Our Team

Owner Gabrielle Mattina grew up on the West Side of Buffalo just a few blocks away from the Gypsy Parlor. After running restaurants and bars for other people it was time to open her own place. Gabrielle has always been in love with the old immigrant neighborhood. She combined this love for the neighborhood with her passion for mixing drinks and throwing parties. There hasn't been a bar like this on Grant street in a long time, Gabrielle has fulfilled her dreams and has made her contribution to the resurgence of the West Side by opening Gypsy Parlor- an ecletic, eccentric neighborhood bar where everyone and anyone is welcome! 

Behind the bar daily or in the kitchen, stop in today and get to know her personally.

Todd Mattina is the Co-owner of the Gypsy Parlor. Every gaudy inch of the bar/restaurant was restored or built by him. Todd is not only is a bad ass carpenter, he is also an amazing cook. He actually is the inventor of "The Stuffed Bread," a culinary masterpiece. Todd is all around brilliant. Come in and have a drink with the guy, or break something and watch how he magically fixes it.

Felicia Volkmar is the boss babe  at the Gypsy Parlor. A true gypsy soul, its her goal to make sure everyone has a good time. Her passions include talking hockey, travelling, whiskey and Pop Punk. She is a great singer as well.  Catch her here pretty much every day and night!

Mitch has been with us for quite some time. He's been killing it in the kitchen! Mitch has an impeccable palette. Stop in and try some of his weekly culinary creations from the features menu!

Our Ricky was meant to live during the classic rock era, instead he rocks it in our kitchen. If you're not enjoying his Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, enjoy his easy going personality on Thursday nights when he hosts our weekly karaoke.

Andrew Deletto all the way from NYC! He studied jewelry making at Buff State. His attention to detail and creativity shows in the food he serves. 

Tre Marsh is everyone's favorite co-worker and bartender. He is as cool as a cucumber. Catch Tre not only at Gypsy, but he also performs hip hop and reggae as Tr38cho.

Jon is not one to be messed with, fresh out of the Airforce. He's fast and ferious, I mean friendly! Join jon for late nights Thursday through Saturday and a couple other shifts during the week. He works all the time because in a couple years he'll own his own joint so tip him extra as an investor!

Don't let this handsome face fool you. Shane is also an a Phylosophy PHD. He's smart and fun. He also makes great cocktails. Catch him behind the bar very often.

Justin is a jack of all trades. He bartends and cooks. It's nice having a guy that can fill in where needed. Justin is the kind of guy you need on your team, but too bad for you he's on our team.

Olivia is the baby of the crew. She also is a show promoter. Catch this little wild child behind the pine and also floating about and bossing people around at music festivals.

This little cutie with the knife is Bri. She just graduated highschool while working the late night line. You're amazing kid! Keep up the good work.

This is Will. He was in the top five contenders for best flair bartender in the country. He is so cool to chill with and so fancy with the bottles. Come let him wow you with his talent!

HInan comes all the way from Syria. He works hard for his whole family. He is just the most amzing human being and we love working with him.

This is Benny Blanco from Buffalo. He's the booze keeper., the house keeper and he's always around. Benny takes care of the building. It's so great to have a go to guy!

Here goes Bobby. He is a computer programer but also one of our go to guys. When stuff breaks in the middle of the shift, go get Bobby. We appreciate you and like having you around.

Meet The Door Keeper. He keeps the place safe. He has traveled the world and has left us for a year but we begged him to come back. He has such a fine pallet he also works in the kitchen. 

Hey there Al! She's the best. We recruited her one late night after she cleaned up the shots she got for her friends. It was love at first site. Glad you're one of us.