We can proudly say that Little Italy pioneered the romance that is associated with Italian cuisine in India. We started our journey from Pune as La Pizzeria at a time when very few people in India knew the taste & authenticity of this cuisine. Neither Penne, Fuseli, Spaghetti were commonly heard of nor were they available at stores in India. La Pizzeria was more like a traditional pizza house at the beginning with a limited offering of Pastas & other items. As the popularity and demand increased we slowly started adding up other items, such as Daily specials - pastas, soups & salads along with our existing menu. La Pizzeria became a huge hit with locals and foreigners alike. It became a preferred dining destination for people of Pune. Then, circa 1995, in a rather daring move the company launched its outlet at Juhu, Mumbai. It was perhaps at this time the name Little Italy evolved, as the aim became to offer a full range of Italian cuisines to our customers. During the years 1995-2000, Little Italy became synonymous with World Class Italian Cuisine and a favorite place for celebrities to dine. Eventually, anyone with a desire for authentic Italian dining experience headed to Little Italy. In the year 2000, we opened our first franchise outlet and since then there has been no stopping the brand. For us, it was about serving more people and titillate their taste buds. Now, guests enjoy several of our Italian delicacies in more than 26 outlets across 17 major cities in India. Our goal is to open at least 75 Little Italy restaurants over next four to five years.
“Other than Italians it is we who take Italian food seriously”
