Carbonara Festival
Roman cuisine arrives in Montirone, between carbonara and cacio e pepe
About Carbonara Festival
Rome at the table in Montirone
The Carbonara Festival is the great gathering of Roman cuisine that animates Montirone, a municipality in the Brescian plain south of Brescia, in the Province of Brescia. In Piazza Manzoni, the festival celebrates the symbolic dishes of the Capital's culinary tradition, brought directly by their protagonists.
The great Roman classics
The absolute protagonists are the first courses of Roman cuisine: carbonara, cacio e pepe, and amatriciana, prepared by 35 chefs from Rome. Alongside the first courses, a rich offering of Roman street food with supplì, porchetta, pinsa romana, fried items, and typical desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are also available to satisfy all palates.
Roman music and atmosphere
The Carbonara Festival is not just about gastronomy: the evenings are enlivened by DJ sets on Fridays and live Roman music on weekends, to recreate the festive atmosphere of the Capital's neighborhood festivals. With free admission and no reservation required, and the option for takeaway, it is an ideal event for an evening out with friends, enjoying good food.
Carbonara Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Carbonara Festival brings all the taste of Roman cuisine to Montirone, in Piazza Manzoni, from May 21 to 24. 35 chefs from the Capital prepare the great classics: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, as well as supplì, porchetta, pinsa romana, fried items and typical desserts, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The evenings are enlivened by DJ sets on Friday and live Roman music on the weekend. Free admission, no reservation required, and takeaway available.
Programme Carbonara Festival 2026
May 21-24, 2026 — Piazza Manzoni, Montirone
- Roman cuisine with 35 chefs from the Capital: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana
- Street food: supplì, porchetta, pinsa romana, fried items and typical desserts
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Friday — DJ set
- Weekend — Live Roman music
Highlights Carbonara Festival 2026
- 35 chefs from Rome
- Carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana
- Live Roman music
Prices Carbonara Festival 2026
Practical information — Carbonara Festival
When
Four days in May, from Thursday to Sunday.
Where
Piazza Manzoni, Montirone (BS).
Admission
Free, no reservation required; paid consumption. Takeaway available.
How to get there
Montirone is located south of Brescia, reachable from the state road and the A21 motorway.
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Where does it take place — Carbonara Festival
Piazza Manzoni
Piazza Manzoni, 25010 Montirone