In general, chain restaurants aren’t exactly known for serving authentic cuisine.
Take yourfavorite Italian chain, for example.
Suppose you are in the market for an authentic Italian experience.
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Here are six Italian chains that serve authentic pasta dishes.
Remember that authenticity will cost you!
Just a cup of traditional Minestrone Di Verdure in the Beverly Hills outpost retails for $12.
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The modern-style restaurant makes pasta and sauces from scratch, offering updates like gluten-free or veggie noodle options.
Bolognese, made with a traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano, and evoo.
Again, expect top open up your wallet.
Il Fornaio
Pasta dishes (all made from scratch, of course) start at $34.
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