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Mamma Mia: these are the best places to celebrate National Meatball Day across the US
Who doesn’t love a juicy meatball smothered in pomodoro sauce (aka tomato sauce) and topped with cheese (let’s be honest, it’s a trifecta within the food world)? Monday, March 9, is National Meatball Day and we can’t let the day go by with out sinking out teeth into some deliciously appetizing meaty bites of goodness. Whether you’re on the East Coast or the West Coast (which means you have more time to celebrate), you are sure to find a spot that will satisfy your craving. Below we’ve gathered the nine best places to get your celebration in order.
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen
These meatballs are made with grass-fed beef and topped with ricotta, tomato sauce, pecorino and served with grilled bread. They have locations throughout the US as well as several restaurants internationally.
dōma
The meat ball dōma is served with marinara sauce and topped with spicy provolone cheese. This Italian restaurant is located in Miami’s Wynwood District.
Cipresso
Nonna's Meatballs are exactly what nonna (and abuela) would have ordered. Served with served with ricotta cheese and grilled bread this beaut can be found in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Here and Now
These perfectly braised meatballs with spicy pomodoro and whipped ricotta will definitely quench your meatball thirst. Make sure to stop by and order them next time you’re in Los Angeles.
Kobe Meatball
It’s a giant meatball made out of Kobe beef — not much to add here, folks. Find this deliciousness (topped with ricotta) at Prime Italian in Miami Beach.
Bellini Restaurant & Bar
The polpettine with tomato sauce is the perfect bite to the start of any meal (or maybe get several dishes and make it the whole meal, we won’t judge). If you find yourself in Miami by way of the Coconut Grove area, make sure to stop by.
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap + Mia’s Italian Kitchen
Sister restaurants Lena’s and Mia’s are proving that size really does matter with their giant meatball. Stop by Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza in Alexandria, VA, or Mia’s Italian Kitchen in Orlando, FL, (also in Alexandria, too!) and just indulge.
Terralina Crafted Italian
Terralina Crafted Italian, located at Disney Springs in Orlando, FL, is serving us meatballs in sevarl different ways. Enjoy their original meatballs which are topped with shaved parmesan and smothered in a tomato basil sauce placed on top of delightfully creamy polenta. Want more meatballs in your life? Try their Spaghetti Pomodoro and Meatballs, Meatball Sandwich, Meatball Pizza or Meatball Calzone.
Grimaldi's
Can you really ever go wrong with pizza? Check out any of the Grimaldi's located nationwide for this entrancing behemoth of a pizza aptly named The Don.
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