Get Your Restaurant Certified as an Authentic Italian Venue
Stand out from the crowd with the official Italian Food Guide certification — a trusted badge of authenticity, visibility, and excellence for true Italian restaurants around the world.
What Is ITF for Business?
ITF for Business is the official certification program by Italian Food Guide.
It’s designed to recognize and promote truly authentic Italian restaurants across the world.
Being part of ITF for Business means more than just a label — it’s a mark of trust, quality, and cultural integrity. Whether you’re in Rome or New York, Lisbon or Tokyo, if your restaurant upholds the spirit of real Italian cuisine, this is your place.
Through our certification, you gain visibility, credibility, and marketing tools to help you attract conscious food lovers — both locals and travelers looking for the real thing.
Why ask ITF for Business?
Get internationally recognized as a truly authentic Italian restaurant.
- Physical plaque to display inside your venue
- Adhesive badge for your front window
- Digital badge for your website and social media
- Official listing on Italian Food Guide
- Build customer trust and credibility at first glance
Reach a qualified audience of food lovers and travelers looking for real Italian cuisine.
- Dedicated profile with photos, menu, contact info, and booking links
- Featured on the homepage and in local/international directories
- SEO optimization to improve your Google search presence
- High-quality backlinks to strengthen your own website's authority
We don’t just list restaurants — we tell their story and help it travel.
- Articles, interviews, and storytelling in the IFG Magazine
- Inclusion in themed campaigns like “Top Italian Restaurants in…”
- Mentions in our social channels and global newsletter
You’re not alone — we support you at every step of your certification journey.
- Help updating your profile, menus, and offers
- Marketing tips to enhance your authenticity and visibility
- Access to your digital assets and promotional materials
Many restaurant ask ITF for Business
✔ Trusted by 250+ restaurants, rated 4.9/5.
How to Get Certified
Step 1 – Answer the Questionnaire
Fill out a quick quiz to assess how closely your restaurant reflects authentic Italian culinary values. You'll receive a score at the end.
- ✅ 100% online
- ✅ Takes just 5 minutes
- ✅ Instant feedback on your score
Step 2 – Get Your Score
Once you complete the questionnaire, you’ll receive a score that reflects how closely your restaurant matches the Italian Food Guide standards. If your result meets the threshold, you’re eligible to apply for certification.
- 📊 Minimum score required: 70 out of 100
- 🔐 Fair and transparent evaluation system
- 🌍 Valid for restaurants in any country
Step 3 – Choose Your Certification Option
If your score meets the requirements, you can officially request your certification and choose how you want to receive it:
- 🎓 Digital Certificate – Free and downloadable
- 🏅 Premium Plaque + Registry Number – With a small one-time cost
- 📎 Use your badge on website, social media, and your storefront
What Certified Restaurateurs Are Saying
Frequently asked questions
1. What does it really mean to be certified by the Italian Food Guide?
2. Is the certification really free?
3. How long does it take to get certified?
You can complete the quiz in just 5 minutes.
If you qualify, your certification is confirmed within 24–48 hours. No paperwork, no waiting list — just a fast, clear process designed for busy restaurateurs like you.