

The 100 top-rated pastas in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The spicy vodka rigatoni features rich, creamy sauce with a perfect balance of spice, and is made with fresh pasta.
Creamy layers of burrata and well-seasoned bolognese create a rich, satisfying lasagna that leaves diners craving more.
The lasagna features generous portions, rich flavors, and a perfect balance of cheese and sauce that leaves diners satisfied.
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.
The gnocchi is incredibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth tender, often served with a rich marinara sauce that enhances its flavor.
Freshly made pasta is consistently praised for its perfect cooking, authentic flavors, and delightful textures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The lasagna features crispy edges and a unique wheel shape, praised for its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Torchio pasta features unique radiatore shape with fresh, chewy texture, complemented by creamy brandy-thyme sauce, sausage, and mushrooms.
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.
Homemade pasta with rich flavors and excellent sauces, including a standout marinara, receives high praise from many reviewers.
Homemade pasta is consistently praised for its generous portions, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked noodles with flavorful sauces.
Carbonara features perfectly cooked handmade pasta mixed with a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a fresh egg yolk.
The bolognese features rich, flavorful sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, earning high praise for its comforting taste and generous portions.
Pecorino al Tartufo Nero features creamy orecchiette pasta mixed with wild mushrooms and fresh truffles, served from a cheese wheel.
Pasta dishes are praised for their generous portions and delicious flavors, making them a highlight of the dining experience.
Perfectly cooked pasta with fresh ingredients and great flavors consistently impresses, making it a standout choice for Italian cuisine.
Homemade pasta cooked to al dente perfection, paired with flavorful sauces and complemented by delicious garlic bread, earns high praise.
Jalapeño gnocchi is praised for its unique spicy flavor and creamy texture, often enjoyed with vodka sauce.
Short rib bolognese features tender, flavorful meat with perfectly cooked pappardelle, praised for its rich sauce and satisfying portion.
Rich and flavorful vodka pasta is praised for its perfect texture, making it a standout dish among diners.
Ricotta agnolotti, filled with truffled ricotta and served in a rich butter sauce, received high praise for its flavor and texture.
Short rib pappardelle impresses with its rich, savory flavor and tender meat, complemented by fresh, homemade pasta.
Short rib pasta impresses with its savory, rich flavors and surprisingly light texture, making it a standout dish.
The pasta features perfectly cooked noodles with fresh ingredients, offering authentic Italian flavors that keep diners coming back for more.
Homemade pasta with creamy sauces and great variety impresses diners, who appreciate the quality and delicious flavors.
Radiatore alla vodka pasta is praised for its perfect al dente texture and flavorful, velvety sauce that coats each bite.
The cheese wheel pasta features perfectly al dente noodles in a creamy truffle cheese sauce, praised for its rich flavor and impressive presentation.
Ricotta gnocchi are praised for their pillowy texture and rich brown butter sauce, melting in the mouth with each bite.
Orecchiette features perfectly cooked pasta with spicy sausage, balanced by the bitterness of rapini and rich, savory flavors.
Pappardelle bolognese impresses with its perfectly al dente pasta and rich, flavorful sauce, making it a standout choice.
Spicy vodka gnocchi features perfectly cooked pasta in a flavorful sauce with just the right amount of spice, complemented by whipped ricotta.
Truffle and Fried Burrata Fettuccine impresses with its rich creaminess, crunchy panko-encrusted burrata, and satisfying mushroom flavors.
Truffle pasta, served tableside from a cheese wheel, is praised for its rich flavors and generous portions.
Handmade cavatelli with wild mushrooms features soft, dumpling-like noodles and a delightful crispy exterior, earning rave reviews.
Freshly made pasta with distinct flavors and perfect texture garners praise, complemented by attentive service and delightful bread offerings.
Pasta dishes shine with fresh ingredients and great flavors, particularly the beef ragu and squid ink pasta with crab.
The pasta features rich, flavorful sauces and perfectly cooked noodles, making it a standout choice for diners.
Homemade pasta with rich, flavorful sauces and unique dishes, including the popular cheese wheel, consistently impresses diners.
Cacio e pepe features creamy, peppery sauce with perfectly textured pasta, earning high praise for its rich, comforting flavors.
Gnudi features light, pillowy ricotta-filled pasta, praised for its delicious brown butter sage sauce and subtle nutmeg flavor.
Vodka rigatoni receives acclaim for its creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, delivering rich, buttery flavors in every bite.
The lasagna is praised for its light texture and rich flavors, often compared favorably to authentic Italian dishes.
Penne pasta is praised for its cheesy, spicy tomato cream sauce and perfectly cooked al dente texture.
Rigatoni alla vodka is praised for its creamy sauce, perfectly cooked pasta, and a great balance of flavors.
Four cheese ravioli in pesto cream sauce is praised for its rich flavor and perfect texture, making it a standout dish.
Squid ink spaghetti impresses with its delicious flavor, slightly spicy notes, and generous seafood, making it a must-try dish.
Creamy Cajun linguine features perfectly cooked pasta in a flavorful sauce with fresh veggies and options for shrimp or chicken.
The bolognese features a rich, flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with fresh pasta, earning high praise from diners.