Pavoni & Co have announced they have closed their doors for the final time.

They were located in Berry Lane, Longridge and announced its closure on Monday 12th September on Facebook.

The restaurant has faced several difficulties since opening and Marino announced it was time to close the chapter.

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Marino said on Facebook: “We built during lockdown, we opened during limited hours, we opened as a takeaway, we did cook at home boxes, we had outdoor seating only, we became an Xmas market, Longridge field day hotdogs, amazing brunch! 2-4-1 cocktail weekend parties, £5 pizza flash deals, we hosted your birthdays, your business meetings & your special occasions.

“We fought so hard…. we had our fair share of online abuse that we took on the chin… but the fight has had to come to a gentle and understated ending.”

Marino shared how he needs to focus on other issues in his life and apologised to anyone he upset on his journey.

He concluded by saying: “I’m going to miss all my amazing team, my amazing customers, my awesome neighbours (5in1 boys!), the routine of seeing people walk past, all the customer’s dogs, fighting for car parking with the staff. My beautiful wood-fired oven.”

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