Magna Roma – The Roman Cuisine Festival

The Roman cuisine festival in Testaccio

Magna Roma – The Roman Cuisine Festival is the event celebrating Roman gastronomy in its historic cradle: Testaccio, in the city of Rome, Lazio. The festival takes place in the open-air arena of the Città dell'Altra Economia, inside the former slaughterhouse, a space of over 4,000 square meters that transforms into a massive, free-entry village of taste for four days.

Roman cuisine in street food style

The heart of the festival lies in the food corners dedicated to the great classics of Roman dining, reinterpreted as street food: carbonara, cacio e pepe, supplì, crispy pizza, meatballs, gourmet fried snacks, fresh handmade pasta, and traditional dishes like chicken cacciatore and saltimbocca alla romana. You will also find guanciale, pecorino, and cured meats and cheeses from central Italy, alongside offerings from local trattorias and pasta shops that define Rome's culinary identity.

Beer, wine, and conviviality

Alongside the food stalls, a spacious beer garden with numerous bars offers craft beers, Lazio wines, cocktails, and aperitifs. The atmosphere is the convivial, popular vibe typical of Testaccio, a district that has made fine dining and street life its hallmark.

Music, shows, and entertainment

Every evening is accompanied by live music, DJ sets, and shows: tribute bands, 90s-themed nights, comedy, and events that keep the arena buzzing until late at night. In past editions, the festival has even screened Serie A matches on a giant screen, blending food, sports, and entertainment into one big city celebration.

A Testaccio district event

Magna Roma is part of the Testaccio Estate program and has been held with the support of the Lazio Region and Arsial. It has become one of the most anticipated gastronomic events of the Roman autumn, attracting families, young people, and tourists to the capital's premier food district, between the Monte dei Cocci and the former slaughterhouse.