Italian

Brick Oven Restaurant -- 111 E. 800 North, Provo. Pizza and pasta in a warm, casual restaurant setting. Salad and pasta bar also available. 374-8800.

California Pizza Kitchen -- 575 E. University Pkwy., Orem. Pizzas with non-traditional, creative toppings as well as pasta, salads, sandwiches and appetizers. 765-1777.

Carrabba's Italian Grill -- 683 E. University Pkwy., Orem. This popular chain serves upscale Italian cuisine in a romantic setting. 765-1222.

La Dolce Vita -- 61 N. 100 East, Provo. Comfortable, authentic local Italian eatery. Food is cooked with a homemade flair. 373-8482.

Fazoli's Restaurant -- 852 E. State St., American Fork. Italian fast food chain, with most dishes made to order. Everything comes with all-you-can-eat breadsticks. 763-1234.

Fazoli's --1122 S. University Ave., Provo, 377-7733.

Gloria's Little Italy -- 279 E. 300 South, Provo, 805-4913. Authentic Italian food, including large panini sandwiches, made by Gloria herself. Also try the gelato or Mormon tiramisu.

The Italian Place -- 1086 S. State St., Orem. Offering a variety of sandwiches with subs in three sizes, this old-time haunt features cheesecakes and garlic bread, too. 224-6317.

The Italian Place -- 281 W. Bulldog Blvd., Provo. 377-2230.

The Italian Place -- 80 N. West State Road, American Fork. 756-7840.

The Italian Place -- 569 N. State St. No. 1E, Lindon. 224-0553

La Dolce Vita -- 60 S. 100 East, Provo. Try the Mozzarella Alla Caprese or the Focaccia Napoletana at this restaurant, serving authentic food from the Napoli region of Italy. 373-8482

La Vigna da Campania -- 749 W. 100 North, American Fork, 756-3730. In addition to traditional plates such as spaghetti and a list of calzones, this Italian restaurant serves some new combinations of pasta and sauce.

Old Spaghetti Factory -- 575 E. University Pkwy., A-2 University Mall, Orem. Enjoy a daily lunch special as well as from-scratch sauces, dressings and lasagna. The specialty of the house is the mizithra cheese, which tops the spaghetti. 224-6199.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant -- 504 W. 2230 North, Provo. Traditional Italian entrees, soups and salads at this chain restaurant. 377-0062.

Ottavio's Ristorante Italiano -- 71 E. Center St., Provo. Authentic Italian dining, often accompanied by an accordion player or opera singer. 377-9555.

Pier 49 Sourdough Pizza -- 3210 N. University Ave., Provo. Casual pizzeria. Order at the counter and watch television while you eat. 377-4499.

Pier 49 Pizza -- 80 W. Center St., Provo, 373-3338.

Pier 49 Pizza -- 296 S. Main St., Springville, 491-9111.

Pizza Factory -- 2230 N. University Pkwy., Provo. Busy pizza-and-pasta chain. Also has a salad bar and bread twists. 812-0200.

Pizza Factory -- 291 W. 400 North, Lindon. 785-4464.

Romano's Macaroni Grill -- 4801 N. University Ave., Provo. Italian chain restaurant, offering traditional cuisine and herb bread. 765-1688.

Burgers & shakes

Apollo Burgers -- 452 N. State St., Orem. Burgers, yes, but also a substantial range of salads, sandwiches and, yes, burritos. Garden burgers for herbivores. 226-4000.

Barry's Parkview Drive-In -- 115 S. Main St., Spanish Fork. Features a sit-down area and two drivethroughs; one is for shakes and call-in orders, one for food. Serves American food -- from hamburgers to halibut -- as well as dipped cones and shakes. 798-2257.

Burgers Supreme -- 1796 N. University Pkwy., Provo. Made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches and shakes are the fare at this very casual, very tasty diner. Order at the counter or hit the drive-through. 373-5713.

Daley Freez -- 50 E. 100 North, Payson. This fast-food restaurant has been family-owned for 36 years. Enjoy the burgers and fries, fish and chips, and other fast food must-haves.

Fuddruckers -- 210 W. University Pkwy., Orem. The most carefully pronounced restaurant in Utah Valley is a chain offering gourmet burgers in varying sizes, along with chicken sandwiches and desserts. You order at the counter, and a server delivers the food when it's ready. 235-9885.

Glade's Drive Inn -- 296 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork. A neighborhood tradition since 1954, this fast food drive-in is famous for its unique white fry sauce. 798-6761.

Iceberg Drive Inn -- 180 N. State St., Orem. You can go inside, too, and order at the counter. A Utah chain, Iceberg has long been famous for its gigantic shakes. 802-7430.

Iceberg Drive Inn -- 3295 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi. 768-8076.

The Malt Shoppe-- 1290 N. University Ave., Provo. Local students and families can enjoy classic malts and shakes and grab a full meal for around $5. Menu includes fish and chips, burgers and a variety of sandwiches. 373-5295.

Parker's Drive-Inn -- 496 E. State Road, Pleasant Grove. Have an old-fashioned meal in the driver's seat at Parker's -- well known by the locals for its burgers, fries and shakes. 756-2181.

Polar Queen Drive Inn -- 745 S. US Hwy 91(100 W), Payson. Known for its fish and chips, Polar Queen serves burgers, fries, and other fast food items as well. 465-2438.

Purple Turtle -- 85 E. State St., Pleasant Grove. Famous, quirky local burger joint with very, very good shakes. 785-2444.

Reed's Drive Inn -- 626 N. Main, Nephi. Serves everything from fish and chips to burgers and sandwiches. Dessert lovers can try more than 50 flavors of hard and soft ice cream. (435) 623-1107.

Rocky Mountain Drive Inn Restaurant -- 43 S. 500 West, Provo. Also known for its thick, frosty shakes. But you can get burgers, fries and sandwiches here, too. 373-2699.

Santaqueen Drive Inn -- 40 E. Main, Santaquin. Get a burger and fries at this local fast-food stop. 754-3051.

Shirley's Homemade Bakery -- 684 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo. Homey local bakery offers sweet rolls, dinner rolls, brownies, eclairs. 375-8020.

Stan's Drive-In -- 525 N. 900 East, Provo. The original Stan's Diner. 375-6082.

Tommy's Burgers -- 401 W. 100 North, Provo. Walk-up stand's lettering promises to be famous by tomorrow, with big, tasty offerings. Take-away only. 374-9733.