Italian food is everywhere. But great Italian food, the kind that makes you close your eyes after the first bite, is harder to find.
These ten Virginia Italian restaurants are worth the drive from every corner of the state. I have traveled to each one, from the mountains to the coast, and each time I have left planning my return.
Some are red-sauce joints, the kind of places where the garlic bread is buttery and the spaghetti comes in a large bowl. Others are modern, with handmade pasta and creative sauces that change with the seasons…