When it comes to Italian food, there’s Italian food — and then there’s certified, made-in-Italy, no-compromises kind of Italian food.
And now, thanks to the official nod from the Italian South African Chamber of Trade and Industries, Bocca di Lupo can proudly say: we are the real deal.
The restaurant has just been awarded the Ospitalità Italiana – Italian Restaurants in the World certification — a mark of excellence backed by Unioncamere and ISNART, and reserved for only the most authentic ambassadors of Italian culinary culture abroad.
🍝 What This Means (Besides the Culinary Team beaming with Pride)
This certification doesn’t come easy. It requires strict adherence to the standards and traditions of Italian cuisine — from the origin of ingredients to how the dishes are made, plated, and even served.
At Bocca di Lupo, that means:
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No shortcuts. No substitutes. No compromises.
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No menu changes. (We know Nonna wouldn’t allow it — and neither do they.)
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Every dish must reflect Italian culinary heritage exactly as it should be.
- You can find the full menu here!
You’ll taste the commitment in every bite:
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Handmade Potato Gnocchi: Soft, pillowy dumplings crafted in-house using professional-grade Italian flour, just like they do in Bologna. It’s comfort food, elevated.
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Rummo Pasta: Hailing from Benevento with over 175 years of pasta-making mastery, Rummo is renowned for its Metodo Lenta Lavorazione® — a slow, careful process that ensures exceptional texture and bite. Made with bronze dies and top-quality durum wheat, it’s pasta with integrity, made the old-fashioned way.
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Neapolitan Pizza: The OG. They use only San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, and premium Professional Pizza flour imported from Italy. Each pizza is hand-stretched, wood-fired, and steeped in tradition.
🍷 Come Taste Why It Matters
It’s more than just food — it’s a culinary passport. Each dish tells a story, each bite transports you to a cobbled street in Rome, a family table in Naples, or a vineyard in Tuscany. Whether you’re twirling pasta or tearing into a blistered Neapolitan pizza, one thing is certain: at Bocca di Lupo, you’re not just eating Italian — you’re living it.
So come raise a glass (or a fork). Let’s celebrate this honour the best way they know how — with authentic food, real Italian hospitality, and maybe a cheeky tiramisu to finish. Bocca di Lupo: Where Italy isn’t just an influence — it’s the standard.
🕰 Open Tuesday -Sunday
325 Market street, Clarens, South Africa
061 535 7750
Boccadilupoclarens@gmail.com
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