Restaurants, catering halls, bars, nightclubs, lounges, food joints, food trucks, and more — Wiseguys had them all!
In 2017, a study revealed strong evidence that at least 5,000 restaurants and cafes in Italy were owned or invested in by the Mafia. And Italian law enforcement feels that the true number is upwards of 15,000. So it seems that regardless of what side of the ocean you’re on, mafiosi are simpatico in their love of cuisine!
Here is a breakdown of who was involved with what:
