Tortelli and Lambrusco

The tortello, soul of Mantua cuisine

Tortelli and Lambrusco is the event that the Festival of Mantua Cuisine dedicates in autumn to the tortello, one of the iconic dishes of Mantua. At the PalaUnical (formerly Palabam), for five weekends, pumpkin tortelli and other traditional stuffed pasta dishes become the stars of a grand gastronomic celebration.

Five weekends of taste

The format mirrors that of its spring counterpart, Risotti and Lambruschi: indoor venue, no reservations needed, free parking. Food is served on Friday and Saturday evenings (7 PM-10:30 PM) and on Sundays also for lunch (12 PM-3 PM) and dinner (7 PM-10 PM). The star of the menu is Mantua tortelli, paired with Lambrusco, the typical sparkling wines of the plains.

Special Guests

Each edition also features specialities from other regions, such as Castel Goffredo's Bitter Tortello and Valeggio's Tortellini, for a journey through the great tradition of stuffed pasta from the Po Valley. An opportunity to discover and compare different interpretations of a dish that spans provinces and regional borders.

Mantua, capital of the tortello

Mantua (Province of Mantua) is famous throughout Italy for its pumpkin tortelli, with their characteristic sweet and savoury contrast given by the addition of mostarda and amaretti biscuits. Tortelli and Lambrusco celebrates this excellence in a convivial and accessible way, bringing Mantua cuisine to the table at popular prices.