Provolone di produzione propria (own-made provolone cheese)
Aged for up to twenty-four months in the area's natural caves, available in mild, medium and hot versions
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Services · Formia (LT)
Historic delicatessen in Formia specialising in excellent cheeses and cured meats since 1925
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027ID 19658
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The place
On Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, in the heart of Formia, the Recco family has preserved since 1925 the art of selecting and aging exceptional cheeses and cured meats. The flagship product is their own provolone, aged for up to twenty-four months in the area's natural caves and available in different degrees of spiciness. Enzo Recco, master aging expert, offers a carefully chosen selection of local and national products, keeping alive an artisan tradition that combines professionalism with family passion.
The story
Since 1925 RECCO GASTRONOMIA has been a landmark for cheese and cured meat lovers in Formia.
Why you can trust it
RECCO GASTRONOMIA is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
RECCO GASTRONOMIA is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
Enter the mapWhat we do
Services and features
Aged for up to twenty-four months in the area's natural caves, available in mild, medium and hot versions
A selection of dairy excellences including Parmigiano Reggiano and cheeses of certified origin
A carefully curated assortment of cured meats from producers of proven reliability
A choice of local specialities that showcase the region's gastronomic excellences
Made-to-order arrangements for aperitifs and cold dinners featuring the shop's cheeses and cured meats
In the making · How we work
The provolone is matured in natural caves following traditional methods that enhance its organoleptic qualities and depth of flavour
Each product is selected by verifying its origin and quality, favouring suppliers who guarantee high standards and traceability
Staff guide customers in their choice with care and in-depth knowledge of each product's characteristics
The assortment favours quality over quantity, offering few products but of recognised excellence
In brief
What visitors say
«Walking into Recco's shop always feels like a dive into the heart, because I used to go there as a child with my mother. The quality is superior, now as then, and the staff's professionalism is outstanding.»
«Salumeria Recco has by now become a regular destination, impeccable service with attentive and knowledgeable staff, offering a variety of cheeses and cured meats of unquestionable quality with bold flavours.»
«A historic delicatessen, where you can buy exclusive delights like their own provolone, mild, medium and hot. Parmigiano Reggiano, various cured meats of excellent provenance.»
«The unmistakable scent of mortadella and provolone envelops you as soon as you walk in. Few products but of excellent quality have made this shop a niche delicatessen.»
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