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Here’s Where to Get the Best Italian Eats in Northern Virginia

What’s your happy place? If you’re like us, it’s somewhere between the antipasto and dessert. Yes, there are few feelings as downright blissful as knowing a pizza is in the oven or Grandma’s Sunday gravy is stewing away on the stove. But not all of us have an Italian nonna. For the unlucky among us, restaurants play an important role in the voyage to legendary old-world-style comfort. From the best places for housemade pasta to where to find cannoli and gelato worthy of breaking any diet, these are the best places to feed your craving for Italian in Northern Virginia.

10 Of The Best Italian Dishes In Northern Virginia

From bresaola to tiramisu, fill up on favorites from The Boot across our region. [READ MORE]

These Are The Best Housemade Pastas In NoVA

From grand strands of fettuccine to overstuffed ravioli, these are the noodles you need to know. [READ MORE]

How Bisnonna Bakeshop Became Northern Virginia’s Go-To For Fresh Italian Pastries

Baker Nicole Liberatore may not be a grandmother herself, but her company seeks to replicate their lovingly crafted desserts. [READ MORE]

The Best Old-School Italian Spots In Northern Virginia

For a taste of local Italian-food history, these are the places. [READ MORE]

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Why settle for a sub? These hot sandwiches can’t help but scream “Italy.” [READ MORE]

Our 20 Favorite Pizzas In Northern Virginia

From New York-style and Neapolitan classics to locavore or Indian toppings, these are the best pies you can try. [READ MORE]

This story originally ran in our April issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to our monthly magazine.

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