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Casa de Campo Resort & Villas proudly announced that its flagship Italian restaurant, La Piazzetta, has been honored with the prestigious title of “Dominican Republic’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2025” at the World Culinary Awards.

The award was announced during the 2025 World Culinary Awards gala ceremony, held at the exclusive Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy, in a global gathering of culinary industry pioneers and influencers.

La Piazzetta was selected as the winner after a voting process that included culinary industry professionals and the general public, overcoming a strong list of nominees from the country.

“Receiving the title of Dominican Republic’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 from the World Culinary Awards is an extraordinary honor and reflects the continuous effort of our chefs, kitchen, and service team, as well as Casa de Campo’s commitment to elevating gastronomic excellence,” commented Charles Keusters, Director of Operations at Casa de Campo Resort. “This recognition is also part of our vision to position Casa de Campo as a benchmark for luxury hospitality in the Dominican Republic. We celebrate this achievement with our entire team, whose talent, commitment, and dedication are the essence of every experience we offer our guests and residents.”

An Icon of Casa de Campo

Located in the stunning Altos de Chavón, with an unrivaled view, La Piazzetta is not just a restaurant but a cultural experience. It was Casa de Campo’s first restaurant, and its space was originally decorated by the legendary Oscar de la Renta, evoking the beauty of a Mediterranean medieval village.

The restaurant is celebrated for its classic Italian cuisine, which evolves seasonally and includes an extensive variety of fresh, handmade pastas prepared in-house. Its dedication to culinary excellence and world-class service has secured this coveted international recognition.

“Our World Culinary Awards 2025 winners truly showcase what it means to keep striving for culinary excellence, innovate, push boundaries, and deliver only the best. My congratulations to each of them,” stated Rina van Staden, Director of World Culinary Awards.

La Piazzetta Information

  • Location: Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
  • Lunch Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Dinner Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Reservations: Recommended

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About World Culinary Awards

The World Culinary Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry through its annual awards program. It is the sister event of the prestigious World Travel Awards, launched in 1994 to celebrate excellence in travel and tourism.