Cozze Mangiafuoco
PDO mussels prepared with tomato sauce, oil, the scent of white Polesine garlic, parsley and a mix of chillies that makes them pleasantly spicy without hiding their natural taste.
🦪 Festival della Cozza DOP di Scardovari
The only Italian PDO mussel takes centre stage again at Ponte Molo. Seven dishes, one season, one area.
Welcome to the Festival della Cozza DOP
The Festival della Cozza DOP is back at Ponte Molo, the event that celebrates the flagship product of the Po Delta.
While stocks last, you can enjoy a special menu dedicated to this excellent ingredient, a symbol of our area.
The Cozza di Scardovari PDO mussel is only available for a limited time of the year. Do not miss the chance to taste it in our dishes, created to bring out its unique qualities.
The Festival Dishes
Seven special dishes with the Cozza di Scardovari PDO mussel, prepared by our kitchen.
Cozze in Cassopipa
A classic of Venetian cooking: PDO mussels cooked without tomato, with white Polesine garlic, a drizzle of oil, white wine and the scent of fresh basil. A typical recipe that brings out the natural taste of the mussels.
Cozze alla Polesana
Our take on a local dish: PDO mussels flavoured with pecorino cheese from the Po Delta shepherd. A surprising pairing of land and sea that is worth trying.
Cozze Dorate
Oven-baked PDO mussels au gratin with a light breading. The short cooking time keeps the mussels soft while the surface becomes crispy and golden.
Cozze al Gorgonzola del Pastore del Delta
PDO mussels in a Po Delta shepherd's gorgonzola stew. An unexpected meeting between the saltiness of the sea and the creaminess of the cheese, tied together by the area.
Cozze Fritte con Maionese al Lime
Breaded and fried PDO mussels, served with homemade lime mayonnaise. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with the fresh and citrusy note of the sauce to finish the bite.
Linguine Cozze e Friggitelli
Durum wheat linguine with lightly seared San Marzano tomatoes, friggitelli peppers and PDO mussels. A pasta dish that combines the sweetness of the tomatoes, the slight spiciness of the friggitelli and the taste of the sea.
Domenica del Delta: the special offer
Every Sunday evening, for the whole duration of the Festival, choose any 3 dishes from the menu and pay only €29 , including a glass of local wine and the cover charge. Offer valid only on Sunday evenings, subject to availability.
Open the form in a new windowA Unique Product
The Cozza di Scardovari is the only Italian mussel to boast the PDO mark. It is born and grows exclusively in the Sacca di Scardovari, in the heart of the Po Delta, recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015.
This 100% Italian mollusc stands out for its unique features due to the particular ecosystem where it is farmed, where the fresh water of the Po meets the salt water of the Adriatic:
From late May to early August (depending on water temperature), Cozza di Scardovari PDO mussels are available fresh, at the peak of their quality and taste.
- Naturally sweet taste with low sodium content
- Plump meat making up at least 25% of the total weight
- Soft and melting texture with high palatability
- Sustainable production that respects the environment and biodiversity
When is the Festival back?
The Festival della Cozza DOP is held around May, but it does not have a set start or end date.
The Consorzio della Cozza di Scardovari DOP decides when to start, as soon as the mussels are ready and on sale.
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