Food festivals in Verona

Bacanal del Gnoco (Venardi Gnocolar)

  • ★ 4.6
  • 5 February 2027
  • Verona, Italy
  • Free entry

The Venerdi Gnocolar is Verona's Carnival Friday, with a parade to Piazza San Zeno and gnocchi stands; tradition links it to a famine relief of 1531.

Hotels for these dates from USD 66/nightFood tours in Verona from €106Official siteAdd to calendar

Food tours in Verona: From Verona: Amarone Wine Tasting Tour with Transportation · ★ 4.9 (794)

Dates and details checked October 13, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Where to eat nearby

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Places from our Verona guide, nearest to the festival first.

Mercato dell'Antiquariato (Piazza San Zeno) under 100 m · Market★ 4.0 Mercato di San Zeno 150 m · Market★ 4.1 La Salumoteca - Agriosteria 150 m · Pasta★ 4.3 Piada & Friends 150 m · Hidden gems★ 4.4 Garage Coffee Bros 800 m · Café★ 4.6 La Cantina del 15 800 m · Italian · Citta Antica★ 4.1

Eat your way around Verona while you are in town

Bacanal del Gnoco (Venardi Gnocolar) runs 5 Feb 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Verona to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Verona around 5 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holiduhotels for these dates from USD 66/night Expediahotels for these dates Zen Hotelshotels in Verona from USD 68/night VIP Carscar hire in Verona from USD 8.04/day

Before you go: airport transfer to Verona (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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