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A treasured California Italian restaurant has closed after decades of business.<\/p>\n
Uricchio\u2019s Trattoria in Bakersfield announced on Monday that they\u2019ve served their last meal after 31 years in business downtown. <\/p>\n
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Uricchio\u2019s Trattoria, a California restaurant, is closing after a 31-year run. Instagram\/@uricchiostrattoria<\/p>\n
The restaurant was a popular spot for Kern County power lunchers \u2014\u00a0and well-loved not only for staples like chicken piccata, but also for the life it brought to the often sleepy downtown area. <\/p>\n
\u201cDear friends, we have decided to close. This decision did not come easily. In June of 2025 we celebrated 30 years in business. This past year, however, found us facing some hurdles we could not overcome,\u201d the restaurant announced on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are sad, but ever so grateful to all of you who supported us through the years. You brought the magic and have enriched our lives in so very many ways,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n The restaurant initially had announced they would be taking a \u201csummer break\u201d in July \u2014\u00a0but opted to stay shuttered. <\/p>\n The restaurant was known for bringing a lively energy to downtown Bakersfield. Instagram\/@uricchiostrattoria<\/p>\n Fans expressed their sadness about the closure in the comments.<\/p>\n \u201cTo make it 30 years as an independent restaurant is nothing short of incredible. Thank you for an amazing run,\u201d one fan wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cYou have been our favorite Italian restaurant for years and our family has celebrated many special occasions at your tables. So sad to hear this\u2026 you will be missed,\u201d another assured.<\/p>\n \u201cSo many great memories here; from celebrations to just random dinners during the week. Thank you for all the warmth and great food over the years,\u201d said a third.<\/p>\n Uricchio\u2019s first opened at the northwest corner of 17th and K streets in Bakersfield 1995. <\/p>\n The eatery was founded by Nick Uricchio, who was the longtime food and beverage manager at the Beverly Hilton Hotel \u2014 going on to run the kitchen at the Friars Club of Beverly Hills in 1985 before making the move over the mountains.<\/p>\n Urrichio died in 2014 after suffering from Parkinson\u2019s disease and respiratory problems. Following his death, Uricchio\u2019s daughter Claire Porter took over the restaurant.<\/p>\n Nick Uricchio founded the restaurant over three decades ago after gaining years of experience working in Los Angeles. Instagram\/@uricchiostrattoria<\/p>\n Porter told Bakersfield.com<\/a> that the closure was the result of several pressures that compounded following the COVID-19 pandemic \u2014\u00a0including the loss of a longtime chef.<\/p>\n \u201cI looked forward to being home more than I looked forward to being at work,\u201d Porter confessed to the outlet. \u201cI feel like we had our moment in the sun and it was time.\u201d<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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