International Street Food - Don Bosco Stop

The street food festival arrives in Don Bosco

Piazza San Giovanni Bosco, in the Don Bosco district of Rome, becomes the stage for one of Italy's most popular traveling gastronomic events: International Street Food. Organized by A.I.R.S. - Associazione Italiana Ristoratori di Strada, the event brings dozens of food trucks and stalls to the capital, showcasing street cuisine from every corner of the globe. The Rome stop in Don Bosco is traditionally the one that opens the national tour, an event highly anticipated by enthusiasts and families in the city's southeast quadrant.

A trip around the world in one square

The festival is a true journey through the flavors of the five continents. Offerings include Abruzzese arrosticini, mantecata pasta, classic Roman fried snacks, Neapolitan pizza, as well as smash burgers and Angus burgers, Spanish paella, gourmet octopus sandwiches, fried fish, and specialties from Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, right up to churros and the Hungarian kürtős kalács, a pastry cooked over embers. There is no shortage of craft beer from Italian and international microbreweries and traditional desserts, both Italian and foreign.

A festival celebrating ten years

The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone: the tenth anniversary of International Street Food. Over ten years, the event has grown into a circuit that spans the entire peninsula, helping to bring dignity and recognition to quality street food. The project is also linked to the television program Il Trono del Gusto, aired on Rai 2, which brought the world of street food into Italian homes.

Atmosphere and neighborhood

The setting is Piazza San Giovanni Bosco, a spacious area in the Tuscolano district dominated by the monumental Salesian basilica. For three days, the square comes alive with aromas, music, and communal tables in a festive atmosphere suitable for all ages. Admission is free: you only pay for what you choose to taste as you stroll freely among the stalls. It is the ideal occasion for an informal dinner, an aperitif with craft beer, or a delicious snack with friends.

Why it's worth visiting

• Dozens of food trucks and kitchens from around the world in one place
• Craft beer from Italian and international microbreweries
• Traditional desserts and specialties from Italy and abroad
• Free admission and family-friendly atmosphere
• The stop that opens the national festival tour in the heart of Rome