At some restaurants, it feels like lasagna is just tagging along, quietly sitting under the “Pasta” section while fancier dishes hog the spotlight. On the other hand, a few places understand that when lasagna is done right, it becomes the showstopper. So, let’s take a look at ten restaurants where lasagna is always the main attraction.
Osteria Francescana
Created by Chef Massimo Bottura, “The Crunchy Part” turns childhood nostalgia into fine art. The lasagna here mimics a corner piece, complete with ragu, bechamel, and crispy pasta sheets. Moreover, Michelin stars didn’t stop this dish from being the restaurant’s most talked-about staple.
Sfoglia Rina
Few places take lasagna as seriously as Bologna, and at Sfoglia Rina, every plate feels like a passport to Emilia-Romagna’s culinary code. The pasta is hand-rolled daily using a mix of soft wheat flour and golden yolks, forming sheets so delicate yet firm they hold a slow-cooked beef and pork ragu perfectly.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s has kept “Mom’s Lasagna” a steady centerpiece since its earliest days. You don’t need to squint at the fine print, as this lasagna is well-layered. While it may not tout artisanal credentials, its mass appeal lies in reliability and a familiar flavor profile that doesn’t change with food fads.
DeNicola’s Italian Restaurant
Serving Portland since 1978, this no-frills Italian joint bakes a really tall lasagna. Their secret? Three generations of family recipes and Oregon-sourced beef. Diners say it reheats better than it arrives, which is quite the compliment for any baked pasta dish.
Spinasse
Refinement meets rustic in every slice of lasagna served at Spinasse, one of Seattle’s most respected Piedmontese kitchens. Their pasta dough is made with exacting precision, using imported 00 flour and a dozen yolks per batch.
Ristorante Machiavelli
Just north of downtown Seattle, Ristorante Machiavelli has quietly built its legacy on the back of lasagna, with little marketing and even less fuss. Established in 1988 in a converted apartment building, this neighborhood gem offers a deeply comforting Bolognese lasagna.
Olive Garden
Sometimes, lasagna needs no reinvention—just a generous helping of cheese, meat, and comfort. That’s what Olive Garden’s “Lasagna Classico” delivers in spades. Expanding rapidly post-1995, it quickly became one of the brand’s most popular entrees.
Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s brings quick-service charm to classic Italian fare with its “Twice-Baked Lasagna.” Each portion is baked again to achieve caramelized cheese edges. Guests often pair it with unlimited garlic breadsticks, which Fazoli’s famously serves hot and fast at your table.
Biaggi’s
Founded in 1999 in Bloomington, Biaggi’s has since grown into a beloved chain where lasagna comes layered with fresh pasta sheets, house-made meat sauce, rich bechamel, and a golden Parmesan topping that bubbles in the oven. What sets it apart? It slow-simmers its meat ragu for hours.
Old Spaghetti Factory
Served in antique-style surroundings with chandeliers and trolley car booths, Old Spaghetti Factory’s lasagna arrives in deep-baked layers of meat sauce, creamy mozzarella, and spiced ricotta. Each slice offers structure, not slop, with pasta sheets holding firm under a generous blanket of molten cheese.
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