"Frank Sinatra, an actor and singer, was one of the biggest celebrities of the 20th century. But a little known fact about the crooner is that he also loved a good meal. A New Jersey guy through and through, Sinatra grew up in Hoboken, just across the river from Manhattan. And if you're ever in the area, you can even still visit Leo's Grandevous, once owned by Sinatra's close childhood friend (and it's still in the family today)."
"The restaurant was opened back in 1939 by a man named Leo DiTerlizzi, alongside his wife, Tessie. DiTerlizzi was a close friend of Sinatra when his career was just starting out. The restaurant was eventually taken over by the couple's daughter, Martha DePalma, who passed away in 2023. But Leo's is still open for business, owned today by DiTerlizzi's granddaughter, Grace Sciancalepore."
"The restaurant was one of the first of its kind with a television for people to gather, and it was originally only for men (thankfully, times have changed). But today, people aren't there to watch TV - they go for the food. Though you can't go wrong ordering just about anything at this old school spot, a few things have emerged as fan favorite dishes through the years."
Frank Sinatra grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey, and frequently visited Leo's Grandevous, a restaurant opened in 1939 by Leo DiTerlizzi and his wife Tessie. DiTerlizzi was a close childhood friend of Sinatra, and the restaurant later passed to their daughter Martha DePalma and is now owned by granddaughter Grace Sciancalepore. The dining room features exposed brick, a tin ceiling, and Sinatra's 1938 mugshot, and the venue remains a prime place to hear his music. Leo's pioneered having a television gathering spot and transitioned from a male-only establishment to a family-friendly Italian restaurant. Signature dishes include chicken Milanese and Prince Edward Island mussels with multiple sauce options.
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