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In Piazza dell’Emporio, nestled in the heart of Testaccio, we find the Rec23 Emporio Club, a restaurant with a New York soul that blends the tradition of American food with typical Italian cuisine . This establishment, in the center of the Roman nightlife, is a true corner of New York in Rome and delights the palates of its customers with burgers, savory treats and delicious homemade desserts. An ideal destination for anyone who wants a taste of the Big Apple in the Eternal City.
The venue arose from the ashes of the famous Caffè dell’Emporio, one of the historic cafés of Testaccio, and has been renovated in the style of a classic New York loft . Once you enter, you feel like you’re immersed in an atmosphere where Rome and New York meet , through large spaces combined with vintage Italian furnishings, but interpreted in an original way. At Rec23 Emporio Club, conviviality and sharing are the watchwords, as demonstrated by the large social table and between comfortable sofas, 1950s suitcases and Formica chairs, the atmosphere is warm and carefree.
The American-Italian duality is clearly evident in the restaurant’s menu, which offers a tasty and varied selection. So, among traditional American dishes, such as cheeseburgers, Caesar salad and cheesecake, and Italian dishes such as meatballs and traditional first courses, we find imaginative inventions, including the ” Gricia Burger “, with crispy bacon and cacio e pepe cream or the ” Testaccio Burger “. The flagship, however, according to many, are the schiacciate of the REC23 Emporio Club, coming directly from the PANE oven of Chef Niko Romito and seasoned in the most imaginative ways; among these we point out the “pulled pork all’italiana” version. Another strong point of this place is the beverage, among the wide choice of craft beers , bottled wines, grappas and other carefully selected spirits, with which new cocktails are prepared by expert barmen.
In the heart of Testaccio, the REC23 Emporio Club has become a point of reference at any time, whether it’s a Sunday brunch, in true American tradition, a finger food aperitif, or an evening with friends with blues music in the background, conquering the hearts and palates of all those who dream of the glittering New York in Rome.
