With roots stretching back to the Roman Empire, Ferragosto finds its origins in ‘Feriae Augusti’ – the August rest – a pause after weeks of working on the farm. Today, in Rivamonte Agordino residents make the most of the day by heading out into the mountains and catching up with friends and family. At its heart, Ferragosto is about togetherness – and, of course, food. Loved ones gather to celebrate the season’s bounty, sharing the fruits of their labour.
FERRAGOSTO
Join us on 14th and 15th August as we celebrate the Italian tradition of Ferragosto, a vibrant summer festival dating back to ancient Rome.
Ferragosto at Da Costa
Join us for dinner on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August for Da Costa’s nod to Italy’s holiday ‘Ferragosto’ – the Somerset way.
We’ll be serving seasonal Italian specials and celebratory cocktails, crafted especially for the occasion, alongside our a la carte menu. We will also be pouring Italian wines by the magnum to toast the festivities.
On Saturday evening at 6pm, Atsushi Hasegawa takes to the decks, spinning Italian disco on vinyl.
Reservations recommended.
Sample Menu
Starters
Braised Ox tongue tonnato, fennel, capers and parsley £16.50
Prosciutto e Melone, EVOO, lime £12
Grilled octopus, Fran’s sweet peppers and tomatoes, garden herbs, fig leaf vinaigrette £18
Mains
Risotto al Limone, zucchini, Westcombe ricotta £23
Whole fish M/P
Pasta alla Norma £22
Beef Fiorentina steak £12/100g
Sides
Panzanella salad £18
Sweet
Gelo di Melone £9
Ferragosto Wine List
Jeroboam
Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Fattoria Le Pupille, Tuscany, Italy, 2022 (Red)
By Ott Rosé, Domaine Ott, Provence, France, 2024 (Rosé)
Magnum
Soave Classico Calvarino, Pieropan, Veneto, Italy, 2022 (White)
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Vigna Santa Margherita, Panizzi, Tuscany, Italy, 2021 (White)
Bosco di Gica Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Adami, Veneto, Italy, NV (Sparkling)