For 35 years, La Torretta has been a cornerstone of Weston life, a cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant where neighbors gathered after Little League games, families marked milestones, and regulars ordered their favorite dishes so often the staff knew them by heart.
Now, the beloved staple at 308 Indian Tr. is preparing to close in January. New Times has confirmed the restaurant will close on January 11. The news has left longtime patrons heartbroken, nostalgic, and they are making plans to visit as many times as possible before the final day of service. This is because the news comes just months after another Weston staple, Lucille’s American Cafe, closed its doors. Therefore, this is the second major closing the community must face this year.
A Neighborhood Staple That Spanned Generations
La Torretta has always described itself simply and proudly as a casual, family-run Italian restaurant built on long-standing family recipes. From its gourmet pizzas to its authentic pasta dishes and house-made pastries, the restaurant has long felt like a passport to Old World comfort. As many locals put it, if you could not make it to Italy, the next best thing in Broward was to head to Weston.
The dining experience at La Torretta was just as much about the atmosphere as it was about the food. Inside, guests were welcomed into a cheerful dining room framed by warm red brick walls, lively conversation, and the familiar hum of a place that watched generations of Weston families grow up around its tables. Outside, the patio ringed with pink columns and lined with ficus trees offered an inviting outdoor space that felt tucked away from the bustle of the plaza…