Family Legacy
A family restaurant. A community cornerstone.
EST. 1965
A family restaurant. A community cornerstone.
Chapter 1
In 1924, Celestine and Mary A. Rillo built their home at 2200 Graham Avenue after immigrating from the northern-central region of Italy. They lived upstairs and operated a general store and meat market below. In 1937, they opened a restaurant at the same address, then known as Rillo's Fairway Cafe, serving authentic Italian food from old-world family recipes.
Chapter 2
In 1965, the restaurant passed to Mildred (Millie) and Anthony Rizzo. After Anthony's passing in 1983, Millie and her children Dominick, Marie, and David, with David's wife Norma, continued operating the restaurant. After David's passing in June 2001, Marie's son Dominick returned home to support day-to-day operations.
Chapter 3
From hand-rolled ravioli and house antipasto dressing to daily sauces and seafood preparation, the kitchen remains committed to made-from-scratch standards. Tuesday Pasta Night continues as a long-running community tradition.
Chapter 4
Guests describe Rizzo's as a local favorite and a sentimental stop when visiting home. The restaurant continues to host family dinners, celebrations, and reunions for Windber and surrounding communities.
"Homemade. From scratch. Every single day."
"A local favorite and a sentimental stop whenever people come home."
Family Legacy
Behind The Bar