Alberto Lombardi to Open New Place in the Old Chip’s Place

Posted on March 29th, 2010 4:01pm by Nancy Nichols
Filed under Closings, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News

A little bird just chirped this big news:

Lombardi bought the old Chips place next to Taverna. Turning it into a low key pizza place to buy a slice or a pie and a bottle of wine.

UPDATE: Bill Armstrong, Lombardi’s longtime rep, says Lombari is taking over the Chip’s space. However, the concept is “still under raps.”

17 comments

  1. Over on the “I remember Dallas when” website there was some hoping the Old Church concept might be revisited. Adding an interesting Jukebox and full bar could do the trick!

    @ 4:21 pm on March 29, 2010

  2. Not bought, leased!

    @ 4:39 pm on March 29, 2010

  3. we need a good pizza by the slice place down there, hope the slices are reasonable

    @ 5:44 pm on March 29, 2010

  4. open something better in downtown…on the street!

    @ 8:02 pm on March 29, 2010

  5. That concept just might work there. Provided of course, it’s reasonably priced.

    @ 11:57 pm on March 29, 2010

  6. He needs to spend a little more time with Taverna, last month we were there and the pizza was cold and the risotto severely under cooked. Service was good though. And I can’t imagine him doing anything reasonably priced…

    @ 8:46 am on March 30, 2010

  7. Mike, I believe his daughter runs Taverna.

    @ 11:55 am on March 30, 2010

  8. The food at Taverna used to be wonderful. But lately…..

    @ 1:04 pm on March 30, 2010

  9. I agree about Taverna. Got the risotto. Was very disappointed.

    @ 1:47 pm on March 30, 2010

  10. The scoop on this is it will be casual and moderately priced with grab your own beer and individual wine. This should be a good option down there if you don’t want to spend a lot of money and are pressed for time. Looking forward think they have a late May or June opening.

    @ 2:03 pm on March 30, 2010

  11. We love Taverna. Our favorite pizzas and the risotto is always terrific. And the Sunday brunch is also one of our favorites.

    @ 6:24 pm on March 30, 2010

  12. Unfortunately, Taverna and Toulouse went on the “do not repeat” list – haven’t found the charm of Mr. Lombardi’s operations yet.

    @ 6:36 pm on March 30, 2010

  13. Have loved Lombardi’s restaurant’s in the past, but recent visits have been cursed by Pesco, the worst eatery ever.

    @ 8:37 pm on March 30, 2010

  14. Yay!

    @ 1:43 am on March 31, 2010

  15. Too bad I was excited about the pizza place.

    @ 9:53 am on March 31, 2010

  16. We’re regulars Lombardi’s restaurants and just returned from dinner at Taverna. We thought it was awesome. DDude and I each ordered risotto and they were both perfect. Richard Clayton, VP of Ops for the restaurant group was there and nothing was amiss. The place was packed – especially the patio. I’m fired up about the possibility of having a great pizza place next door. I got some scoop on it but I won’t repeat it . . . all I can say is that it will be amazing.

    @ 7:48 pm on March 31, 2010

  17. I don’t know what some of the posters are talking about because Taverna’s food, service and ambiance is perfect every time I go. I’m interested to see what concept Mr. Lombardi chooses for the Chip’s location because I’m sure it will be excellent no matter what. I’ve always had great dining experiences at his restaurants and I think they are all moderately priced considering the quality of food and exceptional service you get.

    @ 10:48 am on April 7, 2010