Lusitália

Lusitália is an independent Portuguese importer and wholesale distributor of authentic Italian food products and beverages, operating since 1995 from its base in Vila Franca de Xira near Lisbon. As a pioneer in the importation and distribution of Italian food in Portugal, the company has built a 30-year reputation for quality, reliability and genuine Italian provenance among the Portuguese restaurant and hospitality sector. Lusitália sources directly from renowned Italian producers, supplying restaurants, pizzerias and food professionals with a high-quality range including Italian flours (including Caputo), pasta, rice, cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, wines, spirits and specialty ingredients. The company’s multilingual team of passionate Italian food specialists provides personalised account management and culinary advice, going beyond a simple supply relationship to act as a true business partner for chefs and food entrepreneurs. Through its Lusitécnica division, Lusitália also supplies professional pizza ovens and equipment and operates the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli Portugal training programme. As a fully independent family-oriented operator, Lusitália has no corporate shareholder affiliations and maintains direct relationships with its Italian producer partners.