TASTE OF THE TREASURE COAST
to do something closer to his maternal home.
“My mother’s family was Genoese,” he said.
He moved to Vero from Connecticut because
his son, 19-year-old Ryan, who works part time
in the restaurant while attending Indian River
State College, had asthma, and needed humid
air. In addition, his cousin, Dr. Ralph Rosato, a
plastic surgeon, lives in Vero and was familiar
with the city. So far, so good. “I love Vero and
love Amalfi. My whole family does.”
Amalfi is truly a family affair. Not only
does Ryan work there, but his older brother,
21-year-old Christian, helps out as well.
In addition, Rose’s wife, Pilar, handles the
bookkeeping. Perrotti is a childhood friend,
just like fathers and grandfathers were before
them. As Rose walks around the restaurant
talking with customers and his chef, it is clear
that he loves what he does. “Boss is the most
passionate person I’ve ever worked for,” said
John Zimmerman, who runs the two bars at
Amalfi and has been in the restaurant business
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for more than 20 years. “You’re always
proud of working here.”
Although the restaurant has been successful,
Rose is taking nothing for granted.
“We’ve been very fortunate from the moment
we opened,” he said. “And I’m constantly
trying to get more efficient and make positive
changes. We’re never satisfied. I never say
‘This is good enough. Now we can relax.’ ”
Remarkable!
Serving Northern & Southern Italian Cuisine
in a quaint and casual atmosphere
Private Party Room
Reservations for parties
of 6 or more
Open Tues. - Sunday 5pm-10pm
772.223.0077
512 West 3rd Street, Stuart
www.casabellastuart.com
One of of Amalfi’s
most popular dishes,
above, is Arogosta
Fra Diavlo, Maine
lobster tail with
mussels and clams
over linguini
with a spicy
marinara sauce.
Warm colors and
banquette seating,
left, welcome
customers along
with the Italian
words for food,
wine, family
and friendship.
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