Tortello & Steak Festival in Arcille: a gourmet Maremma

Tortello and Steak Festival in Arcille: The Gourmet Heart of the Maremma

Ah, Tuscany! We know it for its postcard landscapes, its eternal cities of art... But beyond the beaten paths, there are hidden gems where authenticity is savored with relish. Today, we head to a little corner of the Maremma: Arcille, in the province of Grosseto, for the wonderful Tortello and Steak Festival.

Imagine for a moment. Two weekends in June, the air fragrant with grilled meats and simmering sauces, laughter ringing out, and generous plates streaming by under a starry sky. That's what the Tortello and Steak Festival in Arcille is: a true immersion into the peasant cuisine of the Maremma, far from the tourist hustle and bustle.

An authentic feast in the heart of the Maremma

Arcille is not a town you'll find in every guidebook. It's a charming hamlet of Campagnatico, nestled on the right bank of the Ombrone, which developed in the 20th century after the land reclamation of the Maremma plain. And despite its modest size, this village is a true epicenter of local gastronomy! Besides this summer festival, Arcille also hosts the Suckling Pig and Steak Festival in spring, and the Porcini Mushroom Festival in autumn. A culinary dynamism that would make any big city pale!

The soul of this festival lies in the local associations, the A.S.D. Campagnatico Arcille and the Associazione Festeggiamenti Arcille, which work with passion. It is their volunteers, hands in the flour and utensils in hand, who prepare each dish according to ancestral recipes, rooted in the authentic cuisine of the Maremma. Here, every bite tells a story, that of a culinary tradition passed down from generation to generation, with local ingredients.

The stars of the menu: Handmade tortelli and grilled steak

As its name suggests, this festival honors two giants of Tuscan gastronomy. Get your taste buds ready!

• Handmade Tortello with Ricotta and Spinach: It's the undisputed star! These fresh pasta, made with love and dexterity by the volunteers, are a soft delight. You can enjoy them in several ways:
  • With a rich meat ragù
  • With a powerful wild boar ragù
  • Or in its simplest and most delicate version, with butter and sage.

  Honestly, the choice is difficult, and the temptation to try all three is great! If you'd like to learn how to make them, be aware that there are Tortelli Maremmani workshops to uncover all the secrets of this pasta.

• The Famous Grilled Steak: The other pillar of the festival. Cooked over the embers according to the authentic Maremma tradition, this veal steak is pure bliss for meat lovers. Tender, juicy, with that characteristic smoky flavor... it's a must!

Beyond the stars: The delights of the Maremma

But the festival is not limited to these two wonders. The menu is a true tribute to Maremmana cuisine, offering other specialties that deserve your full attention:

• The Pici: These thick hand-rolled spaghetti, typical of Tuscany, are served with a meat or wild boar ragù sauce. A rustic and comforting dish.
• Grilled Meats of Various Types: To vary the pleasures, other cuts of meat are also offered, always cooked to perfection over the embers.
• Hunter-Style Wild Boar Stew: A robust and flavorful dish, perfect for palates seeking intense flavors. The wild boar meat, slow-simmered, is incomparably tender. For another experience with wild boar, don't miss the Sagra of the Cinghiale in Capalbio.
• And of course, other specialties of the local cuisine will complete this delicious picture.

Pair it all with a good local wine – Tuscany is also a land of great vintages! You will find many options in the category Wines & Vineyards of our blog.

Practical information for 2026

The Tortello and Steak Festival is usually held over two weekends in June. In 2026, the dates were as follows:

• Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7
• Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14

The hours are simple and effective:

• Saturdays (June 6 and 13): The food stand is open only for dinner.
• Sundays (June 7 and 14): The food stand is open only for lunch.

Access and atmosphere:

Entrance to the festival area is free. You pay at the till for what you consume. It's an opportunity to dine or have lunch outdoors, in a friendly and family atmosphere, filled with the scents of the grill and fresh pasta. It's a true moment of gathering for the Arcille community and for visitors from the Grosseto area.

How to get there:

Arcille is a bit off the beaten path, which guarantees its authenticity! The car is the most practical solution. If you come from the motorway, exit at Grosseto Est, continue for about 10 km towards Scansano, then take the turnoff for Arcille (about 3 km further). The exact address is Via Italia, Loc. Arcille, 58042 Campagnatico.

Contact:

For any information or to book a table, you can contact the following number: +39 348 7951451.

An authentic experience in Maremma

This festival is much more than a simple food stand. It's a window open onto the soul of the Maremma, a place where the quality of the products and the hospitality of the locals make all the difference. It's the kind of experience we love to share with you on Toscane Cachée: authentic, tasty, and far from the crowds. If you're passing through in June, don't miss this event! You'll discover a corner of Tuscany where gastronomy is a celebration and where every dish is an invitation to travel.