Premier Italian Restaurant Near University of Florida | Turnkey
Business Description
For sale is a well-established Italian restaurant located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida, just minutes from the University of Florida and with immediate access to I-75.
This turnkey operation has built a loyal customer base by serving authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, fresh seafood dishes, and wood-fired pizza in a welcoming dining environment. The restaurant offers approximately 3,800 square feet and accommodates up to 118 guests, making it ideal for both everyday dining and private events.
The business is fully operational with an experienced team already in place, allowing a new owner to step into an established operation without the challenges of building a staff from scratch. To ensure a smooth transition, the seller is offering up to one month of training and support.
Highlights Include:
• Prime Gainesville location near University of Florida and I-75
• Approximately 3,800 SF
• Seating for 118 guests
• Authentic Italian menu featuring homemade recipes
• Wood-fired pizza oven
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen
• All furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory included
• Experienced employees staying with the business
• Seller training included
• Approximately 18 years remaining on lease
• Strong local reputation and repeat customer base
• Significant opportunity for continued growth
The current owner also operates another highly successful restaurant utilizing a similar concept, demonstrating the strength and scalability of the brand and menu offerings.
This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator, restaurant group, investor, or E-2 visa buyer seeking an established restaurant with infrastructure already in place.
Asking Price: $665,000
Additional information available upon request. Confidential inquiries only.
This turnkey operation has built a loyal customer base by serving authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, fresh seafood dishes, and wood-fired pizza in a welcoming dining environment. The restaurant offers approximately 3,800 square feet and accommodates up to 118 guests, making it ideal for both everyday dining and private events.
The business is fully operational with an experienced team already in place, allowing a new owner to step into an established operation without the challenges of building a staff from scratch. To ensure a smooth transition, the seller is offering up to one month of training and support.
Highlights Include:
• Prime Gainesville location near University of Florida and I-75
• Approximately 3,800 SF
• Seating for 118 guests
• Authentic Italian menu featuring homemade recipes
• Wood-fired pizza oven
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen
• All furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory included
• Experienced employees staying with the business
• Seller training included
• Approximately 18 years remaining on lease
• Strong local reputation and repeat customer base
• Significant opportunity for continued growth
The current owner also operates another highly successful restaurant utilizing a similar concept, demonstrating the strength and scalability of the brand and menu offerings.
This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator, restaurant group, investor, or E-2 visa buyer seeking an established restaurant with infrastructure already in place.
Asking Price: $665,000
Additional information available upon request. Confidential inquiries only.
About the Business
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
Listing Info
- ID
- 2519625
- Listing Views
- 11
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