Casa Barilla, the fast-casual pasta concept from lauded Barilla brand, is reopening its Midtown location on Thursday, July 16 for outdoor dining, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery from 11am-10pm. There will be 14 tables outside, and all takeout and delivery orders can be made through UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

In preparation for opening, Casa Barilla worked with Barilla’s Food Safety Experts and NSF international (an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food safety) to craft strict safety guidelines to protect the health of both employees and guests. Some new precautions include increased professional sanitation procedures, employee health screenings, and cashless payment methods.

Aligned with the restaurant’s people-first ideology, Casa Barilla is offering a 25% off discount to all emergency responders as well.

During the early stages of the pandemic, the Casa Barilla team made the difficult decision to close their restaurant to ensure the health and safety of their employees. During the closure, while the restaurant industry was swept with unemployment and uncertainty, Casa Barilla was able to retain 100% of their staff. During that time, the staff was offered optional learning and educational resources, which provided insight about the restaurant industry, restaurant operations, and opportunities to volunteer to support the community.