Non la solita zuppa
The streets of Gavi fill with autumn soups and flavors
About Non la solita zuppa
A culinary journey through the alleys of Gavi
"Non la solita zuppa" (Not Just Your Usual Soup) is the gastronomic event that brings the streets of Gavi, in the province of Alessandria, to life in the heart of the Piedmontese wine region. Organized by the Pro Loco of Gavi, the event offers a widespread itinerary throughout the historic center, with stalls and tasting points dedicated to a wide variety of soups and warm dishes, perfect for the autumn season.
The concept behind the event is simple and welcoming: to turn the streets and small squares of the town into a large open-air dining room, where you can walk from one stall to another tasting different recipes. It is not just one soup, but many interpretations, from traditional peasant broths to more refined dishes, in a journey that invites you to rediscover the simple and genuine flavors of local cuisine.
Gavi, a village between history and wine
The setting is Gavi, a village overlooking the hills on the border between Piedmont and Liguria, dominated by the imposing Forte di Gavi, an ancient fortress that watches over the town and the Lemme valley. Gavi is world-renowned for its white wine, the Gavi DOCG, made from the Cortese grape: visiting the village during the event is also the perfect opportunity to pair your soups with a glass of this noble Piedmontese white.
Strolling through the historic alleys, among churches, oratories, and medieval vistas, while the air fills with the scent of warm dishes, is an experience that combines gastronomy, conviviality, and local discovery.
An autumn event for the whole family
The event, with free access to the village streets, is designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace, in good company, soaking up the intimate atmosphere of an authentic Piedmontese village. It is the ideal occasion for an autumn day trip, combining a gastronomic walk with a visit to the Fort and the surrounding Gavi hills.
- Stalls featuring a variety of traditional soups and warm dishes
- Itinerary through the streets and squares of the historic center
- Set against the backdrop of the village of Gavi and its Fort
- Local wines, starting with the famous Gavi DOCG
An event that tells the story of a community's identity and warmth—a community that loves to welcome and share—through a dish as simple as soup.
Non la solita zuppa — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of "Non la solita zuppa" will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the streets of the historic center of Gavi (province of Alessandria), organized by the Pro Loco of Gavi.
As per tradition, the event will offer a traveling gastronomic itinerary among the village stalls, with a wide variety of soups and warm dishes suitable for the autumn season, to be enjoyed while strolling through the alleys in the shadow of the Forte di Gavi.
The Municipality has confirmed the date, while the detailed program (times, stall menus, any entertainment) will be published by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Non la solita zuppa 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The Municipality of Gavi indicates that "further updates" will follow, managed by the Pro Loco.
The usual structure of the event includes a gastronomic itinerary in the streets of the historic center, with multiple tasting points dedicated to different traditional soups and warm dishes. Times, the list of stalls, and any side initiatives will be communicated in the weeks leading up to the event on the channels of the Pro Loco and the Municipality of Gavi.
Highlights Non la solita zuppa 2026
- Traveling gastronomic route through the village streets
- Various traditional Piedmontese soups and warm dishes
- Setting of the historic center of Gavi and its Fort
Prices Non la solita zuppa 2026
Practical information — Non la solita zuppa
When
Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the streets of the historic center of Gavi (AL).
How to get there
By car: Gavi can be reached via the A26 motorway (Ovada exit) or the A7, conveniently located between Genoa and Alessandria. By train: the Gavi station is on the Genoa-Acqui Terme line; alternatively, the Serravalle Scrivia station is well-connected.
Tips
The event takes place on foot along the village streets: wear comfortable shoes. Take advantage of the day to visit the Forte di Gavi and discover the Gavi DOCG wineries in the surrounding area. The detailed program is published by the Pro Loco of Gavi in the weeks leading up to the event.
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Where does it take place — Non la solita zuppa
Centro storico di Gavi