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Mamma Mia: these are the best places to celebrate National Meatball Day across the US

This is were you need to be to celebrate such an illustrious food holiday


UPDATED MARCH 9, 2020 3:11 PM EDT

Who doesn’t love a juicy meatball smothered in pomodoro sauce (aka tomato sauce) and topped with cheese (let’s be honest, it’s a trifecta within the food world)? Monday, March 9, is National Meatball Day and we can’t let the day go by with out sinking out teeth into some deliciously appetizing meaty bites of goodness. Whether you’re on the East Coast or the West Coast (which means you have more time to celebrate), you are sure to find a spot that will satisfy your craving. Below we’ve gathered the nine best places to get your celebration in order.

800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen meatballs© 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen

800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen

These meatballs are made with grass-fed beef and topped with ricotta, tomato sauce, pecorino and served with grilled bread. They have locations throughout the US as well as several restaurants internationally.

doma - meat ball doma© dōma

dōma

The meat ball dōma is served with marinara sauce and topped with spicy provolone cheese. This Italian restaurant is located in Miami’s Wynwood District.

Nonna's Meatballs from Cipresso located at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa© Cipresso

Cipresso

Nonna's Meatballs are exactly what nonna (and abuela) would have ordered. Served with served with ricotta cheese and grilled bread this beaut can be found in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Braised Meatballs from Here and Now in Los Angeles© Here and Now

Here and Now

These perfectly braised meatballs with spicy pomodoro and whipped ricotta will definitely quench your meatball thirst. Make sure to stop by and order them next time you’re in Los Angeles.

Kobe Meatball from Prime Italian© Prime 112

Kobe Meatball

It’s a giant meatball made out of Kobe beef — not much to add here, folks. Find this deliciousness (topped with ricotta) at Prime Italian in Miami Beach.

Polpettine with Tomato Sauce from Bellini Restaurant & Bar© Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove

Bellini Restaurant & Bar

The polpettine with tomato sauce is the perfect bite to the start of any meal (or maybe get several dishes and make it the whole meal, we won’t judge). If you find yourself in Miami by way of the Coconut Grove area, make sure to stop by.

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap and Mia's Italian Kitchen Giant Meatball© Yelp Orlando

Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap + Mia’s Italian Kitchen

Sister restaurants Lena’s and Mia’s are proving that size really does matter with their giant meatball. Stop by Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza in Alexandria, VA, or Mia’s Italian Kitchen in Orlando, FL, (also in Alexandria, too!) and just indulge.

Terralina Crafted Italian meatballs© Terralina Crafted Italian / Mallory Korol

Terralina Crafted Italian

Terralina Crafted Italian, located at Disney Springs in Orlando, FL, is serving us meatballs in sevarl different ways. Enjoy their original meatballs which are topped with shaved parmesan and smothered in a tomato basil sauce placed on top of delightfully creamy polenta. Want more meatballs in your life? Try their Spaghetti Pomodoro and Meatballs, Meatball Sandwich, Meatball Pizza or Meatball Calzone.

Grimaldi's The Don pizza© Grimaldi's

Grimaldi\'s

Can you really ever go wrong with pizza? Check out any of the Grimaldi's located nationwide for this entrancing behemoth of a pizza aptly named The Don.