You wouldn’t expect to find an authentic taste of Italy in a generic mixed-use development in the busy Bridge Road area of North Suffolk. But there’s nothing generic about Amedeo’s Ristorante, which has seen a steady uptick in patrons since it opened in late spring in the Bridgeport development — a mix of businesses and apartments.

Amedeo’s is a tribute to one of the more iconic people to have lived in Suffolk, Amedeo Obici. From the food to the decor and the ambiance, the design is to give people an expanded taste of traditional northern Italian cuisine while learning more about the man who had an indelible impact in Suffolk and inspired Brian and Teresa Mullins to create a fine dining experience in what is becoming a burgeoning restaurant empire.