Nevada has lost three locally rooted restaurants in recent weeks, including a Carson City institution that served Italian food for more than three decades. The closings continue a wave of restaurant shutdowns affecting communities across the country.
The latest losses stretch from longstanding sit-down restaurants to a handmade ice cream shop that built a loyal following in just six years.
Garibaldi’s Italian Kitchen in Carson City
Garibaldi’s Italian Kitchen closed on June 27, 2026, after serving Carson City since 1993.
Owner Mark Claypool, 65, decided to retire after more than three decades in the restaurant business. Claypool, a San Diego native who got his start at Cafe Fiore in South Lake Tahoe, purchased Garibaldi’s from Ed and Connie Easley in the mid-1990s, about a year after they had opened it. During his time with the restaurant, Garibaldi’s changed locations — eventually settling at 307 N. Carson Street, just north of the Capitol — expanded from seating 25 to 40, and became a familiar destination for Italian dinners and family celebrations. When the Legislature was in session, diners might even spot state lawmakers enjoying the restaurant’s well-known garlic bread…