The Best Italian Restaurants in New Orleans

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From pan-Italian to regional cuisines to Neapolitan pizzerias, there is a rich diversity of Italian-inspired eateries in the city. From the Big Ragu to the Big Easy, here are the best Italian restaurants in New Orleans.  In the late 19th century, nearly 300,000 Italians, mostly from Sicily, settled in and around New Orleans, indelibly altering […]

Best North End Boston Restaurants and Bakeries

Close up of a plate of frutti di mare, a spaghetti dish with clams and seafood, a Giacomo's in Boston

The North End is Boston’s Little Italy and is one of the best neighborhoods for dining in the city! Its classic Italian charm and character must be experienced by all those who visit Boston. Between bakeries and spots to chow down on Italian food, there are loads of great North End Boston restaurants. The best […]

11 Best Italian Restaurants in San Francisco for Pasta, Wine, & More

Someone pulls up long pasta with a fork at SPQR, one of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco

In San Francisco, Italian restaurants aren’t just located in North Beach, the city’s historic Italian district. You’ll also find them in pretty much every neighborhood. In fact, most locals will tell you that the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco have popped up in places like the Mission, Marina, and Lower Haight. So, get ready […]

Our Picks for the 9 Best Restaurants in Little Italy (NYC)

Busy street scene in NYC's Little Italy, with stop lights, cars, and pedestrians

Little Italy once consisted of a large swath of lower Manhattan, stretching from the Bowery to Lafayette Street and Houston Street in the north, down to Worth Street in the south. In 1910, there were 10,000 Italians living in this lower Manhattan neighborhood, one of the poorest parts of New York City at the time. […]

The Best Italian Restaurants in NYC

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There’s almost a symbiotic relationship between New York City and Italian cuisine. Some people jokingly refer to The Big Apple, or La Gran Mela, as the twenty-first state of Italy. After all, you can’t throw a meatball in the city without hitting a sign that says “Trattoria” or “Ristorante.”   Plus, there’s a huge amount of […]

How to Read an Italian Menu (And Order Like a Local)

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One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the culture through food, and in many cases, eating out can be the highlight of your trip.  But how are you supposed to eat like a local if you don’t understand how to order off the menu? While understanding how to read an Italian menu can […]