Maritozzo Day in Rome
1 Dec. Rome's bars and restaurants celebrate the classic Roman pastry throughout 1 December, offering variations ranging from the traditional whipped-cream variety to other fillings including chocolat...
Panettone and Pandoro fair in Rome
Fiera Nazionale di Panettone e Pandoro celebrates 10 years in Rome.
17-18 Nov. The tenth edition of the National Fair of Panettone and Pandoro takes place at Palazzo Ferrajoli in Piazza Colonna in ce...
EurHop! Craft beer festival in Rome
More than 800 craft beer labels on offer at three-day Rome beer festival.12-14 Oct. The sixth edition of the EurHop! craft beer festival takes place at the Salone delle Fontane in Rome’s EUR district...
Chestnut festival at Vallerano
Festa della Castagna chestnut festival takes place north of Rome.
13 Oct-1 Nov. The annual chestnut festival takes place at Vallerano, a small town located about 60 km northwest of Rome, during the w...
Marino wine festival near Rome
5-8 Oct. The 94th edition of the popular Sagra dell'Uva wine festival takes place in the mediaeval town of Marino in the Castelli Romani, about 20km south-east of Rome, from 5-8 October.This lively fe...
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Taste of Roma 2018
20-23 Sept. The seventh edition of the Taste of Roma festival takes place once again in the elevated gardens of the Auditorium Parco della Musica, from 20-23 September. The capital’s answer to Taste,...
Candlelight Syrian Dinners on Rome's Viale Aventino
19 Sept. Lele & Marta Caffè on Viale Aventino is the venue for a weekly Candlelight Syrian Dinner, each Wednesday evening at 20.30.
The event is hosted by Hummustown, the successful catering ve...
Sagra della Porchetta in Ariccia
31 Aug-2 Sept. The small town of Ariccia, in the Castelli Romani area, hosts its Sagra della Porchetta, in honour of the savoury, fatty and moist boneless roast pork that is traditional to the region....
Birròforum 2018: festival of Italian craft beer in Rome
Birròforum returns to Rome with quality craft beer and street food.
The sixth edition of Birròforum beer festival takes place at Rome's Lungotevere Maresciallo Diaz each night from 28 June until 1 Ju...
Street Food and Beer Festival at Eataly
Italian and international street food and craft beer at Eataly in Ostiense.
21-23 June. Eataly celebrates six years in Ostiense with a Street Food and Beer Festival from 21-23 June.
The three-day fe...
Vinòforum 2018 – Lo Spazio del Gusto
Vinòforum celebrates its 15th anniversary in Rome from 15-24 June.The 15th edition of Vinòforum Lo Spazio del Gusto showcases leading Italian and international wines, presented by Italy’s top culinary...
Fish festival in Fiumicino
8-10 June. The Sagra del Pesce, or Fish Festival, returns to the seaside town of Fiumicino outside Rome from 8-10 June.
Now in its 48th edition, the annual three-day culinary festival is dedicated...
Afghan Fundraiser Dinner in Rome
Traditional Afghan cuisine at the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center.25 May. The Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) at the American Episcopal Church of Rome, St Paul’s Within the Walls, is holding a fundraisin...
Rome Gelato Festival
28 April-1 May. The Gelato Festival returns to Rome's Pincio terrace between Villa Borghese and Piazza del Popolo, from 28 April-1 May.
The popular four-day festival includes gelato tasting events or...
Pizza festival in Rome
Città della Pizza returns to Rome with 120 different pizza varieties to sample.
Rome welcomes the second edition of Città della Pizza, the three-day festival dedicated to pizza, taking place at the G...
Rome's artichoke festival
13-15 April. The coastal town of Ladispoli outside Rome holds its annual three-day artichoke festival at Piazza della Vittoria from 13-15 April. Now in its 68th edition, the Sagra del Carciofo gives p...
Non Italian food options in Rome
By Rachel Wertz
In collaboration with the American University of Rome
It is no secret to anyone that lives or has travelled to Italy that the Italian cuisine is incredible. My time in Rome has...
Cioccolentino chocolate festival 2018
10-14 Feb. The 15th edition of the Cioccolentino festival takes place in the Umbrian city of Terni, in honour of St Valentine’s Day, from 10-14 February.
The event is designed to unite chocolate with...
Rome Chocolate Week
29 Jan-4 Feb. Eataly in Ostiense hosts Settimana del Cioccolato, a week of events dedicated to chocolate, from 29 January until 4 February. The festival is free and features a range of tastings, showc...
Christmas and New Year at Rome's Hotel Eden
Rome's award-winning Hotel Eden is hosting numerous special meals, accompanied by live jazz music or a gospel choir, during the festive season.The hotel covers all the most important dates over the Ch...
