Arkansas might not be the first place you think of when craving authentic Italian cuisine, but trust me on this one.
Tucked away in small towns and quiet corners across the Natural State are some seriously impressive Italian kitchens that most tourists never discover.
I’ve spent years tracking down these local favorites, and each one tells its own delicious story of family recipes and community traditions. Let’s dive in!
1. The Venesian Inn – Tontitown
Stepping into this 1947 classic feels like traveling back in time to when dining out meant something special. The Venesian Inn has been serving Ozark-Italian fusion long before anyone called it fusion…