Pune Joins Global DLC Guide Network As Jimmy Mistry Honours City’s Finest Restaurants

DLC Guide is the world’s first independent rating system, with active chapters in New York, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.

Pune, 30 June 2025: The DLC guide, the world’s first independent rating system for fine and dine restaurants and hotels, has officially launched its Pune edition of the DLC Guide. Conceptualised Jimmy Mistry, Founder & Chairman of Della Group, drawing inspiration from the iconic Michelin and Forbes Guides, the DLC Guide is a transformative independent rating system for the world’s leading restaurants & hotels. Following acclaimed chapters in New York, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, the Pune launch marks another significant milestone in DLC’s global journey of spotlighting world-class hospitality standards through a community-driven approach.

The launch event was attended by key dignitaries such as Naval Kishore Ram – Municipal Commissioner, Pune, Jitendra Dudi – District Collector, Pune and Rajesh Bansode – Head, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Pune. Industry leaders and DLC auditors such as Ajinkya Firodia (MD, Kinetic Engineering), Sulajja Firodia Motwani, (Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green), Badal Saboo (Founder, Badal Saboo Group), Dr. Ganesh Natarajan (Executive Chairman, 5F World), Chef Amrita Raichand, Sagar Agarwal, (CMD Krisala Developers) and Dr. Yogesh Mhase (IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner -PMRDA) also graced the event, underscoring the initiative’s high credibility and entrepreneurial backbone.

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 restaurants were recognised for their exceptional contribution to Pune’s evolving culinary landscape. In the past, the DLC guide has recognized restaurants such as Bungalow – Chef Vikas Khanna, Zuma – Chef Daniel Su and Indian Accent – Chef Shantanu Mehrotra in New York; Gymkhana – Chef Sid Ahuja, Benares- Chef Sameer Taneja and Colonel Saab- Chef Sohan Bhandari in London; Kinoya- Chef Neha Mishra, RowOn45- Chef Jason Atherton, Tresind- Chef Mohammad Zeeshan and Maisan 15- Chef Rita Soueidan in Dubai; House of Ming, Taj Mahal, Bukhara, ITC and Albero, Taj Chambers in Delhi; Lupa – Chef Manu Chandra, The 13th Floor – Chef Khagaraj Sharma, and Farmlore – Chef Johnson Edenezer in Bengaluru. With over 50 restaurants already awarded DLC Guide recognition and more than 40 international auditors on its panel, this revolutionary global rating system is poised to transform standards of excellence in hospitality and culinary arts worldwide.

Speaking at the event, Jimmy Mistry, Chairman and Managing Director, Della Group, said, “Hospitality isn’t just about serving a great meal or designing a plush space—it’s about creating experiences that touch lives, spark conversations, and build legacies. With the DLC Guide, we’re not just recognising excellence, we’re raising the bar for the world to follow. I believe in cutting through noise with clarity and purpose—this guide is our bold step towards a more honest, inspiring, and entrepreneur-led future for the industry.”