smaller now.

Fish specials remain popular. Giuseppe learned cooking in Naples. His late father was a chef there, and he attended catering school in Sorrento. Vesuvio isn’t a typical Italian restaurant; they encourage people to try something different.

Vesuvio is on Simpson Road in Boothstown, Salford. They will open Wednesday to Sunday for now, eventually opening on Tuesdays too. Hours are 5pm to 10pm, Wednesday to Friday; Saturday hours are 4pm to 10pm; Sunday hours are 1pm to 8pm.