Cena in Bianco in Piazza

An all-white evening in the heart of Momo

The Cena in Bianco in Piazza is one of the most beloved events of the summer in Momo, a small town of just under 2,500 inhabitants nestled in the plains of the Province of Novara, in Piedmont. For one night, the town's historic center dresses entirely in white and comes alive with tables, candles, and conviviality: this is the formula of the famous cena in bianco (white dinner), the elegant open-air night picnic that has become a tradition shared by many Italian communities over the years, and which has found its own intimate and heartfelt version in Momo.

How it works

The principle is simple and fascinating: every participant is the protagonist of the setup. You arrive with your fellow diners, bringing white tablecloths, plates, cutlery, candles, and decorations from home, creating a large, widespread banquet where elegance and imagination mingle. The dress code, naturally, is white: this is precisely what creates the scenic effect of "a square completely colored in white," as the Pro Loco Momo recalls when presenting the event. The dinner is a moment of sharing, where neighbors and friends come together under the summer sky.

Organized by the Pro Loco

The event is curated by the Pro Loco Momo, the association that enlivens the town's summer calendar with numerous initiatives: from the New Summer Party to evening walks, from vintage car and motorcycle rallies to, indeed, the Cena in Bianco. The Pro Loco presents it as "our magical and highly anticipated tradition," confirming the deep bond that ties this event to the Momo community.

Momo, a village to discover

Beyond the dinner, it is worth dedicating time to the village: Momo preserves a charming historic center, with the Parish Church dedicated to the Nativity of Mary (of Romanesque origin, built on the "Castrum vetus") overlooking the town squares, and the hamlets of Agnellengo, Alzate, and Castelletto. An evening like the Cena in Bianco thus becomes an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Novara area, far from the major tourist circuits but rich in tradition and hospitality.