Popular Tampa restaurant Luv Child permanently closing down

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — One of Tampa’s popular restaurant will be shutting its doors by the end of the month.

Luv Child, a modern Cuban restaurant known for its plant-based cuisine and brunches, announced that it will be permanently closing down, with its last day of service being on July 28.

“We have cherished every moment spent serving you and are incredibly grateful for your unwavering LUV and support,” the restaurant posted on Instagram “Thank you so much for being a part of our journey!”

News of the restaurant’s impending closure left diners dismayed.

“This is criminal behavior,” commenter Madison Harrigann wrote. “We need those plant based nachos.”

“How did a Cuban themed restaurant not survive there!” Iliana Barrientos said. “Such a d— good menu, my Lord and the entertainment?! What a loss for the area.”

Fortunately, the building will not remain empty for long as the Ciccio Restaurant Group announced that it would be opening its second Jay Luigi restaurant in the same location.

“Get ready to come together and share your favorite Italian dishes on this side of the bridge,” the restaurant said. “We can’t wait to join the South Tampa community.”

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