From building a new menu to preserving an iconic fixture, Marcolino's Italia's new location has much to offer.

The Italian restaurant moved into the old Rapscallion building at the corner of Wells Avenue and Vesta Street. The grand opening is set for Saturday, January 10th at 11 a.m.

The owner says the former Rapscallion building has a classic vibe and enough seating for over 200 people. It's a big step up from Marcolino's humble beginning as a food trailer.

"My wife decided we were going to go ahead and start our own business with the trailer," said Marco, the owner. "The trailer did really well, and we ended up going downtown for three years. And after that three-year point, we ended up moving over here to this iconic Rapscallion location."

Once inside, if you look to your left, you'll find a small taste of Reno history. From the barstools to the stained glass in the back, the bar is left untouched from its Rapscallion days.

"Yeah. it's iconic," Marco said. "Everyone that's been in this city long enough knows about this bar."

Marco said the decision to preserve it was a no-brainer. Behind the bar is a small speakeasy lounge, which makes for a great place for you to enjoy their extended happy hour.

"The happy hour, of course, running 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., that's not common. We don't want people to have to rush out of work," he said.

Since they started taking reservations on January 3, Marco said they've received 137 bookings ahead of the opening.

For the first time ever, Marcolino's will be open for lunch. The chef said the menu will be filled with flatbreads, salads, and more.

"We have a bunch of sandwiches on there," said Brandon Brown. "We will bring back the Italian Beef, you know, it's iconic. Everybody appreciates an Italian Beef."

Brown said they'll be adding new dishes to the menu based on the success of one of their classics.

"We are adding more steaks to the menu. And we do already have a rib eye that everybody enjoys as well, with the wine reduction sauce," he said.

With anticipation building up, Marco said Saturday can't come soon enough for the community.

"It's iconic. You know everybody in the city can't wait for us to open," he said.