Chef's Restaurant

About the Business

Specialties

We specialize in the best, home-style, Italian food! Menu favorites include soups, salads, entrees and Italian desserts. Many enjoy the convenience of our take-out service and our catering setup. Check out our Food Truck schedule to find out where will be next!

History

Established in 1923.

Chef's opened at its current site on the corner of Seneca and Chicago Streets back in 1923. This was Lou Billittier's childhood neighborhood. In 1941 Lou was hired to wash dishes by then owners Gino Silverstrini and Lee Federconi. Lou worked his way up to busboy, then waiter, eventually earning the title of restaurant manager. By 1950, Lou was half-owner of Chef's, and in 1954 he became sole owner, with financial assistance from his dad, Anthony Billittier. In the early days Chef's had a limited menu of Spaghetti, Ravioli, Chicken and Veal Cacciatora. Lou has since expanded his menu to feature items ranging from Chef's famous Spaghetti Parmesan to lighter items such as Pasta Broccoli. A second dining room was added in 1966, followed by another addition three years later. Today Chef's Restaurant dining capacity is 325, while the beautiful Lou Ann Banquet Room accommodates groups of up to 125 people. For more than 50 years Chef's has been satisfying the appetites of many patrons!