Beloved Jersey Shore Italian Eatery Closing After 41 Years

WILDWOOD CREST, NJ — A beloved Jersey Shore Italian restaurant is closing after 41 years, its owners announced.

"This decision has not been an easy one, and we want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our customers for your loyalty, support and friendship throughout the years," the owners of Carini Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Wildwood Crest shared in a Facebook post. "You have made our journey incredibly special, and we are grateful for every visit, every conversation, and every memory."

The family-owned restaurant has been open since 1985. Its last day will be Nov. 21.

On the restaurant's final day, it will offer a pasta dinner fundraiser for Wildwood Middle and High School.

Carini Pizza also shared a thank-you to its staff, who have become family, the owners said.

Anyone with gift cards must use them before Nov. 21.

The restaurant was open year-round.

It's located at 9854 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest.

"Thank you for being part of our story," the owners said. "We will truly miss you all!"