From twirls of fresh pasta and slow-simmered sauces to seafood-filled ravioli and plates of Sunday macaroni, a great pasta dish has a way of turning dinner into an occasion. If you’re looking for some of the best pasta in Massachusetts, you won’t have to look far to find a dish worth trying.
Across Cape Cod, the South Coast, Boston and nearby communities, you’ll find everything from longtime Italian-American favorites to contemporary restaurants putting their own spin on regional Italian cooking. Whether you’re craving a familiar favorite or feel like trying something new, these 21 local restaurants have plenty to bring to the table.