Last evening, under the golden Sardinian sky, the world’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs gathered at the breathtaking Forte Village Resort for the 2025 World Culinary Awards. Amidst a night of global glamour, one name rose above the Mediterranean applause — Vera Versilia, the UAE’s gem of Italian elegance, was crowned the Middle East’s Best Italian Cuisine Restaurant.
This victory, achieved at one of the most prestigious events in the global culinary calendar, marks a defining moment for both the restaurant and the UAE’s ever-evolving fine dining scene. For travellers, it’s a signal that Italian cuisine in the Middle East has not just arrived — it’s thriving at the highest level.