Prezza Shutters Due to One-Alarm Fire

Prezza in the North End is shuttered due to a fire; it may not open until Labor Day 2012.

By Naomi Kooker

Prezza, an upscale Italian restaurant in Boston’s North End, suffered a fire early Sunday morning, according to local news reports.

Chef-owner Anthony Caturano said in a statement the restaurant is closed and will aim to reopen by Labor Day 2012. “Seven residents were displaced in the 1 alarm fire that caused an estimated $350,000 in damages,” according to NorthEndWaterfront.com.