By Julia Train
Marsini’s Kitchen, a popular restaurant and catering service in Somers Point, has announced its unexpected departure from its current location at 12 E. Maryland Ave. The announcement came through an Instagram post by owner Carlo Marsini on Saturday, revealing the need for a new venue due to space constraints and a misunderstanding with the landlord.
Despite the abrupt closure, Marsini expressed no hard feelings toward the situation, emphasizing gratitude for the past six years and the experiences gained. The decision to move comes after a previous announcement on Jan. 13 about a three-month closure for renovations, which has now taken a different turn.
The restaurant is actively seeking suggestions for a new location from its community of followers, who have already shown overwhelming support and loyalty with over 900 comments on the post. Popular suggestions for potential new sites include the former locations of Drip N’ Scoop in Somers Point, Bay Ave. Sushi, Angelo’s Pizza in Sea Isle, and the old Billy Ho’s in Margate.
Marsini reassured customers that the restaurant would continue catering operations on a limited basis and honor all existing commitments and gift cards. The process for redeeming gift cards during this transition period will be detailed in the coming days.
The community’s response to Marsini’s announcement has been one of solidarity and support, with many offering to assist in the search for a new location. Among the supporters, a local realtor offered to help Marsini find a suitable new spot, highlighting the strong community ties the restaurant has built over the years.
In his message to patrons, Marsini reflected on the journey at 12 E. Maryland Ave, describing it as a mix of highs, lows, and memorable moments. He extended heartfelt thanks to the restaurant’s loyal customers and friends, crediting them for their part in the establishment’s success and the joy it brought to many.
As Marsini’s Kitchen navigates this period of change, the focus remains on finding a new home where it can continue to serve its cherished recipes and create more memories with its dedicated community.
Julia is a student at Rider University, majoring in multiplatform journalism with a minor in social media strategies. At school, she writes and is news editor for The Rider News and is the News Director for the radio station, producing news updates. She’ll be graduating in the spring. Connect with her on Instagram @juliatrain
