'Iconic' North Jersey Restaurant Closing After 60 Years

A popular Italian restaurant in North Jersey is closing after 60 years in business.

Joanne and Jerry Amadeo handed down Miele's Restaurant to their son, Steve, and his wife, Leonor.
Photo Credit: *Steve Amadeo/Miele's Restaurant Facebook*

12/23/2023 12:08 p.m.

The last day of business for Miele's Restaurant, located at 125 Bloomfield Ave., in Verona, will be on Sunday, Dec. 24, owner Steve Amadeo announced on Facebook.

Miele's was founded by Tom and Rose Miele in 1954 before turning over the restaurant to Joann Amadeo, who began working there as a waitress in 1967.

Steve Amadeo, Joann's son, has been running the place alongside his wife Leonor, but announced his retirement last week.

At the time, Miele's had not been slated to close. Amadeo cited "circumstances beyond our control" as the reason for the closure.

"Wow!! Best of luck," on patron wrote. "Mieles is iconic and will be missed."

"I can't remember a Verona without a Miele's," another said. "Best wishes and Merry Christmas."

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