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Mondo's to be reborn in Brookside this spring
Published: 1/31/2012 11:53 AM
Last Modified: 1/31/2012 4:37 PM

Diners formerly addicted to the jumbo raviolis, linguine with clams and clam sauce, lasagna and pizzas from Mondo's Italian Restaurant can take heart.

Rob Aloisio confirmed Tuesday that he and his father, Louis, who founded Mondo's in 1969, are closing on a deal to purchase Gemma's Woodfire Kitchen, 3410 S. Peoria Ave., in Brookside.

"My dad is 78, but he's in better shape than all three of his kids," Rob Aloisio said. "He's excited about bringing Mondo's back, and so am I.

"The building is pretty much brand new, but we will make some minor adjustments to make it look more like the old Mondo's. We probably will have it shut down 30 to 45 days and hope to get open in early spring."

Mondo's, known for its family friendly and festive atmosphere, started at 1114 E. 61st St. and moved to 5960 S. Lewis Ave. in 1990. It was sold in 1997 and closed about a year later.

Mondo’s represents the third longtime Tulsa eatery to return this year after being closed for some years. Nelson’s Buffeteria opened last week at 4401 S. Memorial Drive, and S&J Oyster Co. is scheduled for a spring opening at 320 E. First St.


Reader Comments 8 Total
senor notas (last year)
That is good news. From hardly any Italian restaurants 20-30 years ago, Tulsa has some really fine Italian restaurants now.
Mickey Mantle 7 (last year)
A great family tradition returns to Tulsa! Everyone make sure to get out and support them!
Elusive (last year)
I don't remember Mondo's, guess I'll have to try it.
RocketKat (last year)
Good news!
foody (last year)
Mondo's was a typically mediocre stuff & grunt Italian-American restaurant along the lines of Ti Amos and closed for a good reason. Why anyone with cheer it's return surprises me even in the fast food franchise capital that's Tulsa unless they have an addiction to eating everything drowning in spaghetti sauce and cheese.
Yoder (last year)
So, I guess that means Gemma's is closing. I thought Gemma's was very good. The couple of times I ate at Mondo's I was not that impressed.
Mr.BadExample (last year)
A couple of comments from the peanut gallery.
Lexicon_20 (last year)
Steer clear of Mondo's - there's a reason it's already been closed once!! Why can't someone bring back My Pie Pizza - now that place was wonderful!
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