Carbonara Festival San Lazzaro

Roman Cuisine Arrives in San Lazzaro di Savena

The Carbonara Festival is the event that transports the flavors of the Capital to the heart of the metropolitan area of Bologna. For an entire weekend, the Parco della Resistenza in San Lazzaro di Savena, on Via Bellaria, transforms into an open-air Roman square, where the undisputed queen is, of course, carbonara, prepared according to the original recipe with guanciale, eggs, pecorino, and pepper.

A Journey Through the Dishes of Roman Tradition

Alongside carbonara, the menu offers the entire repertoire of the most beloved Roman cuisine. It ranges from cacio e pepe to amatriciana, including classic Roman market appetizers: supplì in its variations (carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana), Jewish-style artichokes, zucchini flowers, and meatballs in sauce. Traditional main courses like cod, coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew), abbacchio scottadito (grilled lamb chops), and the famous porchetta from Ariccia are also featured.

For street food lovers, there's Roman pinsa in numerous flavors and puccia, while for a sweet ending, there are maritozzi with cream, a symbol of Roman breakfast. To accompany it all, there's cold draft beer and wines from the Castelli Romani region.

Music, Folk Songs, and Atmosphere

The Carbonara Festival is not just about gastronomy. The evenings are enlivened by live Italian music and the unmissable Roman stornelli (folk songs), recreating the cheerful atmosphere of the Capital's osterias, along with DJ sets. Admission is completely free, making the event a perfect occasion for families, groups of friends, and the curious from all over the Province of Bologna.

Where and When

The event takes place in the Municipality of San Lazzaro di Savena, in Emilia-Romagna, easily accessible from the center of Bologna. Parco della Resistenza offers ample outdoor spaces, ideal for enjoying Roman dishes with company on the spring days of early May.