The 100 top-rated pastas in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The pasta is praised for its freshness, perfect bounce, rich sauce, and authentic flavors that transport diners to Italy.
Incredibly fresh pasta made daily with rotating flavors, paired perfectly with delicious focaccia and rich sauces, earns high praise.
The spicy vodka rigatoni features rich, creamy sauce with a perfect balance of spice, and is made with fresh pasta.
The plin features delicate, hand-pinched ravioli filled with rich La Tur cheese, complemented by a savory butter and thyme sauce.
Creamy layers of burrata and well-seasoned bolognese create a rich, satisfying lasagna that leaves diners craving more.
Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce coats perfectly cooked cavatappi pasta and tender chicken, creating a dish that keeps diners craving more.
Homemade pasta is consistently praised for its freshness, perfect al dente texture, and rich, flavorful sauces.
Rich, flavorful pasta cooked to perfection consistently impresses diners, making it a standout dish at Deliz.
Homemade pasta made fresh daily, with standout flavors like smoked pork ragu and sage brown butter gnocchi, delights diners.
The lasagna features rich, creamy layers with a generous amount of baked cheese, delivering a comforting and satisfying flavor.
Layers of homemade noodles, rich meat, and gooey cheese in the lasagna receive rave reviews for their generous portions and authentic flavor.
The lasagna features generous portions, rich flavors, and a perfect balance of cheese and sauce that leaves diners satisfied.
Creamy carbonara with perfectly cooked bucatini and generous bacon is praised for its rich flavors and satisfying portion size.
The truffle pasta features perfectly cooked, delicate noodles in a rich, flavorful truffle sauce that reviewers can't get enough of.
The cacio e pepe features perfectly cooked, creamy pasta with rich cheese and a balanced kick of black pepper.
Creamy tomato sauce with ground sausage, peas, and pecorino cheese makes the Conchiglie alla Sarda a standout favorite.
Lobster ravioli excels with generous portions of tender lobster in a creamy vodka sauce, leaving diners thoroughly impressed.
The gnocchi is incredibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth tender, often served with a rich marinara sauce that enhances its flavor.
Perfectly al dente noodles, delicious mushroom bolognese, and creamy ricotta make the freestyle lasagna a standout favorite.
Freshly made pasta is consistently praised for its perfect cooking, authentic flavors, and delightful textures.
Delicious homemade pasta with amazing sauces and hands-on instruction left participants feeling confident to recreate dishes at home.
Fresh, homemade pasta with authentic flavors and generous portions consistently impresses, making it a favorite among pasta lovers.
Pasta is consistently praised for its perfect cooking, fresh flavors, and standout dishes like the orecchiette and Bolognese.
Delicious homemade pasta with generous portions consistently impresses, making it a must-try for Italian food lovers.
The vodka pasta features perfectly cooked al dente noodles and a flavorful sauce that keeps diners coming back for more.
The truffle bucatini features perfectly al dente pasta in a rich, creamy sauce with a balanced truffle flavor.
Creamy tomato sauce coats al dente farfalle pasta with grilled chicken, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, creating a satisfying dish.
The gnocchi is described as fluffy, ricotta-filled pillows with delicious sauces like creamy pesto and roasted red pepper, consistently praised for their freshness.
The gnocchi is praised for its pillowy texture, generous portions, and delicious fillings, often accompanied by flavorful sauces.
Long, thick bucatini pasta is perfectly chewy, coated in a rich, creamy sauce with smoky pancetta and a touch of Grana Padano.
The gnocchi is consistently praised for its perfect texture, flavorful vodka cream sauce, and overall deliciousness that keeps diners coming back.
Creamy vodka sauce with a hint of spice perfectly complements the fresh, al dente pasta and flavorful spicy pork sausage.
The Bolognese features fresh, thick noodles in a rich sauce served in a crispy Parmesan basket that enhances the flavor.
Tender chunks of slow-cooked pork in rich tomato gravy, paired with creamy ricotta, make the rigatoni a standout favorite.
Rich and creamy porcini mushroom sauce perfectly complements the homemade pappardelle, creating a dish that's both flavorful and comforting.
Fresh handmade pasta with authentic Italian flavors consistently impresses, making it a must-try dish at this neighborhood gem.
Pasta dishes are consistently praised for being fresh, perfectly cooked, and flavorful, with standout meatballs and inventive sauces.
Pasta is praised for its perfect al dente texture, fresh ingredients, and flavorful sauces, creating an authentic Italian experience.
Pasta dishes are consistently praised for their homemade taste, generous portions, and flavorful sauces that evoke authentic Italian cooking.
Creamy vodka rigatoni with al dente pasta and fresh basil receives high praise for its rich flavor and satisfying texture.
Creamy carbonara with flavorful bits of pancetta and perfectly cooked pasta consistently impresses diners, making it a must-try dish.
Layers of fresh pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese create a hearty lasagna that leaves diners dreaming of more.
The bucatini carbonara is praised for its rich creaminess and perfectly cooked pasta, enhanced by flavorful pancetta.
The jalapeño gnocchi features a creamy sauce with a hint of spice, complemented by a wonderfully airy, pillowy texture.
The lasagna features beautifully layered pasta, flavorful meat ragu, and béchamel, with a perfect sauce-to-pasta ratio.
Creamy fettuccine Alfredo with handmade noodles receives rave reviews for its rich flavor and perfect texture, making it a favorite.
Creamy tomato sauce with crumbled sausage and peas perfectly coats the al dente rigatoni, creating a deliciously satisfying dish.
The pappardelle features a rich red wine sauce with tender braised short rib, praised for its incredible flavor and texture.
Fresh, handmade pasta with rich, flavorful sauces earns high praise, alongside a diverse drink selection and delightful desserts.
Fresh pasta dishes receive high praise for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, flavorful sauces, making them a must-try.
Fresh, homemade pasta with rich flavors and quality ingredients earns high praise for its deliciousness and authenticity.
The pasta served with the seafood tower is praised for its ability to soak up the delicious chili-garlic butter sauce.
Fresh pasta cooked perfectly al dente, paired with rich, balanced sauces, garners rave reviews for its authentic Italian flavors.
Homemade pasta cooked perfectly al dente, paired with flavorful sauces, earns high praise for its quality and taste.
Fresh handmade pasta with generous portions and delicious, flavorful sauces consistently impresses, making it a top choice for Italian dining.
Fresh, homemade pasta with flavorful sauces impresses guests, making it a must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine in Chicago.
Pasta dishes are praised for their fresh flavors and quality, with many enjoying the generous portions and delicious sauces.
Pasta dishes are praised for their generous portions, fresh ingredients, and perfectly al dente noodles, often accompanied by rich, flavorful sauces.
Pasta options come with flavorful sauces like bolognese and arrabiata, and diners appreciate the ability to customize their dishes.
Ricotta dumplings are praised for their creamy, cheesy texture and are described as soft, delicate pillows of goodness.
The lasagna features crispy edges and a unique wheel shape, praised for its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Layers of homemade pasta, rich creamy tomato sauce, and generous portions make this lasagna a standout favorite among diners.
Torchio pasta features unique radiatore shape with fresh, chewy texture, complemented by creamy brandy-thyme sauce, sausage, and mushrooms.
Truffle pasta is celebrated for its rich, intense flavor and perfectly chewy texture, making it a standout dish.
Black truffle bucatini impresses with its rich truffle flavor and perfectly cooked pasta, leaving diners eager to scrape their plates.
Penne alla vodka impresses with its creamy, tangy sauce balanced by garlic and a hint of spice, often paired with grilled chicken.
Spicy rigatoni features creamy sauce with a rich, flavorful kick, and is often highlighted as a must-try dish.
Cacio e pepe is celebrated for its creamy, rich texture, perfectly cooked pasta, and balanced flavors of cheese and black pepper.
Lobster ravioli features fresh, tender pasta with rich, flavorful filling and a delicious pink sauce that enhances the dish.
Pennette Cardinale features a creamy tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, earning praise for its generous portions and rich flavor.
Stuffed gnocchi is praised for its fluffy texture, rich cheese filling, and delicious vodka sauce, making it a must-try.
Homemade gnocchi stuffed with asiago in creamy tomato sauce receives high praise for its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Homemade pasta with rich flavors and excellent sauces, including a standout marinara, receives high praise from many reviewers.
Freshly made pasta with rich, balanced flavors and perfect texture consistently impresses diners at Monteverde.