Month of Beef in Oil De.Co. – Gastronomic Review
All November, Rovato's restaurants celebrate Franciacorta's signature dish
About Month of Beef in Oil
A month for a centuries-old dish
In Rovato, in the heart of Franciacorta in the province of Brescia, November is the month of Manzo all'Olio De.Co. For thirty days, the town's restaurants dedicate their menus to this dish, recognized with Denominazione Comunale (De.Co.), a mark that certifies the deep link between a recipe and its territory. The review, organized by the Rovato Trade District, attracts enthusiasts and curious visitors from all over Lombardy.
The traditional recipe
Manzo all'Olio is a braised dish that cooks slowly in olive oil with anchovies, capers, breadcrumbs, and herbs, until it becomes very tender. It is traditionally served with polenta, especially the red-rostrate corn variety, a local type recovered in recent years. It is a dish from the humble Brescian cuisine that has crossed centuries and is today a recognized gastronomic symbol.
Participating restaurants
Each year, at least fifteen Rovato restaurants participate in the review, offering menus dedicated to Manzo all'Olio at controlled prices and pairings ranging from tradition to contemporary reinterpretations. Menu prices generally range from 12 to 40 euros depending on the offering, and reservations are often recommended.
Rovato and food culture
Historic capital of the cattle market in Franciacorta, Rovato has beef as a fundamental part of its identity. The November review is the moment when this tradition becomes a shared experience, in dialogue with the great wines of the region. An unmissable stop for those who want to discover the authentic cuisine of the Province of Brescia.
Month of Beef in Oil — edition 2026
The gastronomic review dedicated to Manzo all'Olio De.Co. returns to Rovato for the entire month of November 2026. Participating restaurants offer special menus based on the traditional braised dish, accompanied by polenta, at prices designed to make this centuries-old dish accessible to all.
The complete list of participating restaurants, with their respective menus and prices, is released by the Rovato Trade District at the start of the initiative. Over the years, at least fifteen establishments have participated, with offerings ranging from the classic recipe to more creative pairings.
Programme Month of Beef in Oil 2026
The program consists of the menus dedicated to Manzo all'Olio De.Co. offered by participating restaurants throughout the month. The list of establishments, menus, and prices (approximately from 12 to 40 euros) are published by the Rovato Trade District at the beginning of November. Reservations are recommended at individual restaurants.
Highlights Month of Beef in Oil 2026
Thirty days dedicated to Manzo all'Olio De.Co. served with red rostrate corn polenta. Menus at controlled prices in about fifteen Rovato restaurants.
Prices Month of Beef in Oil 2026
Practical information — Month of Beef in Oil
When
All month of November, starting from November 1st.
Where
In the participating restaurants of Rovato (BS). The updated list and menus are published each year by the Trade District.
Prices and booking
Dedicated menus at controlled prices (approximately from 12 to 40 euros). Reservations recommended at individual restaurants.
How to get there
Rovato is reachable by train (Milan–Venice line) and by car from the Rovato exit of the A35 BreBeMi highway.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Month of Beef in Oil
Ristoranti di Rovato
Via Lamarmora 7, 25038 Rovato