Beloved pizzeria prepares to say goodbye to Coral Springs after nearly 2 decades

La Fontana Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant at The Walk on University Drive will permanently close this month after nearly two decades serving Coral Springs.

Owners Spartaco and Tony Tare announced the closure on Facebook, saying they are returning to Europe.

FULL STORY: La Fontana Pizzeria to close after 18 years in Coral Springs, owners announce

Here are key takeaways:

• The Tare brothers, originally from Ferrara, Italy, weathered a recession, the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of their family patriarch during their 18 years in business.
• Diners have until Father’s Day, June 21, to visit before the restaurant closes for good.
• Fan favorites include thin-crust pizza, fresh focaccia, ravioli and tiramisu, with diners praising the eatery’s authentic northern Italian flavors and courtyard ambience.
• In their farewell message, the owners thanked guests, staff and landlords, writing that they carry “beautiful memories, gratitude, and appreciation for this community.”
• New restaurants are moving into the area, including Ember and Vine, which is planning a July opening at the former Angelo Elia by Heron Bay, and Pummarola Pizzeria, which is planning a new Coral Springs location.

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