A major Italian food event in Rome this weekend, featuring tastings, masterclasses, and over 200 artisans at the Salone delle Fontane.
This Saturday and Sunday, Rome hosts a celebrated food festival, the 11th edition of the Simposio Trionfo del Gusto (Symposium: Triumph of Taste). This major Italian food event transforms the magnificent Salone delle Fontane into a vibrant landscape of flavors, featuring extensive food tasting opportunities, live cooking demonstrations, and vertical wine masterclasses.
A Convergence of Artisans and Culinary Masters
Recognized as one of Central Italy’s most important events for the promotion of Italian culinary excellence, with a special focus on the Lazio, the Symposium is a celebration of the country’s rich culinary heritage. Conceived and organized by the De Ventura family—brothers Michele and Daniele—the event is a testament to their passion for authentic Italian products. This new edition brings fresh energy, showcasing over 200 exhibitors, from prestigious olive oil and cheese producers to historic pasta makers, celebrated wineries, and innovative organic farms.
At this Rome food festival, the stage will be set for a series of dynamic culinary demonstrations led by renowned figures. Noted chef Fabio Campoli will be orchestrating show cooking sessions, while master gelatiere Dario Rossi will reveal the secrets of artisanal gelato. A special focus will be dedicated to Italy’s most iconic dish, with the great masters of pasta—including Tony Gamberoni of Bottega Gamberoni and Mauro Secondi of Pastificio Secondi—leading tastings and masterclasses that honor the craft.
Beyond the Plate: A Forum for Ideas and Innovation
Beyond the plate, this year’s Symposium also serves as a forum for critical industry debate at the Salone delle Fontane dell’Eur. On Saturday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM, a talk titled “The Evolution of Food and Wine Markets in Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America” will offer a deep dive into the dynamics of foreign markets increasingly strategic for Italian exports.
Later that day, at 3:30 PM, the focus will shift to home soil with the presentation of ‘I Nostri Borghi’ (Our Villages), an ambitious project for social and economic regeneration. This model aims to combat the depopulation of Italy’s historic villages and promote year-round, sustainable tourism, with a panel of distinguished speakers including the internationally renowned wine expert Gelasio Gaetani d’Aragona Lovatelli.
For anyone wondering what’s on in Rome this weekend, the Simposio Trionfo del Gusto is more than just a fair; it is a multi-sensory journey into the heart of Italy’s culinary heritage and a vital platform for the artisans who are its true guardians.
Event Details
What: XI Simposio Trionfo del Gusto
Where: Salone delle Fontane dell’Eur, Rome
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 19, 2025: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM