On September 17, 2018, the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce hosted the 8th Edition of Ospitalita’ Italiana Project at Eastin Grand Hotel. The project aims to recognize and certify those Authentic Italian Restaurants in Thailand, evaluated and selected by following the strict requirements set by ISNART – the Italian Institute for Research in Tourism.
During the Awarding Ceremony Mr. Federico Cardini, TICC President, addressed his welcome speech to the more than 150 attendees highlighting the importance of the project and thanked guests, restaurants and sponsors who have been involved in this special event.
Then, H.E. Mr. Lorenzo Galanti, Italian Ambassador of Italy to Thailand, has stressed the importance of the Made in Italy products’ promotion and has enhanced the important value of the bilateral commercial exchange between Italy and Thailand, which this year are celebrating the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
In the second half of the event, Mr. Michele Tomea, TICC Secretary-General, has explained the yearly project of Ospitalita’ Italiana, providing criteria of evaluation and certification which are fundamental for the promotion of the Italian cuisine heritage. In this regard, Mr. Francesco Cioffi, Resident Manager of Conserve Italia and Cirio, has presented his group and the strategies for a constant innovation and market expansion towards new horizons.
Eventually, just before the official announcement of the winners, Mr. Giacomo Iobizzi, TICC Trade Manager, has introduced the first edition of the Guidebook to the Italian Cuisine in Thailand, a publication which will collect all the certified and winner restaurants of the Ospitalita’ Italiana project together with a dedicated section to the main ingredients of the Italian Cuisine. The guidebook will be released on November, we are expecting to sell and distribute around 10’000 copies among the peninsula.
In conclusion, the new awarded restaurants at their first appearance are: Bangkok: Appia, Calderazzo on 31, Ciao Pizza, Ciao Terrazza at Mandarin Oriental, Da Vinci, iO- Italian Osteria, Lov’Italy, Peppina, Rossano’s, Terrazza Italian Restaurant and Vino di Zanotti. Koh Phangan: Valentino Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Furthermore, 2 special mention of honor were given to Chef Gianni Favro (at Gianni’s Ristorante Italiano) as Ambassador of the Authentic Italian Cuisine in Thailand and to Chef Anna Borrasi (at iO – Italian Osteria) as Women of Influence, Thailand.
A second Award Ceremony will be held in Phuket, on October 5 2018, the new awarded restaurants will be: Bocconcino, La Dolce Vita, La Scala (at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort).
The 29 confirmed restaurants for the 8th Edition of Ospitalita’ Italiana in Thailand are as following:
#Bangkok: Antonio’s The Italian Experience, Attico, Enoteca, Favola, Galleria Milano, Gianni Ristorante, Il Bolognese, La Bottega, La Scala, La Tavola Wine & Bar, Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen, Opus Wine Bar, Prosecco Restaurant, Sensi, Zanotti – Il Ristorante.
#ChiangMai: Piccola Roma Palace.
#HuaHin: Da Mario Ristorante, La Grappa.
#Pattaya/Jomtien: Pasta Pasta.
#KohPhangan: Fabio’s Restaurant Pizzeria.
#Phuket: Acqua, Plum (at Cape Sienna), Rossovivo, La Carbonara, Da Maurizio, La Gaetana, Leo & Mas, Portofino Italian Restaurant.
#Samui: Gusto.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our wonderful Sponsors, without whom our Ospitalità Italiana Event would not be possible.
Main Sponsor:
Cirio and EWTA – East West Trading Agencies (Cirio Official Distributor), whom has showcasing a wide range of products and serving the Authentic Napolitean Pizza (in collaboration with Peppina) in the Ballroom.
Other Sponsors:
Oman Air – Airline Sponsor; Crudigno – Online Sponsor of Italian Organic Flaxseeds Oil (B Cube Ahuja); Arcadia Fine Foods– Italian wines booth in the Ballroom; BB&B – Bangkok Beers & Beverages has sponsored with Fabbri, La Piuma, Ricossa; Garofalo (distributed by Indoguna) Pasta Sponsor and Lucky Draw items; Ghignoni – Italian Gelato stand in the Ballroom; Italasia – Aperol Spritz, Italian Red Wines & Prosecco in the Ballroom; PacBev – Menabrea Beer; Aroma Group – Italian coffee booth at Foyer; PacBev – Birra Baladin; Zaino Food – Italian Finger Food; Hopsession – Birra del Borgo; Uva&Hop – Italian Beers (Canediguerra, East Side) and Wines (Sparapani).
Video Credit: Mitilok, Nation TV.