If the name Romeo DiBona sounds familiar, it should. The talented chef helmed Old Homestead Steak House at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa since Day 1 in 2013, helping it become THE most successful fine dining restaurant in Atlantic City. That gig came after years of him showing off his talents for Caesars Atlantic City, particularly at Nero’s Italian Steakhouse — Nero’s Grille when he worked there.

But as much as DiBona enjoyed the casino restaurant world, he was itching to not only have his own joint, but to show off his Italian-American roots. That happened last month when Romeo DiBona’s Italian American opened in Somers Point — right across the street from the ShopRite plaza — fulfilling a longtime dream that has him flashing that big smile more than ever.