To truly understand a region, nothing compares to tasting its traditional products and eating like the locals. Let yourself be guided on a journey to discover the authentic flavors of Bergamo.
Embark on a journey into cheese culture: with 30 traditional cheeses, 9 PDO-certified varieties, and 3 Slow Food Presidia, Bergamo is renowned as the European Cheese Capital. Thanks to its ancient cheese-making tradition, the city was awarded the title of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2019. You can savor its cheeses in traditional restaurants or visit one of the local dairies. Each dairy specializes in specific types of cheese.
Casoncelli, exquisite parcels of filled pasta, encapsulate ancient flavors and traditions. Their rich and flavorful filling brings the essence of Bergamasque cuisine to your plate. Each pair of hands crafts them with a unique, unmistakable touch. Dressed with butter, pancetta, and sage, they elevate simplicity into an unforgettable culinary experience.
There’s also a vegetarian version, the renowned Scarpinocc, filled with breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
Savor them, and if they win you over, learn to make them yourself at one of the Casoncello workshops.
Polenta, the golden treasure of the Bergamasque people, is one of the iconic dishes of Bergamo’s culinary tradition, often served alongside rabbit, braised beef, pork shank, or a hearty slice of local salami.
Every bite tells a story of ancient knowledge and shared moments of togetherness.