Tortello and Steak Festival in Arcille

A village festival in the heart of the Maremma

In the quiet hamlet of Arcille, located on the plains on the right bank of the Ombrone river, within the Municipality of Campagnatico (Grosseto province, Tuscany), the Tortello and Steak Festival is one of the most anticipated gastronomic events of the early Maremma summer. For two weekends in June, the festival area transforms into a large, convivial gathering place where you can enjoy the iconic dishes of local peasant cuisine.

The stars of the menu

The signature dish of the event is the handmade ricotta and spinach tortello, one of the most beloved specialties of the Tuscan tradition, served in various ways: with meat sauce, wild boar sauce, or simply with butter and sage. Alongside the tortello, the other great star is the grilled steak, cooked over embers according to authentic Maremma tradition.

The menu is completed by other local offerings:

• Pici with meat or wild boar sauce
• Various grilled meats
• Wild boar stew cacciatora style
• Other Maremma culinary specialties

Every dish is prepared by local volunteers, following recipes rooted in the genuine cuisine of the Maremma, using local ingredients.

Arcille and the festival tradition

Arcille is a small hamlet that developed during the 20th century, following the reclamation of the Maremma plains and the land reform initiated in the 1950s. Despite its small size, the village is particularly lively when it comes to food festivals: in addition to the Tortello and Steak Festival in June, the Piglet and Steak Festival is held in the spring, and the Porcini Mushroom Festival in the autumn. The local associations, A.S.D. Campagnatico Arcille and the Associazione Festeggiamenti Arcille, organize these events and keep this tradition alive.

Atmosphere and conviviality

More than just a food stand, the festival is a meeting point for the entire Arcille community and visitors arriving from the surroundings of Grosseto. You dine outdoors, in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, amidst the aromas of the grill and freshly rolled pasta. It is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Tuscan Maremma far from the main tourist routes, where the quality of the food and the village hospitality make all the difference.