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Ospitalità Italiana and FIC: the certifications behind Cantina do Délio’s Italian cooking

The Italian government’s Ospitalità Italiana seal and the Federazione Italiana Cuochi certification recognise the authenticity of the house’s cooking.

AwardsDecember 12, 20183 min read

A waiter grating cheese over a plate of pasta at the table

From the house archive, originally published in 2018 and updated in October 2026.

Being an Italian cantina takes more than a menu. At Cantina do Délio, authenticity is certified by those who know: the Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Federazione Italiana Cuochi.

Marchio Ospitalità Italiana

The Ospitalità Italiana seal is awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce together with Isnart, Italy’s National Institute for Tourism Research. The Cantina first received it in 2011, and it is renewed every year.

Having an Italian restaurant isn’t enough to earn it. You must meet a list of requirements from the Italian government’s certification body. Among them:

Languageat least one staff member fluent in Italian
Settingdecor that evokes Italy
Kitchena chef trained in Italian cooking or experienced in traditional restaurants
Menuat least half the dishes traditionally Italian
Winesat least 20% of the wine list of proven Italian origin
Ingredientsphotographed and assessed by a committee of critics and oenologists

We take care never to lose our roots, always seeking genuine ingredients and making every dish with love and respect for our guests.

Délio Canabrava

Before opening the house, Délio spent a season in Italy researching the products, flavours and hospitality of each region. For him, that’s what makes the difference.

Federazione Italiana Cuochi

In 2018, Délio and chefs Rafael Gonçalves and Milton Ribeiro, who ran the kitchen at the time, were certified by FIC Brasile, the Brazilian delegation of the Federazione Italiana Cuochi. The organisation promotes the foundations of traditional Italian cooking and recognises the great names of gastronomy in Brazil.

Chefs Milton Ribeiro, Rafael Gonçalves and Délio Canabrava, certified by FIC in 2018

To celebrate, the kitchen created a menu more Italian than ever, with classics like Spaghetti alla Norma: crispy eggplant, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, fresh tomato and lemon.

Spaghetti alla Norma, with crispy eggplant and ricotta

The relationship with the federation continued. In 2023, Délio received the FIC’s Chef Patron Commendation, the first Brazilian to be honoured, for his work training new Italian-cuisine professionals.