A beloved Laurel, Maryland staple is shutting its doors after nearly 40 years of serving the community.
The owners of Pasta Plus Restaurant & Market on Gorman Ave. announced Wednesday that they have decided to close Pasta Plus.
"No amount of words can truly express our appreciation and thankfulness for our customers and your continued support," owners Max and Sabatino shared on their Facebook page.
They did not say the reason for closing but expressed how thankful they are for the community they served.
A week ago, the restaurant said they were closed because of staffing shortages as some of their employees were awaiting COVID-19 test results.
The Facebook post gained nearly 1,000 comments and shares as people say they are devastated over the closing.
"So sorry to see you closing," one person said.
"Another great restaurant is gone forever. I loved their food," another customer wrote.
Read the owner's full statement below:
Dear Pasta Plus Customers,
For nearly 40 years, we have had the great honor of serving our community and sharing the food that is so close to our hearts. With a happy heart and immense amount of gratitude, we have decided to close Pasta Plus Restaurant & Market.
No amount of words can truly express our appreciation and thankfulness for our customers and your continued support. Whether you've only shared a meal with us once or if you were a regular who attended wine dinners and our trips to Italy - being able to serve you and get to know you has been an opportunity of a lifetime and is something so special to us. The memories you have given us during our decades in Laurel will be cherished forever.
From the bottom of our hearts - thank you to our customers, thank you to the City of Laurel, and thank you to the Pasta Plus team. You all have made our dream possible.
Ciao!
Max & Sabatino