Italy’s culinary heritage has just received one of the world’s highest cultural recognitions—UNESCO has officially inscribed Italian cuisine as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This honour celebrates the soul of Italian cooking: centuries-old traditions, regional diversity, and the shared joy of gathering around a table.
At La Gioia Ristorante & Bar in Indiranagar, Bangalore, we bring this heritage to life every day through authentic flavours, meticulous techniques, and warm hospitality. Our culinary philosophy is rooted in Italy’s timeless traditions, reflected in everything from handcrafted pastas to regional specialties that honour the country’s diverse gastronomic culture.
India’s First AVPN Certified Restaurant
What truly sets La Gioia apart is a milestone that places us on the global culinary map: We are the first restaurant in India to receive the prestigious AVPN certification for authentic Neapolitan pizza. AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) is the world’s governing authority for true Neapolitan pizza—an organisation that certifies only those restaurants that strictly follow traditional methods and ingredients, exactly as practiced in Naples for over a century. Achieving AVPN certification is exceptionally rare and requires:
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Celebrating UNESCO Recognition With Authentic Italian Experiences
As Italian cuisine steps into the global spotlight with UNESCO recognition, La Gioia proudly carries this legacy forward in India. Whether you’re indulging in our AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizza, exploring regional pastas, or enjoying refined antipasti with handcrafted cocktails, every dish reflects the heart of Italy’s culinary culture.We invite you to celebrate this global honour with us—
Taste the heritage. Celebrate the craftsmanship. Experience Italy, plate by plate, right here in Indiranagar.
