Leo’s Grandevous Italian Restaurant, located on the corner of 2nd and Grand Streets, has been at the heart of Hoboken for 85 years. With a history as rich and enchanting as the Italian food served every day, this mainstay attracts hundreds of people each year and has stood the test of time.

Leo’s is Hoboken’s oldest, family-owned restaurant and has been run by Leo DeTerlizzi and his descendants since 1939. We had a chance to sit down with Grace Sciancalepore, Leo’s granddaughter, who currently operates the business with her brother, Nick, to learn more about her life growing up in Hoboken, her legendary grandparents, and what it’s like to be a part of Hoboken history. Read on to learn more about Grace, her family, and the nearly century-old family business.