Adriano Nery, the owner of Sapore di Italia, has been a part of the Downtown Cranford community since October 2020. It wasn’t long before Adriano become known for greeting customers with a smile while providing them with a wonderful experience at his restaurant.

Open 7 days a week, Sapore di Italia serves up authentic Italian cuisine, including brick oven pizza. One of the most popular dishes is the restaurant’s homemade gnocchi, which is made from oven-baked potatoes and a small amount of flour, leading to a gnocchi that Adriano describes as “soft and pillowy.”

Sapore di Italia has become popular for family gatherings, as well as a place that people frequent with their friends and family, or hold private parties. “We get support from Cranford residents, as well as those from neighboring towns,” said Adriano. “I’m happy that I get to own a restaurant, and even happier that I get to do it in Cranford.”