Here are five more commendable old-school Italian restaurants that are well worth a visit. We wish they, too, could also have been included on the Restaurants of the Year list. An aperol spritz at the bar at Mr. Dominic's at the Lake.

Bodhi, a 21+ Thai bistro and cocktail bar on Mass Ave’s north end, represents Indianapolis on the list, but it’s far from the only Indy-area eatery worth recognition. Presented in alphabetical order, here are 10 spots that just missed the cut. 56 S. Ninth St., Noblesville, 317-774-5065,9thstbistro.com

Only 44 restaurants were selected by USA TODAY for its list of top places to eat, and a Knoxville favorite once again made the cut. This time, it's A Dopo. The sourdough pizza restaurant has become a must-try for locals and visitors, alike, and it has ties to another Knoxville restaurant selected for last year's list: Potchke.