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 manager 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, and whiskey.

Brendon Young-Welch is our resident stud! He's always hard at work, and if he's not you can find him on the other side of the bar entertaining you with wild stories and rounds of shots.

Ryan is our lead guy when it comes to dressing for the occassion. He's always got the perfect outfit for our adult disco and he has the drink skills to match. Stop in to see him happy hour or late night, he's always ready to get the party started.

They don't call him Dynamite for no reason! Joey Dynamite is a fantastic musician, cocktail artist, and all around good time. Stop in on a Thursday and watch him tear up the stage for karaoke and show off his rock n' roll skills.

Skylar is a multitalented gypsy. She kills it in the kitchen most days but makes a special appearance on tuesday nights behind the bar. Try one of her delicious homemade cupcakes of the menu, or visit her on tuesday and get a $2 drink!

Mitch has been with us for quite some time. He's been killing it in the kitchen for so long we moved him up to head chef. 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 galbi gui or moroccan stew, enjoy his easy going personality on Thursday nights when he hosts our weekly karaoke.