13 mouthwatering photos of the best pasta restaurants in the UK

Whether you celebrate with spaghetti, fettucine or ravioli, today is World Pasta Day - and it's the perfect reason to indulge in all things carb-heavy.

In honour of the day, urban city guide and app Yelp has provided Business Insider with exclusive data on the best pasta restaurants in the UK.

Based on Yelp community reviews and insights from the site's curators, known as City Managers, the list includes hidden spots and local favourites serving up some of the best pasta outside of Italy.

Here are some of the best four and five-star restaurants on the app.