This Popular Italian Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors For Good And Fans Are Heartbroken

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Even your favorite restaurants must close out and issue one final check to their diners. According to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page, the beloved Domenico's Restaurant, which has been operating since 1967, will shudder its doors on June 29, 2025. Levittown, New York residents and fans of the local eatery are heartbroken that their go-to spot for authentic Italian dishes is saying farewell and they are showing love and support in the Facebook comments on Domenico's closing announcement.

Last year, a number of beloved chain restaurants faced closure due to economic uncertainty, and a rough bounce back after the COVID-19 pandemic. While several of these casual dining or fast food establishments have been able to scale down operations in order to make ends meet, individual restaurants like Domenico's do not have multiple franchises to keep the company afloat. Now, in 2025, more restaurants could be potentially closing down at the same time you could end up paying more for food overall.

You might have noticed that when you are at the supermarket these days that your groceries have gone up in price due to inflation, supply chain issues, and other economic factors impacting food costs. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that in 2024, food-at-home prices went up 1.2%. While there are clever ways to save money on your grocery shopping bill, purchasing food ingredients and supplies for restaurants is much harder keep up with — thanks, in large part, to cost hikes on mainstays. 

This makes it harder for restaurants to continue to provide customers a reasonably priced, quality meal. To make matters worse, the 2025 James Beard Foundation's Independent Restaurant Industry Report discovered that restaurants that increased their prices by 15% or more in 2024 lost out on profits, customers, and a reputation for being able to provide a great meal for a reasonable cost.

Figuring out what you are going to eat and how much it is going to impact your wallet is never a joyous endeavor, but planning is key when it comes to saving on food costs. Doing your research can also help you avoid buying grocery items with high markups that only add to your bill at checkout.

Meal planning and budgeting is the first step, sticking to each of them respectively is the next. From there, you can create strategic ways to buy in bulk and embrace the fact that keeping a stocked pantry can save you money long term. Financial influencers and money experts offer all manner of tips, tricks, planners, and methods for keeping money in your account without sacrificing food on your plate. From there, don't be afraid to use the money you save for special occasions — especially at your favorite local eatery. Giving local independent restaurants your business can help them keep the doors open during these turbulent times.