The O2's ASK Italian menu is a sight for sore eyes; enjoy European favourites and meals that are more on the quirky side, including purple pesto tagliatelle, king prawn and crayfish pasta, as well as a carbonara with asparagus and pancetta. There's more where that came from in Stratford and Epsom.

Ciliengo in Cardiff is one of the top spots for authentic Italian pasta in the UK. Soak in the homely atmosphere as award-winning chefs whip you up slurp-worthy plates from only the finest ingredients. And it would be a crime to leave without trying the tiramisu...

If you Google 'best pasta restaurant near me in the UK', you're likely to come across Wildwood in the search results. With plenty of sites in London, as well as Bournemouth, Cambridge, Essex and other cities, you won't have to travel far for a slurp-worthy dish. Expect a menu full of much-loved classics and cocktails to match. 

Edinburgh's trendy wine bar Veeno is the ultimate date night destination; share a bottle with your other half while enjoying fresh pasta dishes from mushroom tagliatelle to a rich bolognese. You'll also find them in Reigate, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Bristol. 

Salvi's Mozarella Bar and Restaurant in Manchester is food heaven for lovers of Neapolitan cuisine. Combining family-friendly vibes and belly-warming comfort food makes for a relaxing dining experience with friends or the ultimate cosy date night. 

Italian restaurant Onyx on Uxbridge high street is transporting you to the streets of Naples. While the region is better known for pizza, this venue is also making sure you get your fix of linguine tossed in a creamy cheese sauce and served in a parmesan wheel, as well as lobster, crab or truffle linguine.

Prepare to satisfy your comfort food cravings with a trip to Prezzo. Spanning across the UK, from Bristol to Reading, Nottingham and beyond, expect a menu of crowd-pleasers including pasta worth drooling over. Think crab and lobster ravioli, slow-braised pork ragu, and a vegan bolognese that would leave no one complaining. 

Maremma is a top-notch fresh pasta restaurant in London. Simple and authentic cooking takes centre stage, best paired with a regional wine from the collection of bottles that have been handpicked from small producers. 

Affordable pasta is always on the cards when Nuposto is in town. This casual joint in Brighton pairs authentic Italian food with happy hour cocktails and great beers for a meal out that you can't say no to. Expect homemade sauces made from fresh ingredients, including options for veggies and vegans. 

Circolo Popolare is taking Instagrammable interiors and Italian food to the next level, along with its sister sites Gloria, Jacuzzi and Ave Mario (known to many as the best pasta restaurant in Covent Garden). Their roster of impressive meals includes a viral carbonara that's served in a wheel of cheese.  

The best pasta in Soho? You'll find it at Pastaio. With six successful eateries in the capital, you know this is food you can trust; think whole lobster linguine, handmade squash ravioli and wild mushroom tagliatelle. Wine and cocktails are on hand to elevate the experience. 

No one would dispute that Padella is one of the best pasta restaurants in London. It has a small crafted menu of freshly-made seasonal dishes that are all knock-outs in their own right. The most famous is the pappardelle with slow-cooked beef shin ragu. 

Sugo Pasta in Glasgow is a go-to for quality Italian food. The dough is made from scratch every day before being topped with flavourful sauces, pull-apart meats and fresh seafood. And you don't need to wait for payday to visit – some of the meals are even under £10. 

Bath's Sotto Sotto may be hard to track down, but we think any pasta-lover would agree it's well worth the search. This award-winning hideaway fronts dishes from penne alla vodka to a cheesy fettucini, showing the city's other Italian restaurants how it's done.

An understated eatery that might actually have the best pasta in the UK? We're talkin' about Manchester's SUD Pasta. Locally-sourced ingredients are what this place is all about, championing 12 small plates that are made to be shared friends. Embark on a tasty journey to find your favourite, but don't get too attached – they like to switch up the menu from time to time.