Ceritano's plans to add a new item to its menu - nightlife.
Nino Ceritano said the restaurant filed an application with the Town of Blacksburg Wednesday to open a nightclub.
"We need the permits from the town," Ceritano said. "We got the required architectural drawings."
The building that currently houses Ceritano's is not completely occupied.
The section of 428 N. Main St. not seen from the road is not in use at this time.
Formerly the Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History, the building has a large open space and upstairs area.
Ceritano said the club would play host to numerous events catered to the college population in the Blacksburg area.
"There will be a lot of live music," Ceritano said. "It will probably be the biggest location in town."
He said the area of the building designated to be the nightclub is approximately 5,000 sq. feet.
The restaurant opened in late 2004.
Ceritano said the construction required would be minimal.
He hopes to put in a stage for live music.
He also said the club would have different age limits for different events.
Two Blacksburg nightlife establishments, the Lantern and Oge-Chi's, have altered or ceased operations in recent months.
There is no timetable for the opening of the club.
Town building officials must approve the plans for the venue to begin operations.