Il Gattopardo is celebrating its accreditation as one of the 50 best Italian restaurants in the world by the “50 Top Italy,” the online guide dedicated to the best of Italian gastronomy both inside and outside of Italy. Il Gattopardo serves authentic and healthy Southern Italian cuisine that has been designed for the modern palate without compromising the origins of the food. The restaurant is only one of two establishments in New York to make it into the top 20 list of restaurants; the other is the acclaimed Marea.

A comprehensive evaluation of quality Italian restaurants in the world, 50 Top Italy recognizes restaurants both inside and outside Italy's borders. Each year over 350 inspectors from 50 Top Italy travel the world, anonymously, to compile the prestigious list. Critics look for restaurants with strong traditional roots, but with a welcoming approach to new perspectives. Also, an important criterion is the restaurants' transparency of ingredients, an indispensable aspect of authentic Italian cooking.