Sagra del Lisotto e Festeggiamenti di San Rocco

Grandma's lisotti, Pallare's pride

In Pallare, a Municipality in the Province of Savona in the Val Bormida, Grandma's lisotti are the most important specialty of the village. They are a potato flatbread cooked on the griddle, served in the traditional version with a garlic-based sauce and, in more recent versions, with delicious ingredients such as gorgonzola, Nutella, jam, and more. The product has obtained the Denominazione Comunale (De.Co.), a recognition that protects its recipe.

The San Rocco festival

The Sagra del Lisotto is held in mid-August, on the occasion of the San Rocco celebrations, at the sports facilities in Pallare. The food stand opens every evening, and also for lunch on Sundays, offering Grandma's lisotti and many other local specialties. Every evening is enlivened by live music, in a festive atmosphere that lasts for several days.

A valley tradition

Now in its fortieth edition, the Sagra del Lisotto is one of the most cherished summer events in the Savona Val Bormida. Organized by the Pro Loco Pallare, it celebrates a unique product and the art of traditional poor cuisine, when potatoes and a few other ingredients became a delicious dish. For those visiting the Savona hinterland in mid-August, it's an opportunity to discover a unique flavour and a welcoming community.