It’s been over four years since guests had their last taste of the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant, Giovanni’s. But all of that will change this fall when Safina, a new casual Italian concept comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.

Safina, which could open as soon as mid-October, will be operated by its namesake, the Safina family, which has owned and operated numerous Cream City venues over the past 45 years including Comedy Cafe, Tutto’s, Centanni and (currently) The Sofie at 777 N. Jefferson St.