Tony Dong and Nicolette Unruh were disappointed by Italian restaurants in their state of Kansas, so they decided to start their own.
Founded in 2001 in Salinas, Kansas, Martinelli’s still maintains the usual red-checked tablecloths, wine selection, and great food that Italian restaurants are known for, without the pretentious prices or names.
The restaurant accepts take-out orders, as well as offers dine-in, catering, delivery, and event space that seats up to 200 guests.
Like most restaurants, Martinelli’s had a difficult time during the pandemic of 2020-2022 but managed to stay open and retain nearly all of its employees.
In January 2023, the Chamber of Commerce in Salinas, Kansas, hosted its first restaurant week, highlighting area eateries. Martinelli’s Little Italy was the first restaurant of note.
In April 2023, Martinelli’s held a “Killer Karaoke Cadaver”, a musical comedy dinner theater show with all benefits going to Salinas High School.
Martinelli’s Little Italy maintains a corporate office in Salinas, Kansas.
Tony Dong and Nicolette Unruh were disappointed by Italian restaurants in their state of Kansas, so they decided to start their own.
Founded in 2001 in Salinas, Kansas, Martinelli’s still maintains the usual red-checked tablecloths, wine selection, and great food that Italian restaurants are known for, without the pretentious prices or names.
The restaurant accepts take-out orders, as well as offers dine-in, catering, delivery, and event space that seats up to 200 guests.
History
Like most restaurants, Martinelli’s had a difficult time during the pandemic of 2020-2022 but managed to stay open and retain nearly all of its employees.
In January 2023, the Chamber of Commerce in Salinas, Kansas, hosted its first restaurant week, highlighting area eateries. Martinelli’s Little Italy was the first restaurant of note.
In April 2023, Martinelli’s held a “Killer Karaoke Cadaver”, a musical comedy dinner theater show with all benefits going to Salinas High School.
Martinelli’s Little Italy maintains a corporate office in Salinas, Kansas.