Where is the best pasta in Chicago?

Based on diner recommendations, the best pasta in Chicago is at Tortello. We compared 17 restaurants serving pasta.

How much does pasta cost in Chicago?

Pasta prices in Chicago range from $4.00 to $45.00 across 17 restaurants.

Best Pasta in Chicago

17 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.00 – $45.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Pasta in Chicago (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:

Tortello, $22.00 (Wicker Park)
Virtue Restaurant & Bar, $8.00 (Hyde Park)
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, $22.00 (West Loop)
Tortello, $20.00 (Wicker Park)
Smoque BBQ, $4.00 (Irving Park)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 17 Restaurants Compared

Tortello

Wicker Park·$$

Cacio e Pepe

$22.00

Fresh bucatini with Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper.

Tip: This is the perfect single-serving pasta — simple, satisfying, and lets you taste the quality of the handmade noodles.

Virtue Restaurant & Bar

Hyde Park·$$$

Mac and Cheese

$8.00

Creamed pasta with sharp cheddar, béchamel, and toasted breadcrumb top.

Tip: Share this as a side — one order easily serves 2-3 people.

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

West Loop·$$$

Gnocchetti con Pesto

$22.00

Small, hand-rolled gnocchetti with fresh basil pesto and pine nuts.

Tip: Try this if you're less hungry but still want to experience the kitchen's skill.

Tortello

Wicker Park·$$

Chiusoni

$20.00

Handmade pasta filled with sausage, saffron, and cream.

Tip: Save room for dessert — the tiramisu is house-made and a fitting finish to the savory courses.

Smoque BBQ

Irving Park·$$

Mac & Cheese

$4.00

Creamy, buttery mac and cheese with a breadcrumb crust.

Tip: One side of mac and cheese is enough for two people—it's rich and filling.

Smyth

Fulton Market·$$$$

House-Made Pasta with Wild Mushrooms

$38.00

Fresh pasta prepared in-house, paired with foraged wild mushrooms and seasonal herbs.

Tip: Pair this with the wine service—the sommelier has selected bottles that complement the earthy, delicate flavors.

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

West Loop·$$$

Roasted Mushroom Ravioli with Truffle and Honey

$28.00

Seasonal ravioli filled with roasted mushrooms, topped with fresh truffle shavings and local honey.

Tip: Ask your server if truffle ravioli is available—it's a seasonal show-stopper.

#895% recommend

Oriole

Fulton Market·$$$$

Capellini with Black Truffle

$45.00

Delicate hand-rolled capellini with tableside truffle shaving and a light butter sauce.

Tip: The truffle shaving tableside is part of the experience—lean in and watch the chef work.

#994% recommend

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

West Loop·$$$

Cacio Whey Pepe

$26.00

House-made rigatoni with Pecorino Romano, ricotta whey, and four-peppercorn blend.

Tip: Arrive hungry—this is rich and satisfying, but cacio e pepe is worth returning for.

#1092% recommend

Schwa

Wicker Park·$$$$

Quail Egg Ravioli

Hand-made ravioli filled with quail egg, served with creative accompaniments.

Tip: This is the signature — expect it to appear early in the tasting menu and to be a turning point in how you think about cooking.

#1191% recommend

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

West Loop·$$$

Ragù alla Napoletana

$32.00

Generous platter with tomato-braised pork shank, soppressata meatballs, and hand-rolled fusilli.

Tip: Order the ragù alla napoletana family-style and share with the table—portions are generous.

#1290% recommend

Gene & Georgetti

River North·$$$$

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

$32.00

Handmade tagliatelle with slow-cooked beef ragù, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Tip: Order extra cheese — it's worth the upcharge and complements the depth of the ragù.

#1390% recommend

The Bristol

Bucktown·$$$

Fazzoletto Pasta

$24.00

Delicate, light hand-rolled pasta with seasonal ragù.

Tip: Ask your server what protein was used in today's ragù — the sauce changes based on seasonal sourcing.

#1488% recommend

Tortello

Wicker Park·$$

Spaghetti Stracciatella

$21.00

Fresh spaghetti with torn burrata, brown butter, sage, and crispy breadcrumbs.

Tip: Order this first — it's the signature pasta and showcases Monni's obsession with ingredient quality and traditional technique.

#1585% recommend

Reno

Logan Square·$$

Rigatoni Carbonara

$14.00

Fresh rigatoni with pancetta, guanciale, bone marrow, and egg yolk.

Tip: The carbonara is substantial—share if eating with others, or plan to take half home.

#1685% recommend

Tortello

Wicker Park·$$

Tortelli Burrata

$21.00

Handmade tortelli stuffed with burrata and topped with nutty brown butter, hazelnuts, and fried sage.

Tip: The tortelli are slightly heavier than the spaghetti — pair this with a light salad or appetizer rather than ordering multiple pasta courses.

#1783% recommend

Reno

Logan Square·$$

Spaghetti with San Marzano Sauce

$12.00

Fresh spaghetti with simple, sunny roasted San Marzano tomato sauce.

Tip: At $12, this is the least expensive main course on the menu and arguably the most delicious.