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Salt Lake City, UT
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Al Forno's Ristorante |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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239 S 500 East, Salt Lake City 84102 • 801-359-6040 |
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DOWNTOWN. It's a good thing that Al Forno's has friendly, efficient service at lunchtime, because a crowd always gathers for the midday meal. No matter when you come, you'll find that the restaurant serves mostly Italian cuisine, including pastas, salads, and pizzas. Chicken and veal entrees are luscious and flavorful, and if you're in need of a carb fix, treat yourself to the signature lasagna or to fettuccine with a bolognese or puttanesca sauce. |
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Caffe Molise |
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55 W 100 South Dinwoody Plaza, Salt Lake City 84101-1507 • 801-364-8833 |
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Intimate Caffe Molise is a great place to take clients or someone special. Amid upscale environs, guests enjoy imaginative Italian dishes and fine Italian wines. Take in the cozy ambiance as you indulge in spice-rubbed pork tenderloin, sauteed chicken with wild mushrooms and Marsala, or penne with goat cheese, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes . A word to the wise: leave room for the luscious tiramisu. Seating is somewhat limited, so reservations are suggested. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Cannella's |
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204 E 500 South, Salt Lake City • 801-355-8518 |
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DOWNTOWN. A cozy alternative to some of downtown's more crowded eateries, Cannella's offers diners a casual setting, complete with the standard red, white, and green color scheme. What's more, this family-run restaurant serves up superb homestyle Italian favorites, including Italian sausage, lasagna, manicotti, tetrazzini, and veal parmesan. Save room for a slice of cheesecake or their famous chocolate beet cake. Outdoor seating is available during warmer months. Reservations are suggested. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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Fresco Italian Café |
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1513 S 1500 East, Salt Lake City 84105 • 801-486-1300 |
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This small, intimate cafe can be found in the back of the King's English bookstore. The restaurant serves Northern Italian cuisine and features specialties like linguini con tutti mari (pasta with seafood) and veal scaloppini. With the bookstore so close, the atmosphere is cozy and romantic, especially in the summer when the patio is open. Reservations required. Business dressy attire. |
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Lugano |
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3364 S 2300 East, Salt Lake City 84109 • 801-412-9994 |
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Even though Salt Lake City doesn't boast a Little Italy of its own, classy Lugano would fit beautifully into such a neighborhood. On chilly evenings, the eatery tempts diners with delicious spaghetti plates; other lifesavers include treats like roasted mussels or grilled salmon with pearl couscous. Other options: wine-braised lamb shank, a grilled Angus rib-eye, and chicken breast with parmesan mashed potatoes. The wine list is extensive, and handpicked selections hail from two continents. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Olio Ristorante |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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150 W 500 South Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City 84111 • 801-323-7575 |
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DOWNTOWN. If you want a quiet, refined atmosphere that's ideal for an intimate dinner or private conversation, head to the downtown Sheraton's Olio Ristorante. Olio's menu runs the gamut from seafood specialties like grilled prawns with artichoke and potato gratin to pizzas topped with the likes of caramelized onions, goat cheese, and smoked salmon. The extensive wine list focuses on Italian vintages, but California selections are also available. Reservations are suggested. |
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Tuscany |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2832 E 6200 South, Holladay 84121 • 801-277-9919 |
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HOLLADAY. Tuscany's pleasant decor and surroundings enhance the already-delicious food. The restaurant is housed in a converted mill building that features high ceilings and terra cotta floors. You'll also find a beautiful patio that takes advantage of the secluded grounds. Starters at this "Italian bistro" could mean herb-crusted beef carpaccio or a salad that varies seasonally according to which ingredients are freshest. For a main course, many favor the hearth bread, which is similar to pizza and can be topped with roasted vegetables, smoked salmon or many other tasty goodies. Treat yourself to a wonderful dining experience in exquisite surroundings! |
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Big Apple Pizzeria |
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2939 E 3300 South, Salt Lake City 84109 • 801-485-4534 |
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EAST MILLCREEK. Specializing in NYC-style thin crust pizza, this strip-mall pizzeria is a favorite with local families, who come and eat their fill without having to foot an absurd bill. Order pizza any way you like it, with any number of toppings. If you're not in the mood for pizza, Big Apple also offers up terrific hot and cold sandwiches, great calzones, and surprisingly filling salads. |
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Café Med |
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420 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City 84115 • 801-493-0100 |
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While this cozy eatery looks austere on the outside, its aromas of grilled kebabs and sautéed vegetables immediately indicate that you're in for a treat. Dishes hail from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, and the rustic fare makes Café Med an ideal lunch destination. From tabouli and souvlaki to hummus and baba ghanoush, the menu offers all the standards. Folks with lighter appetites appreciate the array of delicious salads. Don't forget to save room for baklava! |
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Confetti's |
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4751 S Holladay Blvd, Holladay 84117-5462 • 801-272-9111 |
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HOLLADAY. Few things satisfy mid-afternoon hunger like a loaded Greek salad, and few places in the area throw together one as delicious as Confetti's. Indeed, the European-styled restaurant delights diners with everything from stuffed grape leaves and linguine al salmone to Moroccan chicken couscous and shrimp scampi. Be sure to save room for dessert – the tiramisu is not to be missed. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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