Rizzo's Malabar Inn has been a Crabtree landmark since 1935, when Jerry DeFabo's grandparents opened a bar and company store on the first floor of their house. Originally, the restaurant was known as the Malabar Inn. In 1954, Rezero (Rizzo) DeFabo, changed the name to Rizzo's Malabar Inn. The current owner, Jerry DeFabo was actually born in the upstairs living quarters, which is now a dining room.
In 1969, Jerry married Greensburg resident Mary Frances (Chic) Rocco. Both are only two generations removed from their Italian roots. Jerry's family came from the Provence of Teramo and Mary Frances' family came from Cercemaggiore. In 1974, the two took over sole ownership of the restaurant. Over the 70-plus years, the DeFabos have expanded and remodeled the restaurant several times more than doubling the restaurant's original capacity.
The DeFabos pride themselves on providing authentic Italian food in a warm, family-friendly environment. The 450-seat restaurant is the site of many banquets, special occasions, and celebrations for families who have been coming back for years.
In 1969, Jerry married Greensburg resident Mary Frances (Chic) Rocco. Both are only two generations removed from their Italian roots. Jerry's family came from the Provence of Teramo and Mary Frances' family came from Cercemaggiore. In 1974, the two took over sole ownership of the restaurant. Over the 70-plus years, the DeFabos have expanded and remodeled the restaurant several times more than doubling the restaurant's original capacity.
The DeFabos pride themselves on providing authentic Italian food in a warm, family-friendly environment. The 450-seat restaurant is the site of many banquets, special occasions, and celebrations for families who have been coming back for years.
Services
Rizzo's Malabar Inn's full-service catering is perfect for any special event, small or large.
Let our catering team help create an unforgettable event from start to finish.
Rizzo's Catering is the #1 choice for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties, company picnics, corporate meetings, or any special occasion!
Contact us today for availability and pricing.
As an industry leader for over 80 years, trust Rizzo's Catering to ensure your special event is an unforgettable one!
Rizzo's Catering is perfect at the office for any business luncheon, meeting, or seminar - large or small!
Let our catering team help create an unforgettable event from start to finish.
Rizzo's Catering is the #1 choice for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties, company picnics, corporate meetings, or any special occasion!
Contact us today for availability and pricing.
As an industry leader for over 80 years, trust Rizzo's Catering to ensure your special event is an unforgettable one!
Rizzo's Catering is perfect at the office for any business luncheon, meeting, or seminar - large or small!
Thank you for your interest in our Brand New Reception Hall and Banquet Facility, owned and operated by Rizzo's Malabar Inn.
We are excited to be able to offer a facility which can accommodate events from 50 to 250 guests.
Some of our many features include three professionally designed & decorated ballrooms, a state of the art audio/video system with built-in screens and projectors, a beautifully designed lobby area with brand new restrooms, outdoor patios with scenic landscape, and much more!
Rizzo's Reception Hall & Banquet Facility is the idyllic site for your dream wedding and on-site ceremony, rehearsal dinner, bridal/baby shower, graduation party, corporate meeting/event, holiday gathering, fundraiser benefit, or any other special event.
We are excited to be able to offer a facility which can accommodate events from 50 to 250 guests.
Some of our many features include three professionally designed & decorated ballrooms, a state of the art audio/video system with built-in screens and projectors, a beautifully designed lobby area with brand new restrooms, outdoor patios with scenic landscape, and much more!
Rizzo's Reception Hall & Banquet Facility is the idyllic site for your dream wedding and on-site ceremony, rehearsal dinner, bridal/baby shower, graduation party, corporate meeting/event, holiday gathering, fundraiser benefit, or any other special event.
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