Stragusto – International Street Food Festival

Stragusto: Street food takes center stage in Trapani

Stragusto – International Street Food Festival is one of the most renowned culinary events in Western Sicily. Every summer, the festival brings the best of Mediterranean street food to the historic center of Trapani. The event is set in the evocative Piazza Mercato del Pesce, the city's ancient fish market, which comes alive for several nights with the authentic sounds, aromas, and colors of a traditional market.

A celebration of live flavors

At the heart of Stragusto are the artisan producers—true masters of taste—who prepare their specialties live in front of the audience. Sicilian street food is the undisputed star: from Trapani-style couscous and takeaway busiate to fresh tuna sandwiches and Palermo specialties, not to mention Nebrodi porchetta and local Slow Food presidia products. Alongside these local delicacies, the festival features traditions from other Italian regions and international cuisines from across the Mediterranean, creating a continuous dialogue between cultures and recipes.

The wine area on the Mura di Tramontana

One of the most popular attractions is the wine tasting area, set up on the Mura di Tramontana walls overlooking the sea. Here, at sunset, local wineries offer a selection of their wines, guided by expert sommeliers—an experience that pairs the pleasure of a glass of wine with the unique panorama of the Trapani coast.

Culture, tradition, and sustainability

Stragusto is more than just gastronomy; it is a narrative of popular culinary tradition and the Mediterranean identity of Trapani. The event is organized by Trapani Welcome in collaboration with Pro Loco Trapani Centro and the Municipality of Trapani, with an increasing focus on sustainability and the quality of raw ingredients. Strolling through the stalls at dusk, tasting one dish after another, and letting yourself be guided by the aromas is the best way to experience the authentic gastronomic soul of Sicily.

• Where: Piazza Mercato del Pesce, historic center of Trapani (Province of Trapani, Sicily)
• When: In summer, during the evenings of July
• What: Sicilian, Italian, and Mediterranean street food, wine tasting area