12 Italian Restaurants in Utah That Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode

Well, hopefully your taste buds won’t actually explode when you eat at these fabulous restaurants, but they sure have tasty Italian food! This list doesn’t include pizza restaurants (you can find a list of some of Utah’s best pizzerias here). I've also excluded Italian delis and national chains (you won't find Olive Garden or Carrabba’s here). The list isn’t a ranking - it’s alphabetical.

1. Cafe Terigo, Park City

Romantic setting and delicious food. 424 Main Street, Park City.

2. Cafe Trio, Downtown Salt Lake City and Cottonwood Heights

Don't miss their specialty flatbreads. 680 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City and 6405 S. 3000 E., Cottonwood.

3. Chef Alfredo’s Ristorante, St. George and Cedar City

Chef Alfredo's hits the mark with delicious entrees, tiramisu and cannoli. 2313 W. 400 N. in Cedar City and 1135 E. 700 S. in St. George.

4. Cortona Italian Cafe, Park City

Homemade pasta and gelato. 1612 Ute Blvd., Park City.

5. Cappelettis Restaurant, St. George

It's hard to find great seafood in Utah, but Cappelettis offers tasty cod, sea bass and calamari, prepared Italian-style. 36 E. Tabernacle Street, St. George.

6. Cucina Toscana, Salt Lake City

A downtown Salt Lake City staple, Cucina Toscana serves up exquisite Italian food in a friendly, communal setting. 282 S. 300 W., Salt Lake City.

7. Le Nonne, Logan

Tasty Italian food in a quaint little converted house. 129 N. 100 E., Logan.

8. Marcello’s Ristorante Italiano, Bountiful

The owners are from Sicily and the food is consistently delicious. 375 N. Main Street, Bountiful.

9. Per Noi Trattoria, Sugarhouse

This tiny restaurant is tucked away in a Sugarhouse neighborhood. The owner is there every night to greet each guest. 1588 Stratford Ave., Sugarhouse.

10. Tuscany, Salt Lake City

One of Salt Lake's most romantic restaurants...and the food is to die for, too. 2832 E. 6200 S., Salt Lake City.

11. Valter’s Osteria, Salt Lake City

Owner Valter Nassi left Cucina Toscana to create Valter's Osteria. The comprehensive menu is full of unique Tuscan offerings. 173 Broadway, Salt Lake City.

12. Vito’s Italian Ristorante, Heber

Don't miss the bruschetta, or the tiramisu. 100 S. Main Street, Heber.

Did I miss your favorite? Tell us about it in the comments.