Minor Hotels Elevates Italy’s UNESCO Designated Culinary Heritage Through Six Distinguished Signature Dining Destinations

From Venice to the Amalfi Coast, this curated gastronomic journey showcases the richness of regional traditions and the timeless flavours that define this Mediterranean country.

UNESCO Recognition:
Italian cuisine is officially listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrated as a living knowledge shaped by memory, territory, and tradition.

Six Signature Restaurants:
- Venice – Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto: Michelin-starred Chef Paulo Airaudo reinterprets Venetian heritage with contemporary flair.
- Florence – Terrae Restaurant: Chef Iside De Cesare and Salvatore Canargiu showcase Tuscan traditions with seasonal menus and handmade pasta.
- Rome – INEO Restaurant (Anantara Palazzo Naiadi): Michelin-starred Chef Heros De Agostinis blends Italian heritage with global influences.
- Rome – Oro Bistrot (NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali): Sicilian Chef Natale Giunta elevates tradition with modern sensibility, set against panoramic views of the Roman Forum.
- Rome – Antéla Restaurant (NH Collection Roma Centro): Natale Giunta again brings innovation, mixing raw seafood and creative pasta dishes in a garden oasis.
- Amalfi Coast – Dei Cappuccini (Anantara Convento di Amalfi): A refined tribute to southern Italian flavors, blending monastic heritage with contemporary elegance.

Cultural Storytelling:
Each restaurant narrates Italy’s regional identity through food, connecting guests to place and tradition.

Michelin Recognition:
Several of these destinations are Michelin-starred, underscoring their global culinary prestige.

Immersive Experiences:
From lagoon-side dining in Venice to cliffside meals on the Amalfi Coast, the settings themselves enhance the cultural journey.

Minor Hotels is positioning these restaurants not just as dining venues, but as cultural ambassadors, offering travelers a way to experience Italy’s heritage through taste and setting.