Phil Barone PROPRIETOR

ROSARIA’S 135 W. Third St. 567-686-7644 rosariason3rd.com

How was this business started? Rosaria’s started with the idea of branching out from our established restaurant, Rosie’s Italian Grille. My partner Chef Eric Kish and I wanted to bring authentic Italian cuisine to another community but with more emphasis on coastal Italian cuisine with fresh fish, mussels, oysters, scallops and our bungalow shrimp. We were blessed to find a home here in downtown Perrysburg where we live, so we get to serve our community.

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? The steepest challenge we face, in regard to opening, would definitely have to be COVID. It was a struggle to find employees, materials and financing. But, thankfully, it all came together.

What does your support system look like? I have a huge support system in my family and the Kish family who have become an integral part of our family business.

How did you determine your business’ big-picture goals? Have you met them? The bigpicture is determined by the success of the business itself and recognition within the community as being one of the best Italian and seafood restaurants in the area. We are working towards these goals every day. We opened quietly right when the pandemic slowed down, so now we are trying to spread the word about the hidden gem of downtown Perrysburg: Rosaria’s on 3rd Street.

What sets you apart from other businesses in your industry? What sets us apart from some other restaurants is we are family owned and operated between the Barone and Kish family and all of our recipes are passed down through generations. We are the community and we are a part of the community.

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