Supplì Festival - Ponte Milvio

A festival born for the supplì

The supplì is perhaps the most iconic symbol of Roman street food: rice, tomato sauce, and that signature string of mozzarella that stretches with the first bite—the feature that gave the most famous variation its name, the supplì al telefono. In November 2025, the Municipio XV of Rome decided to dedicate an entire festival to this treat, choosing the Ponte Milvio square as its stage—one of the most popular meeting spots in Northern Rome, located in the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region.

The underlying concept is proudly grassroots: bringing the fry shops and pizzerias that prepare fresh supplì daily out into the square, connecting them with local residents and Romans from across the city, and transforming a humble counter snack into a collective celebration.

Who brings the supplì to the square

The first edition brought together nine of the capital's most representative establishments, a true census of high-quality Roman frying:

• Supplizio, a historic venue dedicated to Roman fried specialties
• Trapizzino, which reinvented the very concept of street food in Rome
• La Casa del Supplì
• I Fritti di Sora Milvia
• 180gr Pizzeria
• La Gatta Mangiona
• Pizza e Bolle
• Gli Eroi della Pizza
• Sancho

Alongside the food stalls, Ciociaria Naturale—an association representing ten small-scale producers of organic and biodynamic wines from Lazio—offered pairings that expanded the focus from fried food to the wider territory, from the Castelli Romani to the Ciociaria region.

Music, urban art, and encounters

The day goes beyond just tasting. The square hosts live music and performances by Roman street artists, with live painting sessions unfolding throughout the day. Artists involved in the first edition included Maupal, a well-known name in the capital's street art scene. These activities are interspersed with meet-and-greets between food artisans, designed to share techniques, ingredients, and the small obsessions of the craft with the public.

A success beyond expectations

The debut on November 8, 2025, exceeded all forecasts: according to the report released by the president of Municipio XV, Daniele Torquati, and the Councilor for Commerce, Tommaso Martelli, the festival recorded over 15,000 visitors and approximately 12,000 supplì sold in ten hours. This influx created some queues and organizational challenges, which the administrators openly acknowledged, announcing plans to work on a future edition with a wider offering and a more rational layout of the stands.

Ponte Milvio, a neighborhood telling its story through food

The choice of location is no coincidence. Ponte Milvio is one of the oldest bridges in Rome, the site of the 312 AD battle between Constantine and Maxentius, and in recent decades, it has become a hub for the city's nightlife and commerce. The pedestrian-friendly square in front is perfectly suited for a street festival: you arrive on foot from the Lungotevere, stroll between the stalls, and pause to watch a mural being painted live.

What to expect from future editions

As this is a very young event, the calendar is not yet set in stone. The direction expressed by the Municipio XV points toward a return in the autumn, with more space for producers and reduced waiting times. Those wishing to attend should check dates and programs on the Municipio XV channels and the event's social media profiles in the weeks leading up to the event.