More than 200 people celebrate 30 years of legendary restauranter behind Poulton's Papa's and Bistro Italia

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One of Fylde Coast’s most popular restauranters has celebrated a major milestone with more than 200 people.

On Friday night, Pasquale Carpenito welcomed guests to Bistro Italia in Vicarage Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, to mark his 30 years in business.

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In 1994 he took over a run-down American diner, and created Papas. Since then, the restaurant has had several makeovers, and a name change to Bistro Italia, but retains it’s popularity with impressive reviews on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews. So much so, it’s just won a Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award, with guests naming it among the top 10 per cent of all restaurants in the world.

Pasquale and Sonya Carpenito with children Gina, Isabela and CamPasquale and Sonya Carpenito with children Gina, Isabela and Cam
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Family members, friends and loyal customers revelled in the food and danced the night away to live music from House of Sax. Professional magician Harry Moulding also mingled with the crowd and wowed guests with his skills.

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The night was made even more special because Pasquale’s brother-in-law Pino D’Ambrosio flew in as a surprise from Italy with Pasquale’s sister Erminia, and the two of them cooked up some culinary specialities of her own.

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Pasquale’s wife Sonya said: “Pasquale gave an emotional speech, after sadly losing his own Papa recently. He told guests the party was nearly cancelled, but with the support from me, his management team, niece and manager Louise D’Ambrosio and step daughter and bar manager Isabella Moore, the family was able to pull off a fabulous celebration.” Although son Luca couldn't share the occasion due to university commitments, Pasquale acknowledged the importance of his family support with Gina, Cam and Isabella all having worked at the restaurant.  He thanked Chef Endrit who has been with Pasquale for 15 years and all the staff for their hard work and customers for the loyal support over the years.

Bistro Italia, Poulton

The family donated a large luxury bottle of Bottega Prosecco as a raffle prize which raised £270.  Winner Michael Colemen was delighted with the prize which he intends to enjoy with his family on Christmas day.  Michael wanted the funds raised from the raffle to support a local charity and choose Trinty Hospice and Brian House.  

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