Beloved Coral Springs restaurant La Fontana Pizzeria Restaurant announces permanent closure after 18 years of serving families and building strong community ties
Coral Springs, Florida – After nearly two decades of serving meals, memories, and regular faces, a well-known neighborhood restaurant in Coral Springs is preparing to shut its doors for good this summer.
La Fontana Pizzeria Restaurant has announced that it will permanently close on June 21, marking the end of an 18-year run that became a steady part of daily life for many families in the area. The final day of service will fall on Father’s Day, adding a quiet emotional weight to an already significant farewell for longtime customers.
The announcement came directly from owners Spartaco and Antonio, who expressed deep gratitude to the community that supported their family-run business since its early days. For them, the restaurant was never just a place to serve food, but something far more personal.
“La Fontana has been more than a restaurant — it has been our home, our passion, and a place where friendships were created, memories were shared, and families gathered around our tables year after year,” the statement read.
That sense of connection appears to be at the heart of what La Fontana represented in Coral Springs. Over the years, it became a familiar spot for casual dinners, family gatherings, and long-standing traditions. Some employees, according to the owners, stayed with the restaurant for nearly its entire 18-year history, building their own routines and relationships alongside regular customers.
The decision to close was described as difficult, and the owners did not present it as a sudden move but rather as a natural turning point after many years of continuous service. They also extended thanks not only to customers and staff but to their landlord and extended support network, acknowledging the role these relationships played in keeping the business running for so long.
Behind the announcement is also a major life change. The owners revealed plans to return to Europe after the restaurant closes, marking a personal transition that goes beyond business operations.
“Although saying goodbye is difficult, life brings new chapters,” the statement said. “As we prepare for our return to Europe, we carry with us beautiful memories, gratitude, and appreciation for this community that welcomed and supported us for nearly two decades.”
For many regulars, the closure represents more than the loss of a dining spot. It is the end of a familiar rhythm, the kind of place where staff often recognized names, remembered orders, and watched families grow up over the years. That kind of continuity is rare in a constantly changing restaurant landscape, and it is part of why the announcement has resonated locally.
As the final weeks approach, the restaurant is expected to see steady traffic from customers hoping to enjoy one last meal before the doors close. The timing of the shutdown, aligned with Father’s Day, is likely to make that final weekend especially busy and emotional for both staff and patrons.
While La Fontana prepares to close its chapter in Coral Springs, its owners say they leave with gratitude rather than regret. For them, the restaurant’s legacy is not only in the food served, but in the relationships built across 18 years of shared tables, celebrations, and everyday moments.
