2009
“Creatori di Valore” from Milano Finanza, the first ever awarded to a person or institution in Japan by the prestigious Italian publication
2006
“Order of the Cavalieri” award from the Republic of Italy for Elio’s achievements and contribution to the dissemination and propagation of Italian food culture in Japan
2000
“2nd Grand Prix Cooking Award” from the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Japan, for the sections on “primo piatto” (first course) and “dolce” (dessert)
1999
“1st Grand Prix Cooking Award” from the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Japan, for the section on “primo piatto” (first course) and as the Best Italian Restaurant; presented at the chamber’s Italia Gala Dinner.
1998
“Italian Restaurants Overseas Award” from the Italian government; the award gave membership to Elio Locanda in the prestigious “Italian Restaurants Overseas” organization; presented to Elio Orsara personally in Rome by then President of Italy Oscar Luigi Scalfaro.
- The first ever to be awarded “Creatori di Valore”
- “Order of the Cavalieri” award from the Italian Ambassador to Japan
- “Italian Restaurants Overseas” Award and “Order of the Cavalieri” Prize
- Former President of Italy Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
