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One of the Midwest’s Best Italian Restaurants Is in the Suburbs of St. Louis
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I don’t often drive 30 miles to grab dinner, especially since my apartment in St. Louis’ quiet, botanical Tower Grove neighborhood is mere blocks from restaurants that have been recognized everywhere from Bon Appetit and The New York Times to Food & Wine and Esquire. But sometimes, when you want the best version of something, you have to be willing to travel for it. Noto Italian Restaurant owner and executive chef Wayne Sieve is keenly aware of this fact, which is why his if-you-build-it-they-will-come leap of faith in St. Peters, Missouri, has, against all odds, become such a massive success. There, in the suburbs, among a sea of big-plate, red-sauce American-Italian joints and commercial
Best old-school Italian restaurants in America
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51 Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in America
Hankering for Italian food? There’s no shortage of cheap, delicious pizza across America, but what about something that demands a little more finesse, like veal Parmigiana or ravioli heaped with red sauce? From hidden gems known mainly to locals or historic landmarks that have been open for decades, we’ve tracked down the best old-school Italian restaurant in every state.
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Alabaster
A short drive south on I-65 from Birmingham, Joe’s is off the beaten path but worth the drive, reviewers say. Fans say staples like lasagna and spaghetti are solid, but Joe’s is best known for its impressive selection of cakes and desserts. Pro tip: Get the strawberry cake.
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Anchorage
A local favorite for more than 40 years, cozy Sorrento’s proves great Italian has made