Hi, I’m Emilio, and I’m waiting for you at Il Rusticano for an experience that goes far beyond a simple aperitivo. Here, between artisanal croquettes made from my mother’s 41-year-old recipe and more than 200 labels of gin, I’ve created a place where every drink tells a story and every dish smells like home. It all started when I was 12, making coffee, then I moved into the kitchen to prepare our famous crocchè (croquettes). After a life spent between cooking and passion, I returned to the family restaurant with a clear goal: to revolutionise the aperitivo along the coast — offering not just a pre-dinner drink, but food with true flavour and generous portions. Come and see for yourself what I’ve come-up with: aperitivo platters, artisanal products, a Negroni like you’ve never tasted before, and a selection of over 200 gins. I love transforming the great “strong” classic drinks into sensory experiences, paying attention to every detail—from the glass to the aroma. My goal? To offer you the flavours that make our artisanal Calabrian rotisserie unique, paired with a sip of pure intrigue.
