Novotel Vijayawada Varun has introduced an Italian Food Festival at G Bar, bringing regional Italian cuisine to the city through a curated dining experience.
Festival runs from 20 March to 5 April
The Italian Food Festival will be held from 20 March to 5 April. The offering includes both lunch and dinner services.
The festival is positioned to cater to Vijayawada’s growing interest in global cuisines.
Classic Tiramisu, Italian Food Festival, Novotel Vijayawada VarunMenu draws from regional Italian cuisine
The experience is built around a table d’hôte menu supported by live culinary counters.
The menu draws inspiration from regions including Tuscany, Sicily, Naples, and Emilia-Romagna.
Guests will be served dishes such as Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Arancini Balls with marinara sauce, a Trio of Bruschetta featuring tomato basil, guacamole, and roasted pepper, and Risotto Alla Milanese.
The menu also includes Chicken Involtini, roasted chicken with feta and olive-stuffed ravioli in basil pesto sauce, followed by Classic Tiramisu.
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Live counters add interactive element
Live culinary counters form a key part of the experience.
These stations are designed to showcase preparation techniques and allow guests to engage with the cuisine.
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Arancini Balls, Italian Food FestivaChef perspective on the festival
“At Novotel Vijayawada Varun, we are delighted to bring the essence of Italian cuisine to the city through this special festival. Italian cooking celebrates simplicity, seasonality and the purity of ingredients. We believe Vijayawada’s diners today are increasingly open to global culinary journeys, and this festival allows guests to explore the richness of Italian cuisine,”
said Executive Chef Shivaramakrishna J, Novotel Vijayawada Varun.
Experience positioning
The festival is open to families and food enthusiasts.
The initiative reflects the hotel’s focus on introducing international dining formats to the local market.
What: Italian Food FestivalWhere: Gourmet Bar, Novotel Vijayawada VarunWhen: 20th March to 5th April, 2026
Dining and Cooking