Food Festivals in ItalyIT
Basilicata · Rustic Cooking

Ù Cauzuncìdde dè Lavidd

Lavello · Basilicata, Italy · Late October ✅ Verified 2026

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

A festival in Piazza Plebiscito for Lavello's own sweet ricotta ravioli, a recipe passed down orally that local legend traces to two doctors from Baghdad who introduced it to Basilicata in the 1200s. Founded by the Associazione Labellum, alongside the Pro Loco 'F. Ricciuti,' Associazione San Mauro, and the folk group 'I F'st'nidd,' in a town also known for its focaccia, scaldatelli, and its own historic wine estates.

Cauzuncielli (Ravioli di Ricotta Dolce)
DatesLate October
OrganizerAssociazione Labellum (founded by Savino di Noia and Donato Boccone), with the Comune di Lavello, Pro Loco "F. Ricciuti", and Associazione San Mauro
Food FocusCauzuncielli (Ravioli di Ricotta Dolce)
Nearest airportBari Airport (BRI)
GPS41.0644, 15.7972
Nearest provincial capitalPotenza · ~56 km · approx 1.0h drive
Nearest region capitalPotenza · ~47 km · approx 0.7h drive
Typical weather in OctoberMild, more rain likely — 19-22°C, still pleasant in the evenings.
More like this
Explore the full interactive guide →
Sources:
https://touringclub.it/itinerari-e-weekend/basilicata-itinerario-del-gusto-a-lavello-matera-e-dintorni
https://www.vulturenews.net/a-lavello-torna-le-vie-del-grano-la-sagra-che-valorizza-il-patrimonio-della-nostra-regione-i-dettagli/