2. A SEAL OF QUALITY CONFERRED TO AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD

3. VETRO THE OBEROI, MUMBAI Chef Vincenzo di Tuoro Vetro, which name is because of the extensive use of glass in the design and interiors of the restaurant, serves authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary manner and its Enoteca continues to be very popular.

4. TRAVERTINO THE OBEROI HOTEL, NEW DELHI Chef Filippo Giunta Travertino offers its patrons a fine dining experience of traditional and authentic Italian cuisine with a strong creative element.

5. LA PIAZZA HYATT REGENCY, NEW DELHI Chef Alessandro Sandrolini A wood-burning pizza oven, a counter displaying herbs, al dente pastas and fine wines served in rustic surroundings will make you think of Italian grottos or sidewalk restaurants.

6. LA CUCINA HYATT REGENCY, KOLKATTA Chef Maitreya Sen A casual restaurant emanating amiability which serves authentic Italian cuisine, designed in a contemporary way with a combination of rich wood, stones, fabric and copper.

7. ITALIA THE PARK, BANGALORE Chef Rajiv Vimal Italia offers authentic Italian cuisine in a setting that is casual yet elegant. It offers a host of innovative dishes and traditional Italian recipes at the same time, presenting them in Italias own inimitable style.

8. PREGO TAJ COROMANDEL HOTEL, CHENNAI Chef Giovanna Marson The menu showcases classical and contemporary food which has been inspired by the travels of their Chefs to Italy, visiting restaurants, vineyards and towns in search of the best and most unique offerings in Italian cuisine.

9. CELINI HOTEL GRAND HYATT, MUMBAI Chef Alessandro Persico Celini is designed to enhance Mumbais fine dining experience with its unique and innovative Italian menus and an emphasis on home-style cooking and presentation.

10. FRATELLI FRESH FRATELLI FRESH – REINASSENCE HOTEL, MUMBAI Chef Enrico Luise At Fratelli Fresh, the gastronomic philosophy is very simple: offer to guests an authentic Italian dining experience, laying emphasis on ingredients, taste, flavours and textures.

11. TUSCANY GARDENS CANDOLIM - GOA Chef Avinash Shetty As chefs and owners Avinash and Line Shetty oversee everything, from the food preparation and service to decor and music of the restaurant, giving to this place a romantic Italian flavour.

12. VIA MILANO BANGALORE Chef Paulo Nonino With plush white sofas and cosy chairs, Via Milano makes you feel comfortable and at home and the terrace, with Live Music to serenade guests as their appetites build on the beautiful Italian aromas, is a perfect setting for families, romantics, sceptics and corporates.

13. BACI NEW DELHI With its warm, informal, and generous hospitality Baci brings to Delhi a window to Italian culture. The sweetness of its name, that in Italian means kissesis conveyed by the romantic atmosphere of the place and the authentic Italian flavours of the its food. Andrea Aftab Pauro

14. DARIOS PUNE Dario Dezio Its name emphasises the fact that what you are getting at Darios is simple home cooked food, Cooked with Love.