The average American eats about 20 pounds of pasta per year, and collectively as a country, about 5.95 billion pounds of pasta annually. I’m ashamed to admit how much I probably contribute to these statistics, but I’m blaming it on the fact that Columbus has some incredible Italian restaurants and trattorias. 

In fact, an Italian restaurant in Columbus has been recognized as being the “Best Italian Restaurant in Ohio,” according to an annual report by 24/7 Tempo of the “Best Italian Restaurants in Every State.” To determine the best of the best, they reviewed lists and rankings on numerous food and general interest sites, including Eater, Yelp, Forbes, and other city-specific sites.