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A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta
Geraldo's Italian Restaurant is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

1. Geraldo's Italian Restaurant

8.1
701 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Die & LauDie & Lau: Pasta is home made and delicious

DePalma's is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

2. DePalma's

9.1
Tuscaloosa, AL
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

LaQueena S.LaQueena Sadé: DePalma pasta w/sausage =greatness!!!!!!!

Bruno's Little Italy is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

3. Bruno's Little Italy

8.7
310 Main St, Little Rock, AR
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Little Rock · 17 tips and reviews
North Italia is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

4. North Italia

8.2
15024 N Scottsdale Rd (at Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, AZ
Italian Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Jay H.Jay Hartwig: Calamari. Pasta. Happiness.

Cotogna is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

5. Cotogna

9.2
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

Robyn G.Robyn Grossberg: The taglierini with dungeness crab & squash blossoms was out of this world! Great ambience and service, too.

Rioja is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

6. Rioja

8.9
1431 Larimer St (15th St.), Denver, CO
Mediterranean Restaurant · LoDo · 142 tips and reviews

Prixie S.Prixie Santiago: Ths artichoke tortellini is a must... Perfection melting in your mouth... Indescribable...I'm still having dreams about it!

Salute is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

7. Salute

9.0
100 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Hartford · 70 tips and reviews

Fiddich L.Fiddich Livett: Potato lasagna is an amazing side dish. Haven't had anything like it!

The Red Hen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

8. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Karen E.Karen Elizabeth: There's an off menu pasta, ask your server! Don't get scared by the wine list. It is weird, but in the best way and the staff is super knowledgeable.

La Casa Pasta is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

9. La Casa Pasta

8.8
120 Four Seasons Pkwy (at S College Ave), Newark, DE
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Warmouth Strusowski: Great crab ravioli and red wines

Cafe Prima Pasta is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

10. Cafe Prima Pasta

9.1
414 71st St (Abbott), Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · North Shore · 159 tips and reviews

Tonny M.Tonny Materan: Great place for dinner. Nice atmosphere, The pasta with pears is fantastic!

BoccaLupo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

11. BoccaLupo

8.6
753 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Park · 55 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Bruce Logue's 20-yolk tagliatelle with wild mushrooms and Tuscan kale kimchi, not to mention the black spaghetti with Calabrese sausage, red shrimp, and scallions, will make you a believer. Read more.

Town Restaurant is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

12. Town Restaurant

8.4
3435 Waialae Ave Ste 103 (at 9th Avenue), Honolulu, HI
New American Restaurant · Kaimuki · 81 tips and reviews

Nicole P.Nicole P: Pa'i'ai. House made charcuterie. House made gnocchi.

13. Centro

9.1
1011 Locust St (at 10th St.), Des Moines, IA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Des Moines · 98 tips and reviews

Sarah B.Sarah Bishop: If you are asking yourself if you should try the Tomato, Basil & Tortellini soup, the answer is YES!

Luciano's is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

14. Luciano's

8.6
11 N Orchard St, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Laurel W.Laurel White: Amazing manicotti. Took me months to get here but I will be back very soon!

RPM Italian is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

15. RPM Italian

9.0
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

FLAfamilyguruFLAfamilyguru: Fried olives, meatballs, the best Caesar salad and fresh pasta!

Mama Corolla's Old Italian Restaurant is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

16. Mama Corolla's Old Italian Restaurant

8.9
1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN
Italian Restaurant · Meridian Kessler · 46 tips and reviews

Carmen C.Carmen Clift: You can't go wrong with anything here. I love the classics - spaghetti or lasagna

Paisano's Ristorante is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

17. Paisano's Ristorante

8.1
4043 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

MerryMerry: Delicious Gluten free pasta available. Don't be shy, ask about gluten free options, the wait staff are great!

Bella Notte is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

18. Bella Notte

8.9
3715 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY
Italian Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Taylor G.Taylor Gagnon: This was an amazing experience! I was VERY pleased on me stumbling upon this place. I got the Bella Original Rigatoni Crema, and it was fantastic! This place is a must!

Domenica is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

19. Domenica

8.9
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 265 tips and reviews

Neha S.Neha S: The squid ink pasta was creamy and delicious!

Coppa is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

20. Coppa

9.0
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: Coppa dishes out many homemade pastas, including a delightful Rigatoni con Sugo — a traditional pasta sauce comprised of cured pork cheek, Pecorino cheese and tomato — topped with sage and Parmesan. Read more.

Di Pasquale's Italian Marketplace is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

21. Di Pasquale's Italian Marketplace

9.0
3700 Gough St, Baltimore, MD
Italian Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 59 tips and reviews

Carolina E.Carolina Escobar: The lasagna is CRACK

Street and Co. is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

22. Street and Co.

9.0
33 Wharf St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 55 tips and reviews

Joe Y.Joe Ybarra: Favorite restaurant so seafood. The lobster linguine is crazy good and usually their specials are hard not to try. Definitely start with oysters!

Ottava Via is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

23. Ottava Via

8.8
1480 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Corktown · 52 tips and reviews

Scott Z.Scott Zimmerman: The Truffle Butter Pasta with mushrooms was delicious!

Bar La Grassa is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

24. Bar La Grassa

8.9
800 Washington Ave N (at 8th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Warehouse District · 174 tips and reviews

Ricel A.Ricel Almadovar: Pasta Negra with Sea Urchin Chili, Mussels and Tomato is out of this world. Same chef as 112 Eatery so that alone speaks about your foodscapade. Will go back for more, for sure!

Pastaria is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

25. Pastaria

9.0
7734 Forsyth Blvd (btwn S. Bemiston Ave. & S. Hanley Rd.), Clayton, MO
Italian Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

Doug C.Doug Couch: Great pasta spot for foodies. Try the risotto balls! Amazing.

BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

26. BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar

9.0
4500 I 55 N Ste 244 (btw E Frontage Rd & Old Canton Rd), Jackson, MS
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

sophie t.sophie tipton: They have amazing brick oven pizza, very good pasta and the best tiramisu in the world

Ciao Mambo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

27. Ciao Mambo

7.8
234 2nd St E (Lupfer Ave.), Whitefish, MT
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Tevari B.Tevari B: Pasta Ravenna is absolutely the best!

Gravy is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

28. Gravy

8.1
135 S Wilmington St (btw E Morgan St & W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Steve M.Steve McQuaid: The gnocchi. Always the gnocchi.

Noodles & Company is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

29. Noodles & Company

8.2
4501 15th Ave S, Fargo, ND
Asian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Avi O.Avi Oczachowski: Best thing on the menu = pasta fresca. But if you're looking for something a little spicy, penna rosa is delicious!

Marks Bistro is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

30. Marks Bistro

4916 Underwood Ave (btwn 49th & 50th), Omaha, NE
American Restaurant · Dundee · 26 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer He: Lamb and gnocchi! Delicious!!

Lui Lui is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

31. Lui Lui

8.4
8 Glen Rd, West Lebanon, NH
Italian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Roni L.Roni Leach: Everything. The rolls are amazing for starters. The Penne steak gorgonzola. Perfect yum!

Roman Nose is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

32. Roman Nose

8.5
125 Newark Ave (at Grove Street), Jersey City, NJ
Italian Restaurant · Harsimus · 105 tips and reviews

Elizabeth I.Elizabeth Iriz: Not sure what to get?? Ask for the Gramigna. Comes with fennel pork sausage in a rosemary cream sauce. You can thank me later!

Buca di Beppo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

33. Buca di Beppo

8.4
6520 Americas Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 14 tips and reviews

FawnZillaFawnZilla: I love the spaghetti!

Scarpetta is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

34. Scarpetta

8.9
3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Level 3, Boulevard Tower, Las Vegas, NV
Italian Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yu: Duck foie gras and uni Dungeness crab tagliatelle were amazing. Great views of the Bellagio water show as well

L'Artusi is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

35. L'Artusi

9.4
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Great pasta and a beautiful bottle of Barolo are the only way to go. If the pizzocheri (a short taglietelle) with Brussels sprouts, fontina, and sage is on the menu, get it. Read more.

Sotto is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

36. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Maria F.Maria F: I live in New York, but come here every time I'm in town. The chicken liver bruschetta is delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the pastas. Order a liter of the house red, you won't regret it!

Victoria's Pasta Shop is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

37. Victoria's Pasta Shop

8.5
327 White St, Norman, OK
Italian Restaurant · University · 33 tips and reviews
Grassa is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

38. Grassa

8.8
1205 SW Washington St (SW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

Readiness K.Readiness K: Best pasta I've ever had. Even simple dishes (like spaghetti aglio olio) are outta this world

Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

39. Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

8.8
110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Center City East · 196 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Best: The gnocchi is as good as the tips say. The right amount of truffle flavor without being too rich and the gnocchi is fluffy as air. Incredible!

Al Forno is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

40. Al Forno

9.0
577 S Main St, Providence, RI
Italian Restaurant · Fox Point · 59 tips and reviews

Stephen M.Stephen Milbank: Fungi pizza. Pepperoni pizza. Clams al Forno. Baked pasta w/ 5 cheeses. Veal bolognese.

FIG is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

41. FIG

9.1
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 103 tips and reviews

Karen B.Karen Bellantoni: Ricotta gnocchi with lamb bolognese, little pillows of joy. Pate was the best I've ever had!

Johnny Carino's is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

42. Johnny Carino's

8.3
2310 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

KelseyKelsey: Love this place. I recommend their Italian sodas! And their create your own pasta! Delicious! Alfredo bowtie pasta is my favorite.

Rolf & Daughters is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

43. Rolf & Daughters

9.2
700 Taylor St (at 7th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Italian Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

Nicole F.Nicole Formica: Top notch Italian. The smoothest ricotta I have ever had. Be sure not to skip the squid ink pasta and beef tartar.

La Traviata is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

44. La Traviata

8.0
314 Congress Ave (3rd Street), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 43 tips and reviews

ASK Gwen C.ASK Gwen Cash: The spaghetti bolgonese is my favorite. Great service and wine list. One of the best Italian restaurants in Austin.

Valter's Osteria is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

45. Valter's Osteria

9.1
173 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT
Italian Restaurant · Rio Grande · 36 tips and reviews

Brad H.Brad Hager: The BEST Italian ever. Valter is amazing, ask him to design a meal for you, you'll be glad you did. The lemon angel hair is to die for. EVERYTHING is GOOD here. Best restaurant in Salt Lake City.

Joe's Inn is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

46. Joe's Inn

9.2
205 N Shields Ave (btwn Hanover Ave & Grove Ave), Richmond, VA
Breakfast Spot · The Fan · 116 tips and reviews

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Pasta dishes are huge! Split with a friend 👯

Sarducci's Restaurant & Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

47. Sarducci's Restaurant & Bar

8.9
3 Main St (at Stone Cutter's Way), Montpelier, VT
Italian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Vanessa B.Vanessa Borges: Antipasti calamari frito and Crab ravioli with shrimp. Try stay in the balcony to see the view. Perfect! 😋

Il Corvo is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

48. Il Corvo

217 James St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pioneer Square · 103 tips and reviews

Renata M.Renata Motta: The best bolognese I've ever had in my life. Amazing.

Carmella's an Italian Bistro is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

49. Carmella's an Italian Bistro

9.1
724 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI
Italian Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Karan S.Karan Sheth: Rigatoni with white wine! Great combination :-)

Muriale's Italian Kitchen is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

50. Muriale's Italian Kitchen

9.0
1742 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV
Italian Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Kathy O.Kathy Oldaker: The absolute best place to get lasagna, hands down.

Il Villaggio Osteria is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Pasta.

51. Il Villaggio Osteria

7.8
3335 West Village Drive, Teton Village, WY
Italian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Eric F.Eric Friedlander: You wouldn't believe it, but the brussel sprouts are fantastic. As well as all the pasta...