Charlie Vullo founded Vullo’s restaurant in Ellery that was open for nearly 20 years.

Vullo’s restaurant opened in 1988, along Route 430 in Ellery near Bemus Point. It was a popular Italian restaurant that closed after nearly 20 years in business.

Vullo’s may not be coming back, but its founder, Charlie Vullo, is bringing a taste of it to Pellegrino’s in Warren.

They are kicking things off on Sunday with a buffet full of classic Vullo’s recipes, including eggplant parmesan, rosemary chicken, baked ziti, antipasta, top round steak, and more.

The dinner will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and happen on Sundays throughout the summer.

Pellegrino’s, located at 449 Conewango Ave. in Warren, is a 10-acre event venue, with picnic pavilions, a bandshell, porch swings along the Conewango Creek and lawn games set up for diners.

“I am really excited to bring in Charlie Vullo to cook at Pellegrinos”, said owner Tom Pellegrino. “I wanted to bring in a great cook to get people down here to enjoy the property, and I got one of the best.”

Pellegrino is excited to be able to do more than serve food. He wants to see people stay and enjoy playing corn hole and other games, go for a walk along the creek, and relax on the property.

A full bar will be available, with wine, beer and other drinks, as well as other beverages.

Vullo isn’t ready to go back to the full time job of running a restaurant, but he is excited to keep cooking.

He cooks part time at Conti’s Overtime in Kennedy, as well as at other caterers.