The 7 Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in America

Old-school Italian restaurants are places that have been serving traditional Italian cuisine for decades, often with family recipes, cozy atmospheres, and loyal customers.

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The Village - Chicago, Il

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Bamonte’s - Brooklyn, N.Y.

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John’s of 12th Street

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Fior D’Italia - San Francisco, Calif

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Ralph’s - Philadelphia, Penn

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Miceli’s - Los Angeles, Calif

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Leo’s Grandevous - Hoboken, N.J

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