Image via Google Maps, November 2019Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Bar Italia, located 35-03 Broadway, has permanently closed and will become a Mexican restaurant, Give Me Astoria can confirmGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The restaurant occupied the space formerly known as Portalia for approximately one year before shutting downGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Bar Italia offered a variety of Italian dishes, drinks, and specialsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The location operated as an Italian restaurant for nearly a decadeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The new lease has been brokered by NY Space FindersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.  “Restaurant leases and retail leases are still being signed despite the pandemic”, said Luca Di Ciero, owner of NY Space FindersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Opening soon is Ruta Oaxaca, a Mexican restaurant specializing in flavors from the Southwestern Mexican state of the same nameGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Patrons can expect a variety of moles, mezcal, tacos, and more! An official opening date has not yet been set, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted!