Caplèt & Friends

Caplèt & Friends, the cappelletto festival in Ravenna

Caplèt & Friends is the gastronomic culture event that every autumn enlivens Piazza Kennedy, in the heart of the Municipality of Ravenna, in Emilia-Romagna. The event inherits the legacy of the historic Festa del Cappelletto and brings to the square not only the quintessential symbol of Romagna cuisine — the caplèt, the small stuffed pasta — but also stuffed pasta, soups, piadina, and a long review of local flavors.

A gastronomic culture event

Caplèt & Friends is not just a food festival: it is a journey that intertwines taste, tradition, and dissemination. During the four days, there are gastronomic encounters, guided tastings, cooking shows, workshops for children, and in-depth sessions dedicated to Romagna's products and crafts. The exhibition area hosts stalls, restaurants, and producers, while in the evening the square comes alive with live concerts and DJ sets.

Guest restaurants and kitchens

The heart of the event is the collaboration between local chefs and restaurants. Among the protagonists of recent editions are establishments from Ravenna and the coast such as Mercato Coperto, Officine del Sale in Cervia, Ustarèia in Savarna, and Zeno Caffè & Cucina, alongside guest kitchens that also bring specialties from other provinces of Emilia-Romagna to the square.

The cappelletto, symbol of Romagna

The Romagna cappelletto — the caplèt in dialect — is the festive stuffed pasta, traditionally served in broth. In Ravenna, its preparation is a family ritual: during the festival, themed tastings and discussions such as «Caplèt, Turtlèn, Anolén» explore the many variations of stuffed pasta from Emilia-Romagna, from fillings to cheeses, from Romagna eggs to pairings with local wines.

Road to Caplèt

The event is preceded by «Road to Caplèt», a series of introductory events hosted in the weeks before by restaurants and venues in Ravenna and Cervia, featuring tasting menus dedicated to cappelletto and Romagna cuisine.

An event for everyone

Caplèt & Friends is designed for families, food and wine enthusiasts, and the curious: entrance to the area is free, with free workshops for children and guided tastings with limited spots upon reservation. It is organized by the Confesercenti Ravenna-Cesena system with the patronage of the Municipality of Ravenna and the Province of Ravenna, in collaboration with local associations and producers.