Food festivals and events in Roma e Dintorni 2026
“Rome and its surroundings celebrate two thousand years of gastronomic tradition, from carbonara to gricia, from supplì to coda alla vaccinara.”
Carbonara and History
Upcoming Events
Sagra della zazzicchia
Sagra del prosciutto
Pecorino Romano
Aged sheep's cheese, the foundation of carbonara and cacio e pepe.
Palio delle contrade
Guanciale Amatriciano
Seasoned pork jowl with pepper, the sacred ingredient of carbonara and amatriciana.
Carbonara was probably invented in Rome in the post-war period with American ingredients (eggs and bacon) reworked with guanciale and pecorino.
Carciofo alla giudia is the signature dish of Roman Jewish cuisine from the Ghetto of Roma.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Porchetta di Ariccia
Roasted pork with herbs and wild fennel, the king of Lazio street food.
Romanella (lattuga)
Crisp Roman lettuce used in salads and vignarola.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Centro storico di Roma
The Eternal City with the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Festa di Noantri
Popular Trastevere festival with a procession of the Madonna and fireworks.
Carnevale Romano
Ancient Rome carnival featuring the barberi horse race along Via del Corso.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica
The Regina Viarum with catacombs, aqueducts and Roman villas.
Personaggi Illustri
Ada Boni
GastronomeAuthor of "La Cucina Romana" (1929) and "Talismano della Felicità", she codified Roman cuisine.
Aldo Fabrizi
ActorGreat Roman actor also famous for his passion for gastronomy, he wrote recipe books in dialect.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Rome is the only city in the world to contain an independent state: Vatican City.”
“The supplì is called "al telefono" because the mozzarella melts and creates a string like a telephone wire.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Roma e Dintorni?expand_more
In Roma e Dintorni you'll find 4 protected designation products, including: Pecorino Romano (DOP), Guanciale Amatriciano (PAT), Porchetta di Ariccia (IGP), and Romanella lettuce (PAT).
2What should I eat in Roma e Dintorni?expand_more
The typical dishes of Roma e Dintorni include: Carbonara, Cacio e pepe, Amatriciana, Supplì al telefono, and Carciofo alla romana / alla giudia. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Roma e Dintorni?expand_more
In Roma e Dintorni there is 1 UNESCO site: Historic Centre of Roma (Cultural, 1980).
4What are the most famous food festivals in Roma e Dintorni?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Roma e Dintorni: Sagra della Porchetta (Ariccia, September); Festa de' Noantri (Roma Trastevere, July); Lungo il Tevere (Roma, June-September).
5What natural parks are in Roma e Dintorni?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Roma e Dintorni include: Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the food festivals in Roma e Dintorni?expand_more
The food festivals in Roma e Dintorni are organized by local communities such as Associazione Supplizio and Pro Loco Ariccia. These organizations are the custodians of the region's gastronomic traditions.