Somebody said this Tuesday isn’t for the tacos, but instead it's for another food – Pasta! October 17 is recognized as National Pasta Day, from the fettuccine to the Bowtie noodles, it’s a day to celebrate them all.

October is also National Pasta Month! So you have all month long to celebrate pasta dishes around the CSRA, but where can you get pasta in the Augusta area?

Cucina 503 is a local Italian Restaurant here in Augusta. It is located on Furys Ferry Road. And it is owned by Chef Edward Mendoza, who is also the head chef of the restaurant as well.

Mendoza has stated in previous publications that they are very passionate about using local vendors as much as possible. Even when it comes to the seasonal menus, they try to work it around what aligns with the local farmers options.

During the summertime the restaurant has their own garden in the back, where they grow rosemary, eggplant, basil, peppers, and other produce. So it is truly a garden to plate meal.

Augustino's is no stranger when it comes to the Augusta area. They have been serving the CSRA for more than 20 years. They are located in the the Augusta Marriott in Downtown Augusta.

Macaluso’s is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Aiken. It was opened about two years ago by Chef Michael D’Andrea. Many of the dishes prepared and served at the restaurant are from recipes that have been passed down by his relatives.

This family restaurant is known for Greek and Italian Food. They are currently located on Washington Road in the former location of Denny’s and have been there for about 3 years. But, they will soon be getting a new location on Furys Ferry.

Oliviana’s is an Italian bar and pizzeria located in Surrey center. They are also an option when it comes to Pasta in the Augusta area.