Island Food – A Stroll Through Giglio Flavours
The widespread gourmet festival that kicks off the summer in Giglio Porto
About Island Food Giglio Porto
A stroll through the flavours of Giglio Porto
As the first warm evenings signal the arrival of summer, the seaside village of Giglio Porto, in the municipality of Isola del Giglio (Province of Grosseto, Tuscany), transforms into a grand open-air gourmet trail. Island Food – A Stroll Through Giglio Flavours is a widespread food and wine festival that blends the scents, colours, and traditions of the island, inviting residents and visitors to wander along the quay and through the village alleys, tasting one dish after another, from one local spot to the next.
Seaside aperitifs and the "Spelluzzicando" dinner
The evening kicks off with seaside aperitifs: glasses of Ansónaco, the white wine of Giglio’s heroic viticulture, cocktails crafted with island ingredients, music, and local delicacies like the famous sarde in scaveccio (marinated sardines) and the tagliere gigliese (Giglio-style charcuterie board). The experience continues with "Spelluzzicando", a roaming dinner that winds through the village restaurants: a journey of traditional dishes, freshly caught fish, historic recipes, and the creativity of local chefs, all finished with a sweet touch of typical desserts.
One island, one community
More than just a street food event, Island Food is a community celebration that honours the start of the season and the strength of local businesses. The event is promoted by the Consorzio Imprese Isola del Giglio, which brings together the island's restaurateurs, bars, pastry shops, and producers. It is the perfect opportunity to discover Giglio’s cuisine—a blend of sea and land—in an authentic and convivial atmosphere that captures the true identity of this small paradise in the Tuscan Archipelago.
Why it's worth it
- Seaside aperitifs featuring the prized Ansónaco wine
- Roaming dinner through the historic restaurants of Giglio Porto
- Fresh fish, traditional recipes, and local desserts
- Music and festive atmosphere along the harbour quay
- An event that supports local Giglio producers and businesses
Island Food Giglio Porto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Island Food – A Stroll Through Giglio Flavours was held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Giglio Porto, confirming the successful formula of the widespread gourmet festival promoted by the Consorzio Imprese Isola del Giglio.
The evening celebrated the start of summer and the vitality of local businesses, in a journey that intertwined the scents, colours, and traditions of the island.
Programme Island Food Giglio Porto 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Giglio Porto
- From 6:00 PM — Seaside Aperitifs: tastings of Ansónaco (the white wine of Giglio’s heroic viticulture), cocktails made with island products, music, and local specialties like sarde in scaveccio and the Giglio-style charcuterie board.
- From 7:30 PM — "Spelluzzicando" Dinner: a roaming trail through the village restaurants featuring traditional dishes, fresh fish, historic recipes, and the creativity of local chefs.
- Followed by — Desserts: typical island sweets and delicacies.
The event took place along the quay and through the alleys of Giglio Porto, with the participation of bars, restaurants, and pastry shops belonging to the Consorzio Imprese Isola del Giglio.
Highlights Island Food Giglio Porto 2026
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Practical information — Island Food Giglio Porto
Where
Giglio Porto, Isola del Giglio (GR), along the quay and through the alleys of the seaside village.
How to get there
Isola del Giglio can be reached by ferry from Porto Santo Stefano (Monte Argentario): the crossing takes about an hour. Ferry companies offer multiple daily connections, especially during the summer months. Once you land in Giglio Porto, the event takes place just a few steps from the harbour.
Tips
Motor vehicle access to the island is restricted during peak periods: it is best to get around on foot or by local public transport. Book your ferry and accommodation in advance, as the event coincides with the start of the tourist season.
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