Whether you want to treat yourself to a pizza after a long day of work or want to treat some friends to a nice dining experience, Italian restaurants provide the perfect ambiance mixed with a cuisine anyone can enjoy. This popularity has caused many Italian eateries to pop up across the U.S., but trying to pinpoint the best ones might seem impossible. Luckily, the search for the best Italian restaurant in your state now has a clear answer thanks to Yelp.

Methodology: This is a list of the best Italian restaurants in the United States according to Yelp. All the businesses on this list are in the "Italian" category on Yelp. "Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star ratings for a business.