Cullinan Properties announced today that Napoli III, an extension of the original Café Napoli in Clayton, the “see and be seen” upscale spot in town, is coming to Streets of St. Charles, making it the third restaurant in the region for the Pietoso family.
Napoli III will occupy a 4,500 square feet of space, with a private room and outdoor dining, at 1450 Beale Street, the development’s newest building addition at the corner of Lombard and Beale streets. Napoli III’s menu will feature a blend of the other locations’ dishes and serve exquisite food in an upscale, yet fun, atmosphere with a casual flair.
Tony and Kathy Pietoso debuted Café Napoli in 1989 with the Clayton location. Sons Kye and Ande joined the business, enabling the family to open Bar Napoli in 2003 in Clayton and the addition of Napoli 2 in Town & Country in 2008. Today, Kye and Ande Pietoso manage the restaurants while carrying out the tradition started by their parents.
Kye Pietoso, who is leading the expansion to Streets of St. Charles, said he never imagined as a child he’d one day open Napoli III on the land once occupied by Noah’s Ark. “Twenty-four years ago, my parents moved my family from St. Charles closer to Clayton to pursue their dreams of opening a restaurant with authentic Italian influence,” he said. “Today I am returning our family legacy to the St. Charles community. The Napoli restaurants have been a lifelong labor of love for our family and we believe great food brings people together. We are excited to make our own contribution to an already flourishing and diverse culinary scene at Streets of St. Charles and we can’t wait to share the new restaurant with everyone. I am so excited and looking forward to seeing our friends in St. Charles weekly!”
“We are so proud to bring the renowned Café Napoli quality, tradition and outstanding Italian cuisine to Streets of St. Charles,” said Patricia Kueneke, senior leasing representative for Cullinan Properties. “Streets is already known for its amazing choices for dining and as ‘the place to dine’. Napoli III will enhance that experience for the community.”
Construction on Napoli III will begin in August, with the opening date to be announced.
