Conca d'Oro Street Food

A village of taste in the heart of the 3rd Municipality

The Conca d'Oro Street Food is the Roman stop of the TTS Food circuit (Typical Truck Street Food, a Mela Eventi format) that transforms the large parking area between Via delle Valli and Piazza Conca d'Oro, right next to Parco delle Valli, into a large open-air restaurant. We are in the 3rd Municipality of Rome Capital, in the Metropolitan City of Rome in Lazio, just a short walk from the subway station and the neighborhood's shopping street: a location that has turned the event into a neighborhood meeting point rather than just a food fair.

How the event was born

The first edition dates back to October 2023, when the 3rd Municipality hosted a major street food event for the very first time: four days that brought thousands of people to the redeveloped parking lot of Parco delle Valli. The success of that debut convinced the organizers to return the following spring, with the extended edition from May 1st to 5th, 2024, spanning the Labor Day holiday. In 2026, the Conca d'Oro area returned to the spotlight with a renewed formula, Gusto in Musica, which combined Street Chef stalls with the programming of the Rino Gaetano Arena.

What to eat

The core principle of the format is made-to-order cooking: every Street Chef prepares a limited number of dishes representing their local territory on the spot in front of the public. Over the editions, offerings have included:

• Sicily: arancini, panelle, and freshly prepared cannoli;
• Puglia: bombette, panzerotti, and fried seafood (frittura di paranza);
• Abruzzo: grilled sheep arrosticini;
• Tuscany: Chianina beef sandwiches and gourmet burgers;
• World cuisines: American barbecue, Mexican tacos, Argentine asado, Spanish paella, and Greek and Indian specialties;
• Desserts and drinks: craft beers, prosecco, spritz, and cocktails in the drink zone.

Vegan and gluten-free options are always available and clearly marked at the stalls, ensuring that those with specific dietary needs can enjoy the experience without compromise.

The atmosphere

The stands are arranged in rows parallel to the center of the square, forming true "streets of taste" furnished with freely accessible tables and chairs. During the day, large umbrellas create shaded areas for lunch; as the sun sets, scenic lighting, illuminated displays, and music take center stage, with relaxation areas designed for families. Admission to the food area is free, and there is no obligation to purchase: you enter, stroll among the stalls, and choose.

An event for the neighborhood

Beyond the culinary offerings, Conca d'Oro Street Food has taken on the value of a social gathering for a sector of northeast Rome usually far from tourist circuits. The greenery of Parco delle Valli, the resident base of the Conca d'Oro, Val Melaina, and Monte Sacro neighborhoods, and the good accessibility via public transport explain why the format has been repeated multiple times. For visitors arriving from outside Rome, it is also an opportunity to see a city different from the one on postcards: a residential neighborhood that gathers outdoors in the evening around a table.

When it takes place

The dates are not fixed: the TTS Food circuit schedules its Roman stops from season to season, between spring and autumn. Conca d'Oro was chosen in October (2023), May (2024), and July (2026, with the Gusto in Musica format). It is therefore advisable to check the updated calendar on the organizers' website before traveling.