Get saucy at these 50 great Italian restaurants across America

Up until quite recently, the term “Italian restaurant” may have conjured images of red and white checkered tablecloths, carafes of chianti, and a red-sauce-heavy menu. But a variety of Italian restaurants have emerged onto the scene, and from Michelin-starred temples to holes in the wall serving world-class pizza, The Daily Meal has rounded up America’s 50 best. (Dan Myers, The Daily Meal)