Sauce Pizzeria, New York

Although the focus at Sauce Restaurant is on mouthwatering Italian meals, the name makes sense. After all, as New York puts it, "the grub here is worthy of Grandma’s kitchen, particularly pastas—many of them housemade—in rich meat sauces." Check out a few of the tasty options smothered in the restaurant's namesake.

• Lasagna alla bolognese: One of the house specialties, this dish features grassfed beef bolognese with rich, creamy béchamel sauce.
• Dad's marinara: This vegetarian dish is equal parts healthy and tasty, thanks to zesty marinara over kale-infused gnocchi.
• Grandmother's tomato gravy: This hearty option sees Grandma's sauce placed atop a hefty helping of rigatoni, sausage, and meatballs.