World Pasta Day takes place each year on October 25 and has been observed since 1995.
Wakefield has plenty to offer for lovers of all things spaghetti, ravioli, linguini and fusilli, as well as for fans of the Italian cuisine in general.
Click through the gallery to see some of the restaurants in the Wakefield area which have rated highly on Tripadvisor to find somewhere new to celebrate World Pasta Day.
The restaurants have not been listed in a particular order.

5. World Pasta Day: best Italian restaurants in Wakefield, according to Tripadvisor
Capri at The Vine can be found on Leeds Road. It has received a rating of four out of five from 835 reviews. One guest commented: "Fantastic food and a great varied menu, service was very good staff were very attentive! The surroundings and atmosphere was also very good." Picture: Google Photo: Google

6. World Pasta Day: best Italian restaurants in Wakefield, according to Tripadvisor
La Fortezza on Barnsley Road has been rated four out of five from 548 Tripadvisor reviews. One customer commented: "Fabulous! We went for our wedding anniversary with family at tea time. Service was lovely and attentive but the food was out of this world! All of us had a lovely time. Thank you." Picture: Google Photo: Google

7. World Pasta Day: best Italian restaurants in Wakefield, according to Tripadvisor
Fino Pizzeria and Cicchetti is located on Northgate and has received a rating of four and a half out of five from 244 Tripadvisor reviews. One customer commented: "Top notch! There's nothing bad to say at all. My meal was perfect, my wife enjoyed hers. If you get a chance, try the red wine and blueberry reduction sauce, beaut! I'd definitely recommend it." Picture: Google Photo: Google

8. World Pasta Day: best Italian restaurants in Wakefield, according to Tripadvisor
The Pizza Yard on Kirkgate has received a rating of five out of five from 84 Tripadvisor reviews. It is also listed as third out of 417 restaurants in Wakefield. One customer commented: "Friendly small restaurant serving amazingly good food. My mushroom and truffle oil pizza was to die for! The service was excellent and the owner is obviously passionate and knowledgeable about good quality food and wine." Picture: Google Photo: Google

