With its layers of pasta, rich sauce, and bubbling cheese, lasagna is a pretty perfect dish – and few meals can beat a well-made one. From the hearty to the higher end, here we reveal where to find the best lasagna in every US state.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most delicious and comforting lasagnas in America, counting down to the tastiest of all.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards, and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated. 

Family-owned Caruso’s has been serving its famous lasagna al forno to customers since 1938. It’s made with house-made pasta, a cheese-meat sauce, and is baked under a blanket of cheese. As if that’s not enough, it can be served with chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, or house-made meatballs. Fans order it every time they’re here.

Il Villaggio Osteria’s lasagna incorporates a rich ragù, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. It’s a little expensive, but customers love it because it's cheesy and large enough for two meals. The restaurant is at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and is a lovely place to warm up, thanks to its outdoor fireplace.

Busy local restaurant Jr’s Original keeps its simple and classic, with a lasagna made with minced beef, tomato sauce, and cheese. You can taste the quality and the portion size is very generous. The restaurant's interiors are cozy, and you can see the chefs working away in the kitchen.

One of those rare famous restaurants that lives up to the hype, Villa di Roma certainly doesn’t disappoint. Everything is insanely delicious, but the lasagna is a must-try. The indulgent dish is made with house-made pasta, ricotta, meatballs, and mozzarella, just how you’d get it in Naples. It’s no wonder the restaurant has been going strong since the 1960s.

Mom’s Lasagna della Casa from Trattoria Il Panino is legendary. It’s a huge portion with many layers, made with beef and ricotta, and served on a plate of addictive, creamy tomato sauce. Customers say it's the best they've ever tasted, adding that the restaurant gets busy, so reservations are recommended.

If you’re after a pasta fix in Baltimore, head to Little Italy. The lasagna from low-key, family-owned Amicci’s, featuring minced beef, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella, is a local favorite. It’s always served in a casserole dish, piping hot and cooked to perfection. Be warned, come early as it's a popular spot and you might have to wait for a table.

A highly recommended spot for Italian food, Campagnolo has a buzzing atmosphere, exceptional food, and live piano music. One of its best dishes is its Lasagna Matta made with fresh pasta, beef and pork Bolognese, béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Customers say the fresh pasta makes all the difference and it’s a choice you won’t regret.

Buzzy restaurant Capers & Lemons is famed for its lasagna with béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmigiano and wins the approval of its customers who say it's the best in Delaware. It also boasts rave reviews for its pasta-free eggplant lasagna with tomato sauce and spinach.

When you order the classic lasagna at family-owned Capri di Nuovo, you aren’t getting a reheated dish prepared hours prior. Each plate is made to order following a method that includes a meat sauce recipe that's been passed down through generations. It’s rich and bursting with Italian flavors, and ricotta can be added for a little extra cost, if you like.

Family-style Carmine’s Italian Restaurant is known for its huge sharing plates, so if you’re dining here make sure you come with a group. The lasagna lives up to expectations, and features a tower of beef, veal, marinara sauce, and cheese layered between pasta sheets. Everyone is sure to love it.

For a lasagna that’s bursting with flavor, head to pizza and pasta spot La Lanterna and order the Lasagna alla Bolognese. The meat sauce is wonderfully rich, and the dish comes covered in a generous serving of cheese. Some guests say it’s the best they’ve tasted. You can find it on the menu at the restaurant’s sister sites too.

Tucked away just off the interstate, a trip to Toni’s Italian Restaurant is like traveling back in time. The beef lasagna here is outstanding. Although the portion is huge, it’s somehow light and fresh, while the rich, ruby red marinara sauce is packed with flavor.

Patty B’s is the go-to spot for great Italian cooking in Dover. Its meat-filled 'brick' lasagna impresses customers and is made totally from scratch, including the pasta and marinara. What’s more, the portion size is huge, and it comes with garlic bread. There's a cheese-filled version on the menu too, which is just as popular.

Looking for lasagna in Montana? Check out fun and atmospheric On Broadway. The lasagna is of incredible quality, made with fresh pasta, spicy Italian sausage, ground tenderloin, ricotta, mozzarella, and four different cheeses. Plus, dining here is a real night out – the dimly lit restaurant is frequented by an excellent three-piece jazz band.

Mixing up the classic, the lasagna at trendy Domenica in The Roosevelt Hotel (next to the Sazerac Bar) is made with green pasta, pork ragù, béchamel, and mozzarella. The portion is huge and comes to the table in a roaring hot casserole dish. Executive chef Valeriano Chiella from Campania in Southern Italy is the brain behind it all.

Casual Italian café Pasta Garage’s lasagna is a saucy, cheesy dream. It’s made with sausage, beef, and ricotta, and comes with a breadstick to soak up its tomatoey goodness. The restaurant isn’t fancy: you order at the counter and take a buzzer which tells you when to collect your meal.

Don't be fooled by the strip mall location of Lunardi’s Italian Restaurant. If you venture inside, you’ll be rewarded with the best lasagna in the area. It boasts an impressive 17 layers of ricotta, pepperoni, meatballs, Italian sausage, mozzarella, Romano cheese, and pasta, and is large enough for two people to share. The service here is also outstanding.

At busy family restaurant Sorrento’s the lasagna al Italiana is made with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Customers comment on how meaty it is and love that it comes with garlic bread and a choice of salad or soup. Other great reasons to visit are you don’t need a reservation and the service is excellent.

Aptly-named Mama Ricotta’s serves a Southern Italian–style lasagna that’s made with beef, veal, sausage, and three different kinds of cheese – and you can be sure it’s big, rich, and cheesy. That’s just one of the reasons why the restaurant is Charlotte’s leading spot for Italian comfort food.

With the largest Italian American population in the US, New York is a hard crowd to please. However, La Lanterna di Vittorio manages it with its incredible menu of bespoke lasagnas filled with everything from traditional Bolognese to pesto and béchamel, and smoked salmon with onions and capers. Sample a selection of four with the restaurant's lasagna flight.

Family business Cupini’s makes everything from scratch, including the pasta and marinara for its signature beef lasagna. Customers are impressed by how light it is and say the large portion size is impressive for the price. The lasagna comes topped with grated Parmesan and pairs perfectly with a hunk of garlic bread.

Hailing from Naples, Lasagna Imbotito is the signature plate at one of Arkansas’ most popular Italian restaurants, Bruno’s Little Italy. It features layers of fluffy ricotta, mozzarella, Romano cheese, Italian sausage, meatballs, and cured meats, and is covered in meat sauce. The legendary item has even featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Divey diner Rocco’s Little Italy is a hidden gem near the Marshall University campus. The lasagna here isn’t fancy: it comes in an aluminum pan, drenched in muenster cheese, and swimming in red sauce. But it’s very reasonably priced, gets great reviews, and is available until 4am.

From its neutral color palette to its sleek furnishings, everything about Casa Italiana screams sophistication. The Lasagna Della Famiglia is no exception, made with béchamel, house-made pasta, and fresh herbs. Many customers say they wouldn't eat lasagna anywhere else in Virginia.

Head to the quaint mountain town of Lead to find the state's best lasagna at the aptly named Lasagna Mountain. Open for dinner and takeout Monday through to Thursday, this cozy restaurant serves a selection of different lasagna flavors, with the menu changing daily. Recent lasagnas have included sirloin steak, pepperoni and cheese, and Italian sausage. Customers say the service is great, too.

Lasagna lovers in Rhode Island need to visit landmark Italian Camille’s on Federal Hill. La Lasagna di Camille’s is made with Bolognese, sausage, ricotta, and mozzarella, and receives plenty of praise. Customers say the sauce is superb and that each mouthful is a delight. The spot has been here since 1914 and has a gorgeous outdoor patio.

Small takeout spot Geraldi’s is popular with the lunch crowd. Around since the 1980s, it serves authentic, no-frills Italian food. The lasagna is the favorite here, presented piping hot with crisp garlic bread. Many customers ask for meatballs on the side, because why not?

Lasagna heaven is a place on earth and it’s Papa Dio’s. Opened in the late 1970s, it’s a buzzing wine bar with a menu featuring five lasagnas. Although the chicken Alfredo lasagna and veggie spinach, onion, and mushroom lasagna sound tempting, the seriously saucy Italian sausage lasagna wins the hearts of diners.

Local favorite Trattoria La Sorrentina is known for its brick-oven pizzas and seafood dishes, but the Lasagna Napoletana is its best-kept secret. It’s made with ricotta, mozzarella, and a meat and tomato sauce. Customers say it tastes like an Italian nonna made it.

At tiny, family-run Italian The Sicilian II, Great, Great, Great Grandma's Lasagna is the winning dish. Only one batch is prepared per day, with layers of fresh pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and beef. The recipe is over 100 years old and has been passed down through five generations. It runs out quickly, so get there early.

Another old-school gem, DeGidio’s dates back to the 1930s. It prides itself on cutting lasagna pieces so large you can’t possibly finish it all, so (happily) you'll have leftovers to take home. Made with Italian sausage as well as ricotta, Italian cheeses, and tomato sauce, it has a distinctive, slightly spicy kick to it.

Family-run Iozzo’s Garden of Italy (so called because it has a beautiful garden patio), dates to the 1930s – so it’s fair to say its lasagna has stood the test of time. One for the carnivores, the dish is heavy on the meat sauce and can be accompanied by meatballs. It comes artistically draped in both marinara and Alfredo sauces.

The best traditional Bolognese lasagna in Chicago can be found at Volare Ristorante Italiano, a fancy Italian restaurant that’s a favorite for celebrations. Customers say it’s baked to perfection, with several layers of meat and cheese. The portion is so big you're likely to have leftovers to take home.

The 8 Layer Lasagna from Midtown Table is given positive review after positive review. It features ricotta, mozzarella, basil, and Sicilian sauce, and customers love how flavorsome it is. You can add Bolognese for a small extra charge, if you prefer your lasagna meaty. The restaurant, with its chic interiors and outdoor patio, is a stunning place to spend an evening.

Some who’ve tried The Pink Door’s delicate lasagna, made with pesto, spinach pasta, béchamel, and marinara, make the bold claim that it’s the best in the world. It’s not impossible that this is true. This is a swanky restaurant too, making it even more of a must-visit – think candlesticks, tables for two, and a trapeze artist performance.

One of the more high-end Italian joints on this list, Antica Sicilia is known for its house-made pasta. Its lasagna, made with eight-hour braised Bolognese and béchamel, doesn’t come in a whopping portion, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in flavor. Customers say you can taste the freshness of the rich, slightly sweet meat sauce. The restaurant group has two other locations in Farmington and Salt Lake City.

People say the best Italian food in the Dallas and Fort Worth area can be found at Kenny’s Italian Kitchen. The lasagna, described by some as 'to die for,' layers well-seasoned beef with ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, pasta, and red sauce. It’s huge, hot, and has so much flavor. You can ask for a gluten-free version too.

The lasagna at friendly, family-owned Joe’s Pasta House is made with beef and Italian sausage for depth of flavor. It features plenty of house-made tomato sauce and just a little mozzarella cheese so it’s not too heavy or salty. Plus, it comes with Parmesan on the side, so you can add more to your liking. Some say it’s by far the best lasagna they’ve ever eaten.

Mangia Italiana started out as a food truck in 2003, before opening a bricks-and-mortar location in Omaha in 2007. The cute and cozy family-owned restaurant is popular with locals who rate the friendly service and amazing food with a menu that features pizza, pasta, seafood, sandwiches, and desserts. However, it's the eggplant lasagna layered with zucchini, red onion, and fresh spinach with a choice of Alfredo or marinara sauce that keeps people coming back for more. Look out for the returning seafood lasagna special, too.

La Ciccia Italian Fusion and Brunch Bar is known for its fantastic seafood starters and gorgeously rich and creamy tiramisu. But it's the lasagna, made with beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, that is the real star of the show. Customers say it's delicious and that the portion size is huge, so bring your appetite.

The most popular dish at family-owned Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant is its beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, and béchamel lasagna. It comes in two sizes (half and full) and the smaller portion is still positively huge. Customers say it's the best lasagna they’ve ever eaten – even better than their grandma’s.

For some, the best thing about lasagna is the crispy, burnt edges and when you order the dish from casual lunch spot Pasta Sisters, you’ll always be served a corner piece. The stunning dish showcases Bolognese, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano between pasta sheets. Customers can’t stop talking about it.

Not much of a meat eater? Casual Italian café Luna Fargo serves a summer vegetable lasagna that gets great reviews. A plant-heavy plate, it packs broccoli, roasted red pepper, kale, and ricotta between sheets of pasta and is topped with a modest grating of hard cheese. 

If you’re in Charleston and craving a hearty pasta dish, Mario’s Italian Ristorante serves a much-praised lasagna al forno. It’s made fresh every day, with Bolognese, ricotta, and mozzarella, is cooked in a wood oven, and looks and tastes amazing. The restaurant is wonderfully relaxed and you don’t need a reservation, though the service is phenomenal.

Do you like your lasagna saucy or cheesy? At quaint mom-and-pop restaurant Lola & Giuseppe’s Trattoria, you don’t have to choose. The five-layer dish is made with ground chuck steak, four cheeses, and lashings of house-made marinara. Guests call it a masterpiece and say they’d eat it for every meal if they could.

If you order lasagna from Giuseppe’s Cafe, a small, local restaurant with a homey interior, you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck. It layers crumbled house-made meatballs, cheese, and seasonal veg with pasta and is served swimming in red sauce. Customers rave about it and say it’s the best dish in town.

Widely known as the best in Connecticut, the meat lasagna from intimate Italian Rossitto’s Ristorante receives rave reviews time and time again. Customers say it has the ideal ratio of pasta, meat, sauce, and cheese, adding that the flavors work in perfect harmony together.

Located in the L&L Market in West Nashville, PennePazze has an open kitchen so you can watch your food being made by the Italian chefs. The quality of both the cooking and the ingredients shines through and the lasagna, which layers spinach pasta, ragù, and mozzarella cheese, has happy customers coming back for more.

For something lighter, check out the eggplant lasagna from Isa. Fresh and flavorful, it features house-made pasta, ricotta, and tarragon. The restaurant, a little off the beaten path, is small, cozy, and friendly. The combination of great food and service inspires many return visits.

At craft pizza and cocktail bar, The Wylder, the lasagna gets people talking. Available on the dinner menu and made according to a secret family recipe, the highest-rated lasagna on our list features delicious, freshly made pasta, flavorful marinara sauce, torn basil leaves, and masses of grated hard cheese. Plus, it’s large enough to share.   

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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.