Giancarlo "John" Tambellini

Simply the BEST!
No one was better in the restaurant industry than John!
My blessing was having met him and to call him my friend.
My wife and I loved him and the many many, celebrations at his establishment.

Dear Tambellini Family,
I cannot express how much respect I have for John. He inspired me everyday when I worked at Tambellini's (51). I was fortunate to see John in the Strip District a few years back and gave him a hug & kiss. I'm very sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten! May he R.I.P. ❤

I regret that we were unable to make it back to Pittsburgh for John's services. On our first trip to Lucca 2018 my mother was a Tambellini, whose entire family was from Lucca. John introduced us to his niece, Franchesca. We stayed at her B&B on both of our visits. She took us to Sante Alessio church were both of my greatgrand parents were married and introduced us to her mother Tamara, John's sister. We also meet Maria Carlo Bianchi another of John's nieces. We brought back family photos...

From the time I was 3, every Friday night our parents took us on the hill. Was there the final night and opened the restaurant on 51. Sitting at the bar was a ritual. John would look at me, I would nod my head yes or no, he would laugh. Our wedding rehearsal, every New Years Eve and in labor I was eating escargot! What a fine man bringing back beautiful memories. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. My God Bless

I am so sorry for your loss. I am blessed that I was able to meet your dad and enjoy the company of such a wonderful man. May you all find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories he left you all with. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.