
Dehradun: In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the food and hospitality industry, entrepreneur Shilpa Bhatt, Founder of Pizza Italia, has been honoured with the Naari Samman for Excellence in Entrepreneurship by HT Digital Streams Limited.
The award celebrates women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to creating successful businesses while inspiring others through their entrepreneurial journey.
Shilpa Bhatt founded Pizza Italia on 9 September 2016 with a vision to offer fresh, high-quality pizzas through a live kitchen concept and a customer-first approach. Over the years, the brand has earned a strong reputation for its quality, innovation, and dedication to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Under her leadership, Pizza Italia has become a recognized name in the food industry. Her journey reflects resilience, consistency, and a passion for excellence, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women, to pursue their business ambitions with confidence.
Shilpa Bhatt’s entrepreneurial achievements have also been recognised through several prestigious honours, including the Young Entrepreneur Award, Best Entrepreneurial Journey Award, Best Pizza Outlet Award, Youth Icon Award, and Vocal for Local Award.
Receiving the Naari Samman, Shilpa Bhatt expressed her gratitude and dedicated the honour to every entrepreneur who believes in turning dreams into reality through hard work, innovation, and perseverance. She reaffirmed her commitment to continuing Pizza Italia’s journey of excellence while contributing to the growth of India’s food and hospitality sector.
The Naari Samman for Excellence in Entrepreneurship by HT Digital Streams Limited stands as another milestone in Shilpa Bhatt’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey, recognizing her dedication to building a trusted food brand and encouraging women to lead with vision, determination, and purpose.
@Rohit Manral