Our Journey to the Table
From the 1870s through the late 1890s, many Italians emigrated to America in search of opportunity and economic stability. Most were part of the popolino—the common people—working as peasants, farmers, and fishermen in Italy. Drawn by the promise of work, they arrived in the United States and took on labor-intensive jobs to build better lives for their families.
Among them were the Falcones. Descendants of Arcangelo and Giovannina Falcone journeyed from the city of Troia in Puglia, Italy, eventually settling in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Fast forward ten generations, and Falcone’s Kitchen was born.
Managing Partner Michael Keller, a descendant of the Falcone family, carries forward this rich heritage. The inspiration for the restaurant is deeply rooted in Italian American culture—especially the tradition of large, family-style meals. In Carol “Falcone” Brown’s kitchen, Sunday dinners were more than just meals; they were gatherings around a table that welcomed family, friends, and community.
That spirit of warmth, connection, and hospitality is the heart of Falcone’s Kitchen. We are proud to serve Erie and the surrounding areas, keeping the legacy—and the welcoming table—of the Falcone family alive.
