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Don't Lose Your Gourd: A Pumpkin Dinner in Vicenza's Mountains
A Halloween weekend with a culinary twist in Vicenza's Italian mountains. At Locanda alla Stella, local pumpkin meets the celebrated Mantuan variety on a special autumn menu, from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
Looking for a unique autumn food experience in Italy? From 30 October to 1 November 2026, Locanda alla Stella in Vicenza's mountains celebrates pumpkin season with Non perdere la zucca, a special menu featuring two Italian varieties: traditional local pumpkin and the celebrated pumpkin of Mantua. A delicious excuse to explore the mountain villages of Vicenza during Halloween weekend.
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In this story: Don't lose your gourd ↓ Two Italian pumpkins on the menu ↓ Halloween in Vicenza's mountains ↓
DON'T LOSE YOUR GOURD ↓
In Italian, zucca means both pumpkin and, colloquially, your head. So Non perdere la zucca, the name of this autumn food event, comes with a double meaning that translates rather nicely as Don't Lose Your Gourd. From 30 October to 1 November 2026, Locanda alla Stella, a family run restaurant in the mountains of Vicenza, dedicates a special seasonal menu to one of autumn's most versatile ingredients: the pumpkin.
TWO ITALIAN PUMPKINS ON THE MENU ↓
The restaurant brings together two varieties: the traditional local pumpkin and the famous Mantuan pumpkin from neighbouring Lombardy. Mantuan pumpkin is an important ingredient in northern Italian cooking, particularly in the region's celebrated tortelli di zucca, fresh pasta parcels filled with pumpkin. It is also recognised as a traditional regional agricultural product. At Locanda alla Stella, the two varieties become the protagonists of a dedicated autumn menu, an invitation to discover how an everyday seasonal ingredient can inspire a more considered mountain dining experience. Individual dishes and prices have yet to be announced.
HALLOWEEN IN VICENZA'S MOUNTAINS ↓
Set in Camporovere di Roana, on the Seven Municipalities Plateau in Vicenza province, Locanda alla Stella is a traditional mountain inn with a restaurant, guest rooms and a strong connection to regional cooking. Its special pumpkin weekend offers food travellers an appealing alternative to the usual Halloween celebrations, with seasonal Italian cuisine and a mountain setting. For anyone exploring hidden food gems in Italy, autumn dining experiences in Europe or unusual things to do in Vicenza, it's an opportunity to discover another side of the region's culinary culture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ↓
Where can I enjoy a pumpkin tasting menu in Vicenza? Locanda alla Stella in Camporovere di Roana, Vicenza province, hosts Non perdere la zucca from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
What makes this Italian pumpkin menu special? The event celebrates two varieties of pumpkin, one traditionally used locally and the other associated with Mantua, a city famous for its pumpkin based culinary traditions.
Is there live music or a Halloween party? The published programme describes a seasonal food event. No live music or additional entertainment has been announced.
Do I need to book? Reservations are strongly recommended. Contact Locanda alla Stella directly for the menu, pricing and available meal times.
Sources
- Asiago.it · Non perdere la zucca alla Locanda alla Stella di Camporovere
- Locanda alla Stella · Locanda Stella Camporovere, Cucina di territorio e identità
- Treccani · Zucca
- inLombardia · La zucca mantovana