New York City isn't the only place in the US with great restaurants - here are the best places to eat outside of the 5 boroughs

New York City boasts one of the most robust restaurant scenes in the country, with options ranging from the pinnacle of fine dining to $1-a-slice pizza. But it's not the be-all and end-all of great food - phenomenal restaurants can be found all across the US.

Business Insider recently released its annual list of the best restaurants in America, which featured numerous selections outside of New York. To compile the ranking, we combined six noteworthy lists composed by food critics, experts, and diners. You can read the full methodology here.

From exquisite Italian dishes in Boulder, Colorado, to modern Israeli cooking down in New Orleans, read on to discover 26 excellent restaurants outside of New York City.