Pune: The globally acclaimed DLC Guide, the world’s first independent and entrepreneur-driven hospitality rating system, officially launched its DLC Guide Pune edition.
Conceptualized by visionary leader Jimmy Mistry, Founder and Chairman of Della Group, the DLC Guide Pune aims to spotlight the city’s leading restaurants and hotels for their excellence in culinary innovation, experience design, and service quality.
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The DLC Guide Pune launch marks the next chapter in the DLC Guide’s global journey, following successful debuts in New York, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
Drawing inspiration from renowned benchmarks like Michelin and Forbes, the DLC Guide sets a new industry standard by combining expert evaluation with community-based insight – free from commercial influence.
The event was graced by top government officials and industry leaders, including Naval Kishore Ram (Pune Municipal Commissioner), Jitendra Dudi (District Collector, Pune), and Rajesh Bansode (Additional Commissioner of Police, Pune). Esteemed DLC auditors such as Ajinkya Firodia, Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Badal Saboo, Dr Ganesh Natarajan, and Chef Amrita Raichand reinforced the Guide’s credibility and local relevance.
DLC Guide Pune 2025 Honourees Include:
- Tao-Fu, JW Marriott – Chef Fu Lei
- Ukiyo, The Ritz Carlton – Chef Abhishek Kumar
- Bastian Empire – Ranjit Bindra
- Alto Vino, JW Marriott – Chef Christian Huber
- Aasmana, The Ritz-Carlton – Chef Nishesh Bhargava
- Tsuki – Chef Nilanjan Maity
- Mocha – Chef Rajiv Kumar
- AL DI LA – Chef Tapas Manna
These selections reflect Pune’s growing stature as a culinary hub, driven by chefs and restaurateurs committed to world-class quality and guest experience.
The DLC Guide has previously honoured restaurants across cities such as Zuma (Dubai), Bungalow (New York), Gymkhana (London), and Lupa (Bengaluru), making it a global authority in hospitality ratings.
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Jimmy Mistry, the force behind Della Group and the DLC ecosystem, said, “Hospitality is about more than food or ambience – it’s about creating memories. With the DLC Guide, we’re celebrating those who elevate hospitality into an art form. Pune, with its rich blend of tradition and modernity, deserves this global recognition.”
The DLC Guide is a flagship initiative of the Della Leaders Club (DLC), a platform uniting over 2,800 entrepreneurs, professionals, and young leaders across 17 cities. With a vision to empower change-makers and promote responsible business, DLC fosters transparent leadership and global collaboration.
The DLC Guide Pune edition also adds value to Della Townships, where residents can expect globally benchmarked dining and hospitality standards integrated into lifestyle-first real estate experiences.
