La Notte dei Gourmet

The night of taste in the Reali Siti

There are evenings when an entire square turns into a shared table: La Notte dei Gourmet is exactly that. In Orta Nova, a town in the Capitanata area in the province of Foggia and one of the five "Reali Siti" of the Tavoliere delle Puglie, the event attracts curious visitors and food lovers every year for a night dedicated to food, wine, and conviviality. The event was born from an idea by the Pro Loco of Orta Nova and has grown to become one of the most anticipated summer appointments on the town's calendar.

What is La Notte dei Gourmet

The format is simple and successful: local restaurants and food businesses set up their stalls in the heart of Orta Nova, offering a tasting journey featuring traditional Apulian dishes, revisited specialties, and street food. Accompanying the food are the local wines, the stars of an event that also serves as a privileged showcase for the area's farms and wineries. An important role is played by Coldiretti, which brings zero-mile local products to the square, highlighting the link between the festival and the Tavoliere countryside.

More than just food: music and atmosphere

La Notte dei Gourmet is not just a food festival. The evening comes alive with live music from bands and ensembles ranging from swing to singer-songwriter repertoires, while the finale is left to DJs who keep the crowd entertained until late at night. The result is a festive atmosphere that involves families, young people, and visitors from neighboring towns, amidst stalls, lights, and strolls through the town center.

A local event

More than just a simple food festival, the event is a territorial development project: connecting local producers, giving visibility to the town's restaurateurs, and sharing the food and wine identity of the Reali Siti with an ever-growing audience. Over the years, the festival has changed its setting several times, moving from the historic square in front of the Palazzo Gesuitico to its new location in Piazzetta Sant'Antonio (the Sant'Antonio small park), chosen to restore centrality and vitality to a space dear to the local community.

Why it's worth visiting

• Free entry and an atmosphere open to everyone.
• Tastings signed by Orta Nova restaurants, featuring local dishes.
• Local wines and zero-mile products from the Tavoliere countryside.
• Live music and DJ sets until late at night.
• An opportunity to discover Orta Nova and the Cinque Reali Siti district.

If you love good food and outdoor evenings, La Notte dei Gourmet is the perfect occasion to savor the most authentic side of Apulia, where small towns turn dining into a community moment.