National Pasta Day highlights top restaurants and diverse recipes

In celebration of National Pasta Day on October 17, various culinary highlights and recipes are being featured. In the United States, Yelp’s Top 100 Pasta Places of 2026 has recognized several establishments, including L&D Sapore Ravioli & Cheese in Middlesex, New Jersey. The Middlesex-based business has operated for over 55 years, specializing in traditional Italian recipes and house-made ravioli.

Beyond restaurant rankings, the occasion highlights the diversity of pasta, noting that there are over 500 different shapes available. Culinary trends for the holiday include a variety of specialized recipes, such as dairy-free, vegan, and international-style pasta dishes, ranging from creamy garlic and thyme rigatoni to pumpkin sage variations.