What is Umbertos Clam House?
Come visit Umbertos Clam House, the legend of Mulberry Street in the heart of Little Italy! This historic restaurant has been serving happy locals, tourists and celebrities alike for over 40 years. We specialize in seafood and are the only ones in Little Italy to do so.
What's new at Umbertos?
Today Umberto's is a destination for locals, tourists, and celebrities alike. Our new menu features our legendary Hot Red Clam Sauce which is simmered to perfection for hours just as it was in 1972. Umbertos also offers many new exciting dishes such as: Short Rib Ragu Over Penne, Spiedini a la Romano and more.
What is Umberto Ianniello's first restaurant?
His parents encouraged Umberto to realize his dream, and in 1972, Umberto Ianniello opened his first restaurant, Umberto's Clam House on Mulberry Street in New York City. With an unpretentious atmosphere, and an enduring concern for freshness Umberto worked tirelessly to achieve unprecedented quality and uniqueness at his restaurant.
What is Umbertos famous for?
Umbertos became known for its "tasty dishes of calamari, scungilli, and mussels ", but initially became prominent, weeks after opening, for being the site of "one of the more sensational Mafia murders in New York City in recent history". The restaurant was founded and is owned by members of the Ianniello family.
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Who got whacked at Umberto's Clam House?
gangster Joe GalloTwo months after opening on April 7, 1972, New York gangster Joe Gallo was shot and killed at the restaurant, a killing The New York Times dubbed "one of the more sensational Mafia murders in New York City in recent history".
What restaurant was Joe Gallo killed in?
Umbertos Clam HouseOn April 7, 1972, around 4:30 a.m., Gallo was shot dead at Umbertos Clam House in Manhattan's Little Italy while celebrating his 43rd birthday; several accounts have been given as to who was the killer.
Where was the original Umberto's Clam House?
New York CityHis parents encouraged Umberto to realize his dream, and in 1972, Umberto Ianniello opened his first restaurant, Umberto's Clam House on Mulberry Street in New York City.
What was John Gotti's favorite food?
John Gotti: Rao's Quaresimali Biscotti.
Who owns Umberto's?
Umberto's of Long Island is owned and operated by the Corteo family. Umberto Corteo, the establishment's namesake, was born in the rustic village of Monte Di Procida on the outskirts of Naples, Italy. To help feed their family of thirteen, Umberto and his siblings worked the fields of their father's farm.
What happened on Mulberry Street in NYC?
The corner of Kenmare and Mulberry Street was known as the Curb Exchange during the Prohibition Era. It was well known as the place you can get alcohol illegally.
Where was the Ravenite Social Club?
Little ItalyThe Ravenite Social Club was an Italian American heritage club at 247 Mulberry Street, in Little Italy, New York City. It was used as a mob hangout and the storefront later became a shoe store, and as of 2022 is a men's clothing store.
When did Umbertos Clam House reopen?
Umbertos reopened in May 2000, at 178 Mulberry Street (on the corner of Broome Street ), two blocks north of the original location. In 2010, Umbertos moved to its current location, just a few spots north of the original site. Today, the Ristorante Da Gennaro occupies the original location of Umbertos Clam House.
Who owns Umbertos restaurant?
The restaurant was founded and is owned by members of the Ianniello family.
What season of The Sopranos is Umbertos in?
In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Umbertos is seen during a montage of the Ghostbusters busting ghosts throughout Manhattan. Umbertos is mentioned in season 1 of The Sopranos by Tony's next door neighbor, who is trying to seem authentically Italian.
Who is the founder of the restaurant at Mulberry Street?
History. In 1972, the establishment's founder, Umberto Ianniello, opened the restaurant at 129 Mulberry Street (at the northwest corner of Mulberry and Hester streets ). The restaurant was both the hangout of Umberto's son, reputed Mafia leader Matthew ("Matty the Horse") Ianniello and (according to Judge Edward Weinfeld ...
