There is a red thread – or rather, a tricolour one – that connects Malta, Cyprus, and Italy: it’s called authenticity. This is the principle that has always guided Fausto Soldini, a Roman restaurateur and ambassador of Italian cuisine in the Mediterranean, who is now celebrating an important new milestone: Zero Sei Trattoria in Limassol, a coastal city in Cyprus, has achieved the Platinum level of the ITA0039 | 100% Italian Taste Certification by ASACERT.
A result that speaks of identity, consistency, and quality. Back in 2023, the Cypriot restaurant had already earned the Gold level. But for Soldini, excellence is a matter of vision and method: strict selection of raw materials, fidelity to tradition, attention to service, and investment in training. A path of steady growth that is now rewarded with the highest recognition.
This marks the third time that Soldini has reached the Platinum level with one of his ITA0039-certified establishments. A rare achievement that places him among the very few Italian restaurateurs abroad to boast such a portfolio of excellence. Before Limassol, his two restaurants in Malta – Trattoria Zero Sei and Sotto Pinsa Romana – had already been awarded the Platinum level, both of them acclaimed examples of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of the island.
“The ITA0039 certification is not a destination, but a daily commitment,” says Soldini. “It means respecting the highest standards and embodying them every single day to offer our guests a truly authentic Italian experience.”
The ITA0039 certification represents a serious and structured guarantee system: traceability of ingredients, genuine raw materials, traditional menus and recipes, trained staff, and an atmosphere in line with the Italian style. Each audit is an objective assessment, designed to support those who promote Italian food and wine culture abroad with passion and professionalism.
In the heart of Limassol, Zero Sei Trattoria is now much more than a restaurant: it is a stronghold of Italian identity, a benchmark for those seeking quality, transparency, and respect for the Made in Italy ethos.
Congratulations to Fausto Soldini and his team on their Platinum hat trick: a story of authenticity that continues to set the standard across the Mediterranean.
