A family-run restaurant in Bristol city centre has confirmed it is closing down in a heartfelt message to its customers. La Grotta, an Italian restaurant on Union Street, Broadmead, will be serving its last meal this week after almost half a century.
"To all of our wonderful customers and followers...unfortunately, the rumours are true.....La Grotta will be serving its last meal on Saturday 3rd June. After over 50 years of trading from our Union Street home, we are closing," the co-owner Andrea Merlino and his family said in a statement on the restaurant's Facebook page.
La Grotta claims to be one of Bristol's oldest restaurants pairing traditional Italian cooking and a welcoming atmosphere. It has been run by the same family for the past 35 years - having previously been called The Bali - and was often used as a space for events, parties and celebrations for diners over the years.
