Every state in the country has its unique culture, from music to dance to dialect and, of course, food. You can experience how unique each cuisine can be when you travel more.
However, one cuisine that can be found in every corner of the U.S., no matter the regional culture, is Italian food.
From mom-and-pop shops to fine dining establishments, keep reading to find out which Italian eatery reigns supreme in your home state.
Iowa: Tumea & Sons (Des Moines)
The owners behind Tumea & Sons, Iowa’s most iconic Italian restaurant, were tailors first, opening the eatery in 1998.
The restaurant is still family-owned and operated. They serve delicious, homemade Italian classics for lunch and dinner, including family-style, to-go, and catering options.
Illinois: Monteverde (Chicago)
Chicago's Monteverde is the most buzzworthy Italian restaurant in Illinois. Head chef Sarah Grueneberg — a "Top Chef" runner-up and James Beard Foundation Award recipient — opened the restaurant in 2015.
Located in the West Loop, Monteverde features an extensive gourmet menu for lunch and dinner and a gluten-free menu.
However, one cuisine that can be found in every corner of the U.S., no matter the regional culture, is Italian food.
From mom-and-pop shops to fine dining establishments, keep reading to find out which Italian eatery reigns supreme in your home state.
Iowa: Tumea & Sons (Des Moines)
The owners behind Tumea & Sons, Iowa’s most iconic Italian restaurant, were tailors first, opening the eatery in 1998.
The restaurant is still family-owned and operated. They serve delicious, homemade Italian classics for lunch and dinner, including family-style, to-go, and catering options.
Illinois: Monteverde (Chicago)
Chicago's Monteverde is the most buzzworthy Italian restaurant in Illinois. Head chef Sarah Grueneberg — a "Top Chef" runner-up and James Beard Foundation Award recipient — opened the restaurant in 2015.
Located in the West Loop, Monteverde features an extensive gourmet menu for lunch and dinner and a gluten-free menu.
