Sometimes it’s nice to go to a fancy Italian restaurant that opened in 2019, and eat a tiny bowl of three ravioli for $35. Other times, you want to celebrate something with big platters of chicken parmesan and a steady stream of house red wine. For spaghetti twirls and family-style servings, these are the spots to try. At the 16 restaurants on this list—organized from oldest to newest—free bread is a right, baked clams are law, and big group meals are second nature.
