An iconic, landmark Doncaster restaurant is set to re-open – four decades on from its closure.

Dario’s was a much-loved and popular Italian restaurant in Doncaster in the 1970s and 1980s, standing alongside the A19 between Bentley and Askern and a familiar landmark at the junction with Sutton Road. Now the name is set to bounce back with the opening of a new restaurant with the same name in the same location.

The restaurant will open in the pub, which in recent years has been known as The Owston, later this year, although many still refer to the building as Dario’s, years after its closure.

Announcing the new venture in a social media post, a spokesman said: “We are sorry to announce that from today (Sunday) the Owston will be closed permanently. “We’re thrilled to announce we will reopen soon as something new/old

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