Ospitalità Italiana
“Ospitalità Italiana” is a complimentary, voluntary and yearly renewable certification process which highlights the importance of the quality and authenticity of Italian Restaurants around the world.
The primary objectives of this certifications are:
- Develop and promote the traditions of the Italian cuisine;
- Expand the Italian food and wine sector on a global scale;
- Nurture and enhance the image of Italian restaurants that uphold and respect the high quality and standards that are synonymous with Italian cuisine and hospitality abroad;
- Tackle the growing issue of restaurants “Italian Names” – whereby restaurants with seemingly Italian names are assumed, sometimes wrongly, to be serve high quality Italian food. The Ospitalita Italiana project will help to correctly recognize and award the real Italian restaurants by evaluating and assessing the ingredients and cooking style they use;
- Create an international network around which events can be organized to promote Italian products of the highest quality;
- Create new opportunities and events to promote Italian restaurants and Marchio Ospitalità Italiana worldwide.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Inc. support and promotes the Italian Hospitality Seal “Ospitalità Italiana” and the spirit of authenticity and tradition that it represents.
The Chamber has and continues to be, a promoter of the “Made in Italy” brand and products. With these authentic products, chefs who are trained in the art of traditional Italian cuisine are able to create tastes and flavours reminiscent of their land of origin from anywhere in the world.
Synonymous with Italian cuisine is excellence, quality, and hospitality accompanied by close attention to detail that surpasses simple “eating”. Restaurants that embrace the tradition of culinary excellence are considered genuine “Ambassadors of the ‘Italian palate’, and Italy’s rich culture”.
As at November 2014, more than 1600 restaurants have been certified, spread across 45 different countries, including cities like New York, London, Sydney, Melbourne and Dubai to name just a few, that have obtained a label assuring good Italian quality.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Inc. support and promotes the Italian Hospitality Seal “Ospitalità Italiana” and the spirit of authenticity and tradition that it represents.
The Chamber has and continues to be, a promoter of the “Made in Italy” brand and products. With these authentic products, chefs who are trained in the art of traditional Italian cuisine are able to create tastes and flavours reminiscent of their land of origin from anywhere in the world.
Synonymous with Italian cuisine is excellence, quality, and hospitality accompanied by close attention to detail that surpasses simple “eating”. Restaurants that embrace the tradition of culinary excellence are considered genuine “Ambassadors of the ‘Italian palate’, and Italy’s rich culture”.
As at November 2014, more than 1600 restaurants have been certified, spread across 45 different countries, including cities like New York, London, Sydney, Melbourne and Dubai to name just a few, that have obtained a label assuring good Italian quality.
Restaurateurs that believe they qualify for the Italian Hospitality Seal “Ospitalità Italiana” can register their interest with The Italian Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand by September 30th 2021.
The governing body, chaired by Unioncamere, coordinates the “Ospitalità Italiana – Italian Hospitality, Italian Restaurants in the World” project. This comprises representatives from ministries, associations and agencies as well as the President of the Evaluating Committee.
The Coordinating Committee is responsible for defining and continuously updating the 10 basic standards of good Italian Hospitality while the Evaluating Committee, whose Chairman is appointed by the Coordinating Committee, is the technical body involved in the scrutiny of the project and consists of a number of experts from major institutions and organisations. This technical body is responsible for assessing potential candidates in the lead up to the approval of the “Ospitalità Italiana” Italian Hospitality Seal.
The Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad (CCIE) and the Unioncamere and Assocamerestero aim to publicise this initiative and provide restaurateurs with the necessary information about the Italian Hospitality Seal and criteria for application. The Secretary-General of the CCIE will inspect periodically that the standards of the “Italian Seal” are upheld by recipient restaurants. Technical support and secretarial assistance are provided by ISNART.
After registering their interest, restaurants may apply by filling out and returning the application form [ITA] [ENG] to ospitalita@iccnz.com
The ICCNZ reviews the applications and arranges a visit to the restaurant to complete an evaluation. It then verifies that all documents are in order and forwards the application to the external evaluation committee in Italy.
During the visit an evaluation checklist is completed and photographs are taken along with a copy of the menu, wine lists, recipes, Chef’s CV and different statements.
The candidates are evaluated and notified of the outcome of the assessment by the external Evaluating Committee.
The communication, where necessary, will also highlight areas of improvement or changes to be implemented.
Admission & Visit
The ICCNZ reviews the applications and arranges a visit to the restaurant to complete an evaluation. It then verifies that all documents are in order and forwards the application to the external Evaluation Committee in Italy.
During the visit an evaluation checklist is completed and photographs are taken along with a copy of the menu, wine lists, recipes, Chef’s CV and different statements.
Certification
The candidates are evaluated and notified of the outcome of the assessment by the external Evaluating Committee.
The communication, where necessary, will also highlight areas of improvement or changes to be implemented.
The ICCNZ will organise a press conference/launch event with the participation of local and national journalists to award the certificates to the eligible restaurants.
These will also receive window stickers and plaques and enjoy further promotional activities, such as: internet publishing and social media advertising, thhe admission to the award-giving event “Italian Hospitality, Italian Restaurants around the World” with the chance to be awarded as the most voted Italian Restaurant by customers and much more.
Supporting documents can be downloaded from here:
- Disciplinare tecnico per il rilascio del marchio “ospitalità italiana, ristoranti italiani nel mondo”
- Technical specification for the release of the quality label “italian hospitality, italian restaurants in the world”
- Regolamento per il rilascio del marchio “ospitalità italiana, ristoranti italiani nel mondo”
- Regulation for the issue of the label “Italian hospitality, Italian restaurants in the world”
- Professional Chef Curriculum