Business Spotlight: Giusseppi’s Italia Cucina

Tell us about your business:

Giusseppi’s is an Italian fine dining restaurant, owned by Lance and Misite Hester. We are located at 2215 Highway 231 in Wetumpka. Our normal hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 4-8 PM for dinner.

What services/products do you provide?

We provide quality Italian cuisine for dine in and take out.

How long have you been in business?

We have been in business for one year. We opened up right before the pandemic, so it has been a challenging first year.

Describe your business’ primary goals:

Our primary goal is to create a destination and experience for our customers. We not only want to provide some of the best food in the River Region, but we want our customers to feel like they are a part of our family.

Is there something your business is known for?

Our restaurant is known for our marinara, lasagna, and our cozy atmosphere.

Tell us what you like most about being located in Elmore County:

The people in Elmore County have been amazing. Their support during the past year has been overwhelming and we feel blessed to have the opportunity to be here.

Any interesting projects/jobs your business has done or been involved in?

Our biggest weekend of the year is quickly approaching: Valentine’s! We have a great menu for all three days of the weekend and a special lunch and dinner menu for Valentine’s Day. Reservations for Sunday only can be made at (334) 478-3256.