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.
31/10/2026
Spoleto Card themed guided tours are scheduled every week ...
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01/11/2026
Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November: two days of spirituality, history and nature in the places associated with St Francis ...
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01/11/2026
From 30 October to 1 November 2026, Spoleto will once again be the capital of sweet delicacies. ...
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01/11/2026
From one tower to another via the ancient military walkways, discovering the fascinating history of the Rocca Albornoz ...
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06/11/2026
From 16 October to 20 November 2026, three events featuring big names from the international music scene ...
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08/11/2026
Theatre perfomances for children and families at the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti ...
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08/11/2026
The market takes place in Spoleto every second Sunday of the month ...
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29/11/2026
Over two months of events spanning culture, music, theatre, art, food and wine, sport and activities for children. A programme put together by the Cit ...
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25/07/2026
From 27 June 2026: three new exhibitions and the new layout of the “G. Carandente” Gallery of Modern Art ...
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26/10/2026
Nine performances are scheduled from 26 October 2026 to 11 April 2027 ...
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25/07/2026
From 28 June 2026 to 25 April 2027 at the Rocca Albornoz – National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto, the first of four exhibitions to celebrate the cen ...
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