St. Faustino’s Party

St. Faustino’s Party, Not Just Couples. On Feb. 15, Hotel Diana Roof Garden celebrates the feast of St. Faustinus, patron saint of singles

Between music, DJ sets, cocktails and gourmet delicacies, all strictly themed, an evening dedicated to “oddballs” of all ages

Singles also celebrate. After the customary Valentine’s Day celebration, Rome’s Hotel Diana Roof Garden is launching an evening dedicated to all (momentarily) lonely hearts in search of a soul mate. And it does so under the auspices of St. Faustinus, patron saint of singlethood, whose celebration falls on February 15, this year in the midst of Carnival.

The menu designed by chef Umberto Vezzoli.

So here, from 7 p.m. onward, is San Faustino’s Party, a festive cocktail prolongé with music and DJ set reserved for “oddballs” of all ages. Full of gourmet proposals strictly in theme, designed by chef Umberto Vezzoli.

Such as the Hot in the City, composée of mini hot dogs of chicken and pistachios or shrimp and vegetables, wrapped in shuttles of colorful bread, or A Broken Couple, re-interpretation of the classic fish&chips, with tempura cod, crispy octopus, yogurt sauce and potato sticks. All to enjoy then is the Red Passion, bewitching red beet risotto, along with the Trancio di cuori, a selection of pizzas, pincas and pizzottas with the most mouth-watering toppings, and the Burger solitaire, slim burgers of beef, salmon or vegetables. Don’t miss the Seeking the Middle dessert, from the double dark chocolate and berry mousse.

Sparking the Brescian chef’s imagination are the common origins with the patron saint: since St. Faustino, in addition to supporting Signorini&signorine, is also the protector of the city Lioness of Italy. “February 15 is a date I have always carried in my heart,” Vezzoli explains. “In fact, in Brescia, in honor of the saint, a big fair is held every year , with stalls, handicrafts and food specialties. And along the crowded streets of the historic center was always an opportunity for unexpected encounters, favored of course From St. Faustinus. Who, I am sure, will be benevolent here in Rome as well….”

Also in theme with the evening of course are the drinks, designed for the occasion by Gianluca Storchi, bartender at Diana Cocktail Bar. Which wines? Faustino’s Spritz, made with vodka, rosé wine and elderflower, light and floral, ideal for a sparkling courtship.

But also the Solo Solo, bitter Americano with red vermouth and Cynar, gritty and stimulating, perfect for amorous redemptions. Not to mention Mi Accaserei, fruity and persuasive, with rum, Aperol, passion fruit and Peachtree, for a more than overt and sincere approach.

The hospitality of the Hotel Diana

Promoter and creator of the party Caterina De Angelis, owner and food&beverage manager of the hotel. ” We really like to create events that are a bit out of the ordinary: the fact that the Diana has belonged to our family for more than 86 years allows us not only to give life to a customer-friendly reception, but also to organize new happenings in the sign of our very personal creativity.

In a city like Rome, where hospitality is increasingly standardized, declined according to the rules of big brands, we do just the opposite. Because while pursuing standards of the highest efficiency and business evolution, we continue to give a family imprinting to all our activities. The Feast of St. Faustinus, along with the many others in the pipeline for 2026, is precisely among them.”

San Faustino, between history and legend.

A Roman knight who lived in the second century AD, he was martyred in Brescia along with his brother Jovita for converting to Christianity. Tradition has it that even in his lifetime he favored encounters between young people in search of sincere love, causing them to meet the right person at the right time, especially in the case of unmarried young women without dowries. The etymology of the name, derived from Latin faustus, propitious, bringing good luck, no doubt contributed to this. In our days, the assonance with the term Valentine and the fact that the holiday falls immediately after February 14, Lovers’ Day, has contributed to the birth of the holiday dedicated to singles: perpetuating more than two millennia later the auspicious value of this Christian figure.

Useful information

• When: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 from 7 p.m.
• Where: The Uliveto Roof Garden – Hotel Diana**** – via Principe Amedeo, 4 – Rome
• Contact: www.hoteldianaroma.com – www.lulivetoroofgarden.it