The Best of Time Honored Italian Food
This year marks the 50th anniversary since Maria and Raffaele Abbenante opened Lynora’s in a small Lake Worth pizza shop. Since childhood, their son Angelo has been by their side, absorbing every detail about their homemade Italian food and studying what it takes to run the family business to the high standards his parents instilled. As a fourth-generation restaurateur and President of Lynora’s, Abbenante touches every part of the business—from what’s happening in the kitchen to how the brand continues to grow.
“I oversee everything, along with an incredible team who bring my visions to life every day. I work closely with our chefs and managers to make sure the food, service and atmosphere all reflect the integrity of our family tradition. Staying true to our roots, everything is still made from scratch using my mom’s and grandma’s original recipes from Italy,” he boasts.
Adding to the six Lynora’s destinations patrons frequent for their favorite Italian fare fix, locations in Delray and Melbourne are in the works along with their speakeasy concept, Stanza, coming soon next to the Alton Road location. Above the Clematis Street restaurant, Spazio has already become a nightlife favorite.
“For me, it’s about keeping the balance between honoring our legacy and continuing to grow,” he explains. “Over the years we’ve expanded and evolved, but the heart of Lynora’s hasn’t changed. It’s still about family, hospitality, and creating a place where people want to feel at home. Our guests love that Lynora’s always feels real.”
9560 Glades Road, Suite 190, Boca Raton | 561-235-5096 | Lynoras.com
This post is part of the Best of Dining Destinations section from the January 2026 issue of Boca magazine. For more like this, click here to subscribe.
