Diano Street Food
The Vallo di Diano flavor village at the Certosa di Padula
About Diano Street Food
A village of taste at the foot of the Certosa
Diano Street Food is the big news for summer 2026 in Padula, a town in the province of Salerno in the heart of the Vallo di Diano, Campania. Born as part of the Certosa Village festival, the food village occupies the outdoor spaces of the Certosa di San Lorenzo—the largest Charterhouse in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site—and runs every evening from July 29 to August 5. The stands open in the late afternoon and stay active until late at night, allowing those arriving for a show to dine beforehand or stroll among the stalls after the concert.
Over twenty local dishes
The project's philosophy is simple: to tell the story of the Vallo di Diano through its flavors, starting from monastic-inspired recipes linked to the history of the Certosa, up to the popular preparations that still define the identity of the valley's towns today. The menu features more than twenty dishes, all deeply rooted in the local agricultural tradition.
- Hand-made cavatelli, served with meat sauces or valley legumes
- Polpette della Mietitura Padulese De.Co., the town's signature dish, linked to field work and recognized with a municipal designation
- Ruosp, the traditional Padula anchovy fritters
- Sciurilli, battered fried zucchini flowers
- Zeppole and other street-food style fried treats
- Caciocavallo and local stretched-curd cheeses
Cilento wine tastings
Alongside the food, the gastronomic area hosts a section dedicated to tasting wines from the De Conciliis winery, one of the most representative names in Cilento viticulture. The list includes labels such as Bacioilcielo, Donnaluna in both Fiano and Aglianico versions, and Selim, a Classic Method sparkling wine. A selection that broadens the focus from the Vallo di Diano to the entire Salerno region.
Inside the Certosa Village
Diano Street Food doesn't stand alone: it is one of the souls of Certosa Village, the format that transforms the square and gardens of the Certosa into a temporary village of music, theater, crafts, and exhibitions every summer. In the same area, you will find the CertosArte market dedicated to artisan workshops, stone art displays, information points, and activities for children. Access to the village is free: you only pay for tickets to the arena shows.
Why this project matters to the region
The organizers have a clear goal: to turn taste into a collective narrative capable of showcasing the people, associations, companies, and traditions that represent the authentic soul of the area. In practice, this means giving visible space to producers, local pro loco associations, and operators who guard recipes that would otherwise remain confined to home kitchens, during the time of year when the Vallo di Diano welcomes the most visitors.
Padula and the Certosa di San Lorenzo
Founded in 1306, the Certosa di San Lorenzo is the monument that has made Padula a mandatory stop on any itinerary in Southern Campania: the great cloister, the elliptical staircase, and the monastic kitchens tell seven centuries of history. Visiting Diano Street Food is also a chance to see this complex in a different, lively evening light, with the Baroque facade serving as a backdrop to the tables and stands.
Tips for your visit
- Arrive early: evenings with big names in the arena draw large crowds, and the stands get busy right after sunset
- You can visit the village even without a show ticket
- Combine it with a daytime visit to the Certosa and a detour to the historic center of Padula or the surrounding valley towns
Diano Street Food — edition 2026
Diano Street Food 2026: the inaugural edition
Announced at the end of June 2026, Diano Street Food debuts as the permanent food village of the Certosa Village festival. For eight consecutive evenings, from July 29 to August 5, the courtyard of the Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula hosts stands from producers and associations of the Vallo di Diano, in the province of Salerno.
The menu features more than twenty dishes: hand-made cavatelli with meat or legume sauces, Polpette della Mietitura Padulese De.Co., ruosp (anchovy fritters), sciurilli, zeppole, and caciocavallo, with some dishes inspired by the monastic cuisine linked to the history of the Certosa. The wine selection is curated by the De Conciliis winery of Cilento, featuring Bacioilcielo, Donnaluna (Fiano and Aglianico), and the Selim Classic Method sparkling wine.
The food area complements the arena's performance calendar, which in 2026 brings Carolina Benvenga, Fiorella Mannoia, Vincenzo Salemme, and Massimo Ranieri to Padula, and coexists with the CertosArte artisan market and other village activities. Access to the stands is free and does not require a concert ticket.
Programme Diano Street Food 2026
The food village
Stands open every evening from July 29 to August 5, 2026, from late afternoon until late at night, in the outdoor spaces of the Certosa di San Lorenzo. Over twenty Vallo di Diano dishes, wine tasting with the De Conciliis winery, CertosArte artisan market, and stone art exhibition in the same area.
Certosa Village 2026 shows (arena)
- Tuesday, July 28 — Romeo & Juliet Project, 9:00 PM (free village event, on the eve of the stands opening)
- Wednesday, July 29 — Carolina Benvenga, 8:30 PM, family show
- Thursday, July 30 — Fiorella Mannoia, 9:30 PM, tribute to De André and Fossati
- Friday, July 31 — JBC Band, tribute to Ornella Vanoni, 9:15 PM (free entry)
- Monday, August 3 — Vincenzo Salemme, 9:30 PM, comedy show
- Wednesday, August 5 — Massimo Ranieri, 9:30 PM, musical and theatrical journey
Featured dishes
- Hand-made cavatelli with meat or legume sauces
- Polpette della Mietitura Padulese De.Co.
- Ruosp, traditional Padula anchovy fritters
- Sciurilli, battered zucchini flowers
- Zeppole and street-food style fried treats
- Caciocavallo and stretched-curd cheeses
- Monastic-inspired dishes linked to the history of the Certosa
Wines for tasting
- Bacioilcielo — De Conciliis winery
- Donnaluna Fiano and Donnaluna Aglianico — De Conciliis winery
- Selim, Classic Method sparkling wine — De Conciliis winery
The full menu is published on the official website certosavillage.com. During the village evenings, virtual reality experiences, aerial dance, open mic, and children's activities are also planned.
Highlights Diano Street Food 2026
- First-ever edition of the Vallo di Diano food village
- Over twenty local dishes, from monastic cuisine to peasant recipes
- Polpette della Mietitura Padulese De.Co., the signature dish of Padula
- Tasting of Cilento wines from the De Conciliis winery
- Free entry to the food area, even without an arena ticket
- Fiorella Mannoia, Massimo Ranieri, and Vincenzo Salemme on the Certosa stage
- Unique setting of the Certosa di San Lorenzo, the largest in Europe
Prices Diano Street Food 2026
Practical information — Diano Street Food
How to get there
By car: A2 Autostrada del Mediterraneo, exit Padula-Buonabitacolo, then follow signs for the Certosa di San Lorenzo. There is a large parking lot with marked pedestrian paths leading to the village entrance. By train, the reference station is Sapri, connected by bus; the nearest airport is Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi.
Hours and admission
The Diano Street Food stands open in the late afternoon and remain open until late at night. Access to the food area and side events is free; for arena shows, a ticket is required, available online via TicketOne and on the official website.
Where to stay
Padula and the nearby towns in the Vallo di Diano (Sala Consilina, Teggiano, Montesano sulla Marcellana, Buonabitacolo) offer farm stays, B&Bs, and small hotels; in high season, it is best to book in advance.
Tips
Bring cash in addition to your cards, wear comfortable shoes for the Certosa courtyard, and be prepared for a cool evening: we are at an altitude of about 500 meters.
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Where does it take place — Diano Street Food
Certosa di San Lorenzo
Viale Certosa, 84034 Padula