La Bocca Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

This new restaurant is owned by Rinor Neziri of Jonesboro and his cousin Tony Avanzare of Paragould, who also owns the Avanzare Italian Dining in Paragould. Both are natives of Sicily, where Neziri grew up with a passion for cooking while helping his mother and grandmother in the kitchen.

La Bocca, which means delicious, will carry a full menu with select beer and wine, authentic homemade Italian cuisine and desserts. Everything is made in-house.  The restaurant offers fine dining in a romantic atmosphere with adjustable ambient lighting for each table, paintings and Italian-themed décor, and a baby grand piano for periodic special evenings.