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Step back in time at
The Green

Arch

From decades-old eateries to trendy new spots,
Cortland County is home to countless incredible

restaurants. While there are many restaurants
you should have on your Cortland County dining

bucket list, none will take you on a journey
back in time quite like Green Arch. Tucked

away on Elm Street in an unassuming white
house, this Italian restaurant has been a Cortland

favorite since it started serving patrons more
than 80 years ago.

O pened in 1933 by Francesca Discenza, visiting the Green

Arch is like taking a step back into a previous era. You’ll
find the eatery’s history displayed on the walls, Old
Fashioneds line the original formidable bar, and bowls
overflowing with pasta, just like Nana used to make, being
bustled out of the kitchen.
Up until 2016, it was owned by the Discenza family, passed down
to Francesca’s grandson, John Michael Discenza from his father.
With retirement in sight, he decided it was time to find a suitable
replacement, and the only person he had in mind was family-
friend and Cortland native, Matthew Petrella.

Petrella, who owns Petrella Bros. Auto along with various other
properties, was no stranger to the restaurant world. He had once
owned a bar on Main Street called The Colosseum, and helped
his brother, Robby, when he opened Cortland staple
BRIX Pubaria.

THE GREEN ARCH
107 Elm Street, Cortland
(607) 753-1481
www.greenarchcortland.com
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