Carbonara Festival - The Best of Roman Cuisine
Three days of Roman cuisine in Piazza Gerbidi, Rivalta di Torino
About Carbonara Festival
The Carbonara Festival in Rivalta di Torino
The Carbonara Festival - The Best of Roman Cuisine returns to Rivalta di Torino, in the province of Turin, transforming Piazza Gerbidi—the city's market square—into a large gastronomic village dedicated to Roman culinary traditions. The event, part of the official Estate a Rivalta calendar, is the Piedmontese stop of a traveling festival that tours Italy, bringing the authentic atmosphere of the capital's historic trattorias to town squares.
The concept is simple yet irresistible: to share the true flavors of Rome's popular cuisine far from the city itself, with iconic dishes prepared according to traditional recipes. This is not just a street food fair, but a culinary journey that celebrates the conviviality and joy of Roman osterias, recreated here in the heart of the Turin area.
What to eat
The absolute stars are the great traditional Roman pasta dishes: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia. Alongside them, a selection of specialties showcasing the richness of Roman cuisine:
- Fried foods and appetizers: supplì and classic Roman deli snacks;
- Main courses: porchetta d'Ariccia, oxtail stew (coda alla vaccinara), and meatballs in tomato sauce;
- Roman pinsa in various styles;
- Vegetarian, vegan, and certified gluten-free options, so everyone can join in.
All this in an informal setting, with outdoor tables and benches, accompanied by beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Music and atmosphere
Beyond the food, the Carbonara Festival offers live musical entertainment, with performances that capture the songs and cheer of Roman folk tradition. This mix of great food, music, and conviviality makes the event a perfect choice for an evening with friends or a family outing.
An event for the whole family
Admission to the festival is free and no reservation is required: seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The setting of Piazza Gerbidi confirms Rivalta di Torino's reputation as one of the most active towns in the Turin area for food events, in a Piedmont that is increasingly open to the fusion of Italy's great regional cuisines.
Carbonara Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Carbonara Festival in Rivalta di Torino is confirmed in the official Estate a Rivalta 2026 calendar, scheduled from September 11 to 13 in Piazza Gerbidi.
As in previous editions, the event brings the best of Roman cuisine to the Turin area—carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, gricia—alongside traditional main courses like oxtail stew and meatballs in sauce, in an open-air gastronomic village with free admission.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including daily opening hours and musical entertainment, will be announced by the organization and through the Municipality of Rivalta's channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Carbonara Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organization in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on previous editions, the expected structure is a gastronomic village open for the entire weekend, starting Friday evening and continuing through Saturday and Sunday from lunchtime until late at night.
What to expect
- Traditional Roman pasta: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, gricia;
- Main courses and fried snacks: oxtail stew, meatballs in sauce, supplì, porchetta d'Ariccia;
- Roman pinsa in various styles;
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options;
- Live music featuring a Roman folk repertoire.
Highlights Carbonara Festival 2026
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Practical information — Carbonara Festival
Location
Piazza Gerbidi (market area), Rivalta di Torino (TO), 10040. The square is located just a few kilometers from Turin, easily accessible by car via the Turin ring road and by public transport from the city center.
Opening Hours
The event typically opens on Friday evening and runs through the weekend from lunchtime until late at night. Specific opening hours for each edition are confirmed by the organizers in the days leading up to the event.
Admission and Reservations
Free admission, no reservation required. Seating at tables and benches is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the various stands.
Contact
Carbonara Festival Organization - email: [email protected], tel: +39 329 4364668. Updates available on Facebook and Instagram (@carbonara_festival) and in the Rivalta municipal events calendar.
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Where does it take place — Carbonara Festival
Piazza Gerbidi (mercato di Rivalta)
Piazza Gerbidi, 10040 Rivalta di Torino