To those who cook with their hands and heart. To those who eat slowly, savoring every moment. To those who believe that food, real food, can still tell a story. This one is for you.
There is a time of year when Pistoia lights up with ancient scents and new promise. A suspended time, when memories of grandma’s cooking intertwine with the elegance of gourmet creations, and the heart is filled as much as the palate.
That moment is called La Toscana in Bocca, and this year it returns-more alive than ever-from April 24 to 27 at the majestic former Breda Cathedral, which will become a temple of flavors and emotions.
Because there are places you visit with your eyes, and others-like La Toscana in Bocca-that you experience with your heart, one taste at a time.
Close your eyes. Now imagine the flavor that makes you feel at home. At La Toscana in Bocca you might find it again, or discover a new one you’ll never forget.”
“Every Taste is a Journey“: this is not only the claim of the eighth edition, it is the promise of four days when Tuscany stops being a mere region and becomes a world to be tasted, to be heard, to be experienced.
The suggestions for the palate, in fact, will be many: from fried pizza with peposo and pecorino cheese from the Pistoia Mountains to ribollita “in a triple version”; from tortelli stuffed with burrata and mortadella from Prato to pici all’amatriciana di cinta senese, and why not, even a taste of fish, all accompanied by wines and liqueurs from the area; to desserts, with peaches from Prato, cakes, ice cream and much more. A huge spot for the area and its delicacies.
A world of silly bread and ribollita, but also surprising tortelli, contemporary cocktails, and desserts that feel like hugs.
Born out of the passion of Confcommercio Pistoia and Prato and the City of Pistoia Tourist Consortium, under the wise guidance of Paolo Mati, and supported by the Region of Tuscany as part of the Vetrina Toscana project , the event aims to be a bridge between taste and territory, between tradition and innovation, between roots and desire.
( in photo Paolo Mati and staff Toscana Fair)
👨🍳 24 restaurateurs, one big tale of love for Tuscan cuisine
In this edition, 24 restaurant excellences from Pistoia and Prato will create a culinary journey where each dish has something to tell. Participating businesses will be: Rosso Veneziano; Enoteca La Bussola da Gino; Frisco Burger Bar; Gelateria Bar Nazionale Agliana; Il Garganello by Gargantuà Osteria; Il Taba Dolce di Latte; La Bodega; La Bussola da Gino; La Degna Tana; La Fenice Pizzeria Contemporanea; Butchers Federcarni; Pasticceria Nuovo Mondo; Quore Pop Contemporary Osteria; Il Capriolo Restaurant; Toscana Fair; Villa Zelma; Voronoi; Ultimo Ristorante; La Locanda del Capitano; Trattoria da Burde; Luca Borgioli The Lab; I Vivai; Poke Chiacchere; Agriturismo a Casa Nostra.
From contemporary pizzerias to cocktail bars, innovative restaurants, and agritourisms, everyone will bring their own piece of Tuscany. An authentic, generous Tuscany made of kneading hands and shining eyes.
🌟 When cuisine meets the stars (and leaves you breathless)
Yesterday, Thursday, April 24, the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the presence of the Organizers and the Institutions, then the dancing began with the presentation of the event by Simone Gai- Tvl, and the testimonies of the organizers on stage, continued with the tasting of the wines of the Pistoia Mountains by Gregorio Ceccarelli by Aist, while at 9:30 p.m. it was the live performance of Orchestraccia that cheered up the event full of participants already at the table.
🎶 Food, music, stories: a journey that engages all the senses
The program of the event is a true emotional journey:
- On Friday 25, the main protagonists will be the restaurateurs, including. Manuel Maiorano and his ” crispy meadow peach” with cooking shows, culinary contests and the spectacular knife fight by Federcarni Butchers. In the evening, music with the Skiffles.
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On Saturday 26, in addition to the meeting with Bartolini, there will be workshops, guided tastings, mystery box and DJ set with Goofy DJ from 10 p.m.
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On Sunday 27, in addition to Tommaso Foglia, there will be a children’s show, a magic show with Francesco Micheloni, and the presentation of the book “To Penelope Taking the Suitcase” with Cristina Manetti, creator of La Toscana delle Donne. The closing will be entrusted to the intense music of Paola Guadagno.
During all days:
👧 Workshops for small chefs,
📚 Talk, meetings and presentations,
🍽️ Show cooking,
🍷 Guided tastings
🎶 And lots and lots of atmosphere.
💬 It’s not just food. It is memory. It is desire. It is home.
Toscana in Bocca is much more than a gastronomic event. It is a declaration of love.
It is the smell of sauce cooking slowly. It is a voice calling you to the table. It is a toast among friends.
It’s that sense of fullness that comes not just from eating well, but from being exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Come hungry for excitement, curious as a traveler and ready to fall in love with a flavor. Tuscany is waiting for you, and it knows how to make you feel part of its history.”
📍 Useful info
📅 Dates: April 24-27, 2025
📍 Location: former Breda Cathedral, Pistoia
🎟️ Free admission | 🍷 Paid tastings
