The Rome Film Festival: autumn’s beating heart
Every autumn, Rome glows with lights, red carpets and film lovers from all over the world: from 15 to 26 October 2025, the 20th edition of the Rome Film Festival will take place, an international event that transforms the capital into a stage under the stars. But what does a Roman osteria like ours have to do with cinema? Much more than you might imagine. This period is the perfect opportunity to combine culture, atmosphere and culinary delights for those who love to take their seats in a theatre and then sit down at the table. The Festival The Film Festival, held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, hosted numerous screening rooms, related events, red carpet appearances and meetings with authors and actors. This year, the Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary with a rich schedule: over 150 titles including movies, documentaries, retrospectives, “Best of” events and special screenings. Starting on 15 October with Riccardo Milani’s “La vita va così” (Life Goes This Way), it will close on the 26th of the month. The festival is not confined to the Auditorium area: complementary events extend to other cultural spaces in the city, involving neighbourhoods, art galleries, exhibitions and installations. It is clear that those who come to Rome for the festival are not only looking for projections, but also for the experience of “living Rome”, and this opens up space for dialogue between cinema and food. Cinema and food: a scenario to experience together After an evening at the cinema, there is nothing that warms the heart like a typical Roman dish. A steaming plate of amatriciana, a well-made carbonara or a seasonal dish with mushrooms: all offer that sense of belonging, territoriality and conviviality that is lacking from the solo cinema experience. Cinema makes you travel, it excites you and makes you think. Food does the same thing: every dish has a story, an origin, a culture. Offering typical dishes is like offering the audience an “extra scene”, an immersive moment beyond the cinema theatre. Practical advice for festival visitors Our restaurant is located in the Prati district: a convenient location for those arriving from various central areas. Book in advance: during the festival, many cinemas, restaurants and bars will be full. We offer hot, traditional dishes and ‘just the right’ portions for those who don’t want to eat a heavy meal before returning to their hotel or continuing their evening. If you happen to be in Rome for the Film Festival during this period, don’t let the experience end at the cinema. Come and have lunch or dinner at Il Ragno D’Oro: we are waiting for you with typical Roman dishes, a warm atmosphere and the desire to turn an evening at the cinema into an unforgettable memory. Book your table or ask us for the seasonal dish to enjoy while you let yourself be inspired by the big screen!