Gault&Millau announces its first Italian guide, due in January 2027
The Italian edition will be rolled out over four years from Piedmont, with nationwide coverage planned by 2031.
Gault&Millau will publish its first Italian edition in January 2027. Present in more than twenty countries, the guide is known for its rigorous, anonymous inspections and for spotting both established excellence and emerging culinary talent.
A four-year rollout
The Italian rollout will take place over four years, with nearly 100 inspectors covering the regions progressively until nationwide coverage is complete in 2031. The first edition will focus on the north: Valle d’Aosta, Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy and Trentino-Alto Adige. Gault&Millau Italy will be headquartered in Piedmont.
Restaurants will be rated on Gault&Millau’s 20-point scale and awarded up to five toques, alongside special awards for chefs and industry professionals. Beyond ratings, the guide aims to raise the international profile of Italy’s food culture through events, storytelling and a bilingual print and digital presence.
“As in every country where we operate, our goal is to make a real difference in the international narrative of the food scene and to recognize great new culinary talents.”
Miroslav Lekeš, CEO of Gault&Millau Italy
Main photo: Miroslav Lekeš, CEO of Gault&Millau Italy, Alberto Cirio, President of the Piedmont Region, and Daniele Scaglia, Chief Inspector of Gault&Millau Italy © Gault&Millau Italy