Dorothy said it best, “There’s no place like home.” But, every once in a while, we find a place that makes us feel like we’ve clicked our ruby red slippers three times–even if it may be 5,000 miles away from Italy.

Whether you’re an expat who’s homesick for the rhythm of the local bar, a local dreaming of that incredible pizza you had on holiday to Naples, or just a person curious about how far-reaching the Italian diaspora is, this is for you. We’ve put together what we think are some of the best places to get an authentic taste of Italy, abroad; first up, New York, a city close to our team’s hearts (fun fact: at some point, three of us have lived there).