After more than six months of renovations and hard work, Fazzini’s, a new Italian restaurant in the former Brick House space on Diamond Hill Road, is now officially open to customers. Owners Bethany and Eric Marsland, who also own Champ’s Diner on Front Street, welcomed friends and family during a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday night that also included a preview of the restaurant’s Italian menu.

Waiters passed garlic shrimp skewers and salmon bruschetta through the dining room as the Marslands thanked their supporters, which included many regular patrons of Champ’s. “I’m in awe,” said Bethany. “I don’t know what to say. Thank you very much for having faith in us to be here today.”