– Raphael Vaccaro –
Located in Bath, Ohio the business stayed in the family and the reins were handed over to Frank and Linda's son Raphael. He took the traditional Italian fare to a new level, while still embracing the history, flavors, recipes, and traditions that his mother had brought from Italy.
Raphael also had a passion for wine and placed an emphasis on building an outstanding wine list for The Trattoria. He regularly hosts wine tasting dinners with renowned winemakers from around the world. These nuances earned the praises of Gourmet and Bon Appetit magazines (voted a Top 10 Restaurant in Ohio, December 2007); Restaurant Hospitality magazine (third place, International Wine List category, 2007); and Wine Spectator magazine (Award of Excellence).