Local cuisine

Spoleto cuisine derives from an ancient, widespread rural tradition and from the deep connection between community and environment, based on respect and enhancement of the land's produce. A good number of restaurants offer delicious dishes using local ingredients, such as cereals, legumes, truffles, mushrooms, saffron, honey, chestnuts and asparagus, but also meat and cheese.

The star of every dish is undoubtedly extra virgin olive oil. In autumn, the process of olive harvesting and pressing is accompanied by tasting, entertainment and training initiatives aimed at promoting the culture of the so-called "green gold" and deepening the knowledge of its excellent qualities.

Among the most important events it is worth mentioning Frantoi Aperti, which every year, between October and November, offers a rich program of events that animate the mills scattered throughout the region.

The Spoleto area also boasts an excellent winemaking tradition, mainly linked to Trebbiano Spoletino, a straw-yellow DOC white wine, born from the rediscovery of an ancient native vine of the Spoleto Valley.

Many festivals and popular celebrations take place in the small hamlets around Spoleto, allowing visitors to delve into become immersed in the flavors and smells of local cuisine: from asparagus to crayfish, from the Trebbiano Spoletino wine to truffles, there is no shortage of opportunities to sample the area's gastronomic excellence and learn more about local traditions.

Mobirise

Wild asparagus

Chestnuts

Honey

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pane sciapo

Truffle

Saffron

Spoleto DOC Trebbiano spoletino

Local recipes

Attorta

Once prepared on the occasion of the main festivities of the year, today this sweet is typical of Christmas or in any case of the winter period.

Crescionda di Spoleto

Among the many traditional desserts, the Crescionda is undoubtedly the most typical dessert of the Spoleto area, unknown in the rest of Umbria.

Crostini with liver paté

Inevitable among appetizers, spread on slices of toasted bread, the Umbrian chicken liver paté perfectly represents the tradition and strong flavors of the area.

Strangozzi

Strangozzi, long pasta format, are a typical first course of humble and ancient origin.

Strangozzi alla spoletina

Strangozzi alla Spoletina are typical Umbrian fettuccine, of humble and ancient origin, which are seasoned with tomato and parsley

Strangozzi with truffles

In the past strangozzi with truffles were prepared during the Christmas holidays and for Carnival.

Strangozzi ai sanguinosi

Saffron milk cap mushrooms are mushrooms (Lactarius deliciosus) that grow in pine forests and especially in fir forests in autumn and, in high mountains, also in July.

Minestra di farro

Of peasant origin, spelt soup is a typical Umbrian dish of high nutritional value. Spelt is in fact a complete food, containing vitamins and mineral salts, and an excellent source of protein.

Frittata con gli asparagi

Wild asparagus goes perfectly with eggs, a typical recipe of the Spoleto countryside where both raw materials are widespread.

Events and News

60th VAPORETTI RACE

11/06/2026

From 11 to 14 June, the 60th edition of Spoleto’s traditional event ...

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SPOLETO CARD: JUNE GUIDED TOURS

13/06/2026

Spoleto Card themed guided tours are scheduled every week ...

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WINE TASTING AT THE PALACE

14/06/2026

Telling the story of the territory through art and wine ...

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SPOLETO CULTURA FOCUS

14/06/2026

Scheduled visits at Palazzo Collicola, Casa Romana and Rocca Albornoz – National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto ...

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FLEA MARKET

14/06/2026

The market takes place in Spoleto every second Sunday of the month ...

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FESTIVAL OF GNOCCHI, PORK AND... GOOD WINE

19/06/2026

19–28 June in San Brizio di Spoleto ...

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UMBRIA LUP&BEER

19/06/2026

On Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June at the Chiostro di San Nicolò, a preview of the event dedicated to craft beer ...

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FESTIVAL DEI DUE MONDI

26/06/2026

The programme for the 69th edition, running from 26 June to 12 July 2026, has been unveiled ...

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80th EXPERIMENTAL OPERA SEASON

06/08/2026

From 6 August to 28 September, the programme features four new productions and a lieder recital, including three world premieres. ...

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INAUDITO

24/10/2026

A musical festival amidst the wonders of Umbrian art ...

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