Snail Festival – SMS Montagna
Tagliatelle with snail sauce in the Montagna hamlet of Quiliano
About Snail Festival (Montagna)
Snails, a Traditional Dish
In the hamlet of Montagna, part of the municipality of Quiliano in the province of Savona, the Snail Festival is a gastronomic tradition curated by the mutual aid society SMS Montagna. The snail, a staple of Ligurian peasant cuisine, is the star of this celebration that combines good food and community spirit.
The Festival Menu
The gastronomic offering includes a mixed appetizer, tagliatelle with snail sauce, ravioli with ragù, snail-based dishes, roast chicken and veal, and desserts, accompanied by wine and drinks. Service is indoors, with dinner on Saturdays and lunch on Sundays.
A Community Celebration
Organized by SMS Montagna at their headquarters on Via Lanrosso Inferiore, the festival is a deeply rooted event for the hamlet, drawing residents and visitors from the Savona coast. Reservations are recommended to secure a table.
Snail Festival (Montagna) — edition 2026
For 2026, the SMS Montagna Snail Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 (dinner from 7:30 PM) and Sunday, May 24 (lunch from 12:30 PM), at the headquarters on Via Lanrosso Inferiore in Quiliano. The menu includes mixed appetizers, tagliatelle with snail sauce, ravioli with ragù, snail dishes, roast chicken and veal, desserts, wine, and drinks. Indoor seating is available; reservations are recommended.
Programme Snail Festival (Montagna) 2026
Saturday, May 23
- 7:30 PM — Dinner with mixed appetizer, tagliatelle with snail sauce, ravioli with ragù, roasts, and desserts
Sunday, May 24
- 12:30 PM — Lunch with the traditional menu
Reservations: +39 347 5289276.
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Practical information — Snail Festival (Montagna)
Getting Here
By car: from the Savona or Vado Ligure coast, head towards Quiliano and the Montagna hamlet. Exit the A10 motorway at Savona or Vado Ligure.
Reservations
Reservations recommended: tel. +39 347 5289276. Indoor seating available.
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Where does it take place — Snail Festival (Montagna)
SMS Montagna, frazione Montagna di Quiliano
Via Lanrosso Inferiore 2, frazione Montagna, 17047 Quiliano