The 19 Best Restaurants of 2025—Salt Lake
Matteo balances the delicate line between making guests feel like they have sat down at Nonna’s table while experiencing fine dining at its best. Chef Damiano Carlotto has worked closely with Matteo and his family to craft a menu that is both memorable and feels passed down through the generations. Matteo can be found circling the dining room, recommending wines, or adding a drizzle of the famiglia balsamico to your plate. Matteo’s mom bakes the bread, and the Tagliatelle Bolognese will transport you to Modena.
Each year, Salt Lake magazine presents its choices for the best restaurants in Utah. This year, we zoomed in on the individual neighborhoods and fast-growing parts of our state that are emerging as dining destinations. But no matter where they are located—be it a busy downtown block or a charming perch in Southern Utah—by our reckoning, these are the best restaurants in Utah.
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