This place is BYOB and I highly recommend being in a drink unless you're okay with water! The main focus here is the pasta! You can tell they freshly make with love, I was lucky to have passed by as they were opening. The menu changes daily, ensure you ask questions if you're not familiar with pasta to get the best experience. I ordered the Lumache plate. It had Lumache noodles, L.G.B.T. (Lemon, garlic, basil, tomato) Sausage, Brasicas. The pasta was perfectly soft & the sausage seasoned lightly allowing the dish to remain light. This would pair well with a Chardonnay to offset. Desert was a tiramisu treat, soft coffee moose was perfect and stuffed with more fluffy cream. Small dining area and they get busy quick but it'll be worth any wait! read more

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my favorite pasta place in the city that I think is super underrated! The menu is rotating and certain dishes change each day. The truffle pasta is I think one of their staples because I have gotten it twice now and it's just so good. Perfect mix of truffle, buttery sauce, and pasta cooked to perfection. We've also gotten a carrot dish with a delicious miso sauce. Stuffed pasta with a red sauce. A cacio e pepe sauce with our noodle shape of choice. Everything feels so fresh and you can see the chef cooking in the kitchen! the pasta honestly does remind me of pasta dishes you would get in italy. The space itself is very small. There are about 5 tables where 4 people can sit at each one. The service is quick and the chef himself is fantastic! read more

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Flour power is a cool casual Italian spot. I love that they are byob and provide wine glasses which can save a lot of money at dinner. However, the menu was a little pricey for how casual the restaurant is. The fact that they change their menu everyday makes them unique and a must try if you live close by. **im giving the restaurant one star because the owner left an extremely unprofessional comment to the original due to the constructive feedback above. I do not think I will be returning. read more

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Ambiance - intimate little pasta shop, offers 4 tables, minimal decorations Service - order at the counter, self serve utensils and water, they bring food to your table and you pay at the counter when you're done Food - so good, the vodka sauce pasta definitely had a kick to it, burrata and honeycomb paired super well with the focaccia read more

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Value doesn't get better than this for in incredible handmade pasta in Chicago. Menu changes daily posted on instagram. Yes it's that type of cool hole in a wall type spot. You walk into a studio apartment sized space with 5 bench top tables and prepare to be wowed. Pretty certain the owner is the one taking orders with one hand and flipping pasta with his other. But that didn't deter me from getting quick service and good brought out in less than 10 mins. You can put your order in ahead of time for pick up but I chose to come in person to experience this for my first time. We got both daily specials on this fall Wednesday evening and both were absolutely amazing. Generous portions of wagyu tongue, relatively curated sauce drizzled one top of perfectly cooked al dente pasta. The flavor was an incredible mixture between sweet, savory and fruity notes as well for both dishes. The focaccia was an interesting take, doughy on the inside and crispy salty rum on the crust. I cannot wait to come back to support this establishment and its high end restaurant quality pasta dishes at a bargain of a price point! read more

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Overall Thoughts: I've been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good-- all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It's clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day's different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience. Food I tried: - Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb. - Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed "fishy" flavor. - Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.4/5 Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: N/A Service: 4.4/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5 read more

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Flour Power offers a daily menu of different pastas based on seasonal ingredients. For the most up to date information on what's being served that day and whether or not the establishment is open, I would definitely look on their Instagram. I have dined in once and taken out twice, and each time have had a great experience. The head chef is incredibly kind and always happily greets you when you enter. The pasta is delicious, uses interesting flavors, and the portion is generous. This is a great value if you're looking to satisfy your pasta cravings. The focaccia and the tiramichoux are also great and should definitely be ordered! Dining in the restaurant is also cozy and intimate, this would be good to come with a small group of friends but I'm not sure how feasible it would be to seat many individuals. read more

Flour Power is one of those rare restaurants that reminds you why dining out can feel magical. In this day and age where the average consumer is more impressed by the decor than the actual food, it was so refreshing to just simply enjoy the food and not be distracted by iPhone flashes from people taking selfies or loud decor. The chef's passion and creativity are evident in every single dish--nothing feels routine or expected. The menu changes daily, guided by what inspires him and by the freshest produce and proteins available, all of which are sustainably and ethically sourced. You can taste the care, integrity, and respect for ingredients in every bite. The dining room is intentionally simple, with just four tables, creating an intimate, thoughtful experience that feels personal rather than precious. It's run by the chef himself and one other staff member, which somehow makes the experience even more special--there's an honesty and humility here that's rare. Despite his extraordinary talent, the chef remains genuinely humble and generous, both in spirit and on the plate. Flour Power isn't just a meal; it's a reflection of creativity, ethics, and heart. It's the kind of place you want to tell everyone about--but also secretly hope stays exactly as it is. A true gem. read more

Would not reccomend this place. The prices are too high and it's just not great food. Update: Also this is how the owner speaks to people too. Says alot about how this business he is running. So sad. read more

Finally got to try this place! There are about 4-5 small tables that fit 2-4 people (you might be a little squished). It's a pretty narrow interior so there will probably be people standing in line to the side waiting for a table! Friendly service and it was quicker than I expected given the small staff. The pasta was on the saltier side for sure. We all really liked the bolognese and had high hopes for the oyster egg noodle pasta, but the salmon roe was a bit overpowering (would've added some sort of green or herb to balance it out). Would love to see some more veggies on the menu! read more

Flour Power - Caccio e pepe, Bolognese, I forgot the name of the oyster egg noodle pasta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Here I thought I reviewed Flour Power around when they first opened. Shame on me for waiting until now! Quit sleepin' on this place. We've ordered to-go a couple times now and it has get to disappoint. It gives you an immediate local and hard working feel. Chef Wilson is serving up the finest dishes and don't be fooled - when that sign says closed, you can usually still find him back there prepping for the night or day to come. They provide a daily rotating menu on Instagram (or at least that's how I keep up). Order quickly on Tock because the dishes typically sell out. We recently ordered the chicken parm and decided to split it since we also had to do a fridge clean out #adulting. It was a great portion and perfectly split in two! The buttered noodles had me craving for more and I would literally lick a hot pan for more marinara - it's so dang good. The chicken parm was outstanding and inspired me to try making mine a different way. Chef Wilson uses everything from scratch down to the breadcrumbs. It'd be hard to beat but I'll have to taste test a few more to perfect mine at home...bummer haha. We are also huge fans of their focaccia and burrata. Focaccia is also a quick seller so jump on it quickly! If you see a ravioli stuffed with an egg rotating - order it. Another really amazing thing I'd like to note is that when I picked up my food on a Thursday night, there was a homeless man ahead of me and Flour Power gave him a hit dish on the house, no questions asked. It was really nice to see a local business do something so unselfish. Kudos to y'all! read more

Flour Power - Chicken parm - 12/10 - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best restaurant in Chicago. You can't get this experience anywhere else in the city. Wilson is awesome. A chef that puts his heart and soul into the euphoric immersive magic that takes place at the tables inside Flour Power. And I don't know another chef in Chicago as involved in thoughtfulness in discussion involving sustainable food and use of sustainable ingredients. He has a relationship with local farmers, not Sysco. read more

I discovered this place through social media, and after checking out photos of the pastas on the Flour Power website, I was dying to stop by. I was also terribly intrigued when I learned that the chef here was the chef de cuisine at Schwa. I have personally never been, but I have heard nothing but rave reviews about the place. Dining there is definitely on my bucket list. Anyways... This place is a counter service operation with about 16 seats available for dining in. It's a small space, but between the cool wallpaper and banging music of the hip hop and rock variety, the vibe here is awesome and right up my alley. I totally dug it. They have two pastas on the menu that change on a daily basis, and a shape of the day dish that you can order with pomodoro, arrabiata, and vodka sauce. They also serve a fantastic meatball with polenta, a delicous focaccia, and these cream puff like tiramisus for dessert (I regret not ordering this). We ordered the foccacia with burrata and honeycomb and it was great way to start the meal. I don't think I've ever had foccacia that had such a moist like texture before, but it was awesome. Like I mentioned before the meatball is awesome and a must order, in my opinion. For pasta we ordered the casarecce with roasted pork shoulder and green beans, and the lumache with beets, goat cheese, and the chives. These were fantastic! I absolutely loved them. I liked the food here so much that I ordered a shape of the day pasta (campanelle with arrabiata) to go. So yeah, this place is awesome and deserves way more buzz amongst Chicago food enthusiasts. Cool music, good vibes, and great food. It doesn't get any better than that. I'd like to make a habit of dining in or ordering take out at least once a week. Especially since the menu changes daily. read more

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What a concept! Flour power has a rotating menu that changes daily based on available ingredients (the talent behind the quick turnaround of menu items is not lost on me) The menu is posted on tock and instagram each morning. Everything is made to order and you really can taste each of the ingredients and flavors in the dishes. read more

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We were walking and decided to stop in for a meal and it was AMAZING! There is very limited seating so we did have to wait around 30ish minutes but it's BYOB and my friends got a bottle of wine from a nearby liquor store and we were able to chill before getting seated. The wait was so worth it. We learned that they have a menu that changes daily and things run out fast. We ordered the two pastas that were left for that day and the focaccia + burrata and honey. The burrata was so fresh and creamy and paired perfect with the honey. The portion size was also great. The pastas were soo fresh omg I dream about them. They noodles, the sauce, the toppings- it all was so fresh and tasted like I was in Italy. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating and I cannot wait to go back! Their menus are posted daily on Instagram so be sure to give them a follow! read more

Flour Power - Burrata with honey Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a hidden gem! Amazing pasta and I love how they change the menu every day. Came in on a Wednesday night with a friend to dine-in and loved the vibes. Chefs were super welcoming and great to talk to. We order the Focaccia with the Burrata and Honeycomb to start. For the pastas, we got the Spaghetti (no meatballs, extra spicy) and the Creste Di Gallo (goat cheese, squash, and pimenton). The Focaccia was insanely good - seasoned to perfection and with the honeycomb, still thinking about it. Both of the pastas were also very flavorful, and I appreciated the use of seasonal veggies. Super yummy all around, and the prices weren't terrible either. So excited to come back and try more! read more

Flour Power - Focaccia with Burrata and Honeycomb - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of my favorite pasta places in Chicago. I will say Chicago wins in Italian food compared to LA (where I lived all my life prior to Chicago). This particular place is one of my favorite places to go. It has an awesome concept where the chef makes rotating pasta dishes every day based on available ingredients. You are also able to BYOB. It is a casual place for just grabbing dinner with friends, but you can also make it a cute date night. The pasta is always al dente and amazing. I have had some dishes that I thought were okay but because it was a taste I did not prefer and not because it wasn't cooked exceptionally well. Most of the dishes are insanely good and I wish I could eat it every night. Burrata is very fresh and highly recommended. Service is always great and the staff is so so friendly! read more

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Small little spot. Ordered a head of time and grabbed a table and they served everything so quick and it was hot! LOVED the bread and the honeycomb with saltiness mixed with the creaminess of the burrata. I absolutely LOVED the meatball and polenta that was one of my favorite parts of the night. All the pasta was delicious, some spicy and some sweet. The broccoli cheddar pasta tasted just like the soup- which personally I don't love it in general but my table enjoyed this one. The other pasta was a type of sweet potato and meat dish. Sweet but tasty! Beef provided more depth. Will be back! Always on the look out for a pasta of the night that gets me to come in! read more

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Had to order more bread. The bread was like a sponge; I had to use it on my plate and my friend's plate. What a hole in one! Ramps be rampant, and nettles sting; craving the shape of that dang pasta can't be a thing! Bratatatata and honeycomb, why do you zing? Now I'm a glutton for gluten; this shouldn't be, jings! How dare you make me lick my plate and wet my seat? Was slipping my way out on the floor. read more

we got the ramp pasta and it was genuinely the best pasta I've had in chicago. maybe all of america??? the tagliatelle was perfectly cooked, the sauce was so perfectly minimalistic simply and creamy, the ramps were absolutely packed with flavor. there was a little lemon zest topping the whole dish--beautiful. the focaccia with burrata and honeycomb was also delicious. reasonable prices! delicious food!! what more could you possibly ask for?!? read more

Awesome concept of serving a select, rotating menu each day. We got to try the Campanelle and Lumache and can't wait to come back to try more. Tastes so wholesome, quantity is big, and feels like super elevated home cooking. For eating in there are only 4 tables with 4 seats each, so we had a bit of a wait, but during that time we just put our names down and went to pick up a bottle of wine at a liquor store a block down since it's byob. Made me nostalgic of New York in terms of vibe with the narrow space and limited seating. A must try! read more

Flour Power - Counter - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came for the restaurant week special and it was great! $22.22 for fresh pasta, bread and dessert for 2 people. It was the perfect amount and the bread was amazingg. This is a great place for takeout, but there's also a small seating area inside and it's BYOB. read more

Flour Power - a man preparing food in a commercial kitchen - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Loved going here for the first time. Got there right at 5pm to get a table and wow! It filled up so quickly, I'm glad I went when I did. The food is amazing, the service was great and the guys (owners?) were so friendly. Definitely bringing friends back! Loved it. Also, now that i know it's BYOB, I'll have to bring wine next time! I do wish they'd switch up the days they have vodka sauce. It seems it's always Wednesday or Thursday. read more

Flour Power - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our group found every element charming, comfortable, tasty, and, personalized by Chef. Pastas were a terrific food match for our BYO Cali Pinot, and Piedmont reds. We will be regulars read more

Flour Power is pasta heaven. If you can't decide which of their daily pastas to order, splurge and try them all. We felt like the portions were appropriate for the price -- maybe aside from the egg yolk ravioli, but they were pretty rich so I don't know if I'd actually want more than three. The flavors and textures were all very unique and unlike any other pastas I've had in Chicago. And the focaccia. It's heavenly. It deserves its own special shout-out. read more

Flour Power - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fab home made pasta & bread OMG!!! Quirky woodsman owner/ chef Wilson. BYOB cute casual spot. Excellent food!$

We have been to Flour Power more times than I can count. Their pastas are absolutely delicious! On Wed-Sat, they serve 3 different pasta bowls and focaccia bread. The pastas are announced each morning on Tock and Instagram. You can order ahead on Tock or walk in. We like to order ahead to avoid the risk of them selling out. The pastas are made to order... to the minute... so you know you'll get fresh and hot pasta at the time of your pick up. Just yesterday we had the spaghetti alla chitarra and casarecce. The portions are appropriate and generous and the flavors are amazing. You can tell they're using high quality ingredients. They have a few 4-person tables indoors, so you can eat there and BYOB. On Mondays and Tuesdays, they have a pantry, so you can buy their fresh pastas and other items (olive oil, razor clams, sardines, etc). In the winter they have take and bake lasagnas, which are at MUST. We cannot wait. They are a wonderful family-operated business serving amazing food and you should definitely check them out! read more

So delicious and inventive, Flour Power creates homemade pastas with fresh ingredients. The menu features three daily pastas you pre-order for take out or dine in. We ordered the three of the day and all were fabulous! I'm posting a picture of the menu the evening we visited because my description would never do the dishes justice! We had buratta with honeycomb and freshly baked focaccia to start. The chefs were trying out a dessert the night we dined in and we were treated to the best vanilla panna cotta with plums and an olive oil corn cake, perfection! Epic neighborhood gem that cannot be missed! read more

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Flour Power is by far one of my favorite places to get amazing food(such a neighborhood gem). We started going for pick ups closer to the start of the pandemic and even in a scary pandemic the owners/staff was always kind, cheery and so pleasant to interact with. They also made a really safe/welcoming space (and still do) which was/is appreciated. I have yet to eat in, but will definitely do that soon as this is still one of my favorite places in the city. It was such a bummer when they were closed. They not only focus on making the most delicious and quality food, but also on being quality people! Picking up is always pretty quick, easy and includes some enjoyable conversation. Flour Power is run by great people who want to make quality food at affordable prices for their community - what more can you want!!! My boyfriend is vegetarian and I am not, so we love that there is almost always an option we both love. Some advice - order early and always get the focaccia!!! read more

Flour Power - Focaccia with burrata and honey and three amazing pastas of the day - love ordering the entire menu and trying it all!!! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Im not sure this place is in business any longer. Came by last week (per the hours posted on Tock) and the door was locked and the place was closed and tried again last night (Friday) and a black curtain was drawn in front of the door and the door was locked. There was no sign indicating anything. Would loved to have tried it before they shuttered. read more

This place is incredible. IN-CRED-I-BLE!!! We were in Italy in September and I really thought there was no place in Chicago that could compare. Boy was I pleasantly SHOCKED at how insanely good this place was. We went for dine-in this past Saturday and there were six of us. They were really kind and let us put two of the tables together so we could all sit as a group. When arriving it looked like your typical carry out place with only a few tables for sitting and a pretty simple setup so I wasn't expecting anything crazy. Man oh man was I wrong. We ordered one of everything PLUS the chef offered to make us a few things that weren't on the menu that day. I don't remember the names of each dish, but every single thing was amazing. You can tell they use quality ingredients and they were SO KIND. The chef came out at one point and said hello - these people really care about their customers and putting out amazing food at not crazy prices. We will be back for SURE. Oh and PS their bread with the honeycomb and cheese holy crap - that was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! read more

The bomb.Com Some of the best pasta, and focaccia I've ever had Unique place, great staff, definitely recommend read more

Exceptional, high-quality pasta. The chef/owner sources only the best ingredients and you can definitely tell. Staff was very friendly! We choose to dine-in (there are only 3-4 tables) versus picking-up and eating at home. The focaccia, honey and burrata (we had whipped ricotta as they were out of stock of burrata) is a must order! The best I've ever had. Pasta dishes are always changing, which makes this place a real gem -- there is always something new on the menu daily. I cannot wait to be back! read more

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Been waiting to try this place forever. They happen to serve free meals to the community on Wednesday and I was in the area so stopped by. Brought it home and was floored at the detail and attention they gave to the free meal! Fresh and hot handmade pasta with mushroom sauce and fluffy focaccia bread. Omg, from the First bite it was DELICIOUS. Easily the best pasta I have had in the city. They definitely gained a full time customer and cant wait to spread the word to everyone. read more

Flour Power - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is our go-to, hidden gem, when in Chicago! We prefer to dine-in and we were able to be accommodated within a few minutes for seating. They have four person tables and even put two together for us one night when we brought guests. We order the Focaccia with the Burrata and Honeycomb to start. We've tried not to, as we really don't need bread and pasta every night we're there, but it's just too good to pass up. As we have grandsons in Chicago, one in West Town, this is the area we like to stay in. So great to have such an amazing dinner restaurant in this little neighborhood Not sure we'd ever get tired of eating Flour Power's amazing pastas, but we love how they change the menu every day. Chefs are the servers and the Chefs were super welcoming and great to talk to. Chef Wilson has so much knowledge about why he uses such high-quality ingredients. Over two weeks we tried 21 different pastas but it's very difficult to say which we liked best. They are all so dang good! We even bought extra to freeze and take back to Seattle with us (and for the days they're closed). After a week or two in the freezer they were still top shelf and we were able to share with friends and family. Most are hoping Flour Power will expand to Seattle! This small, family-owned (BYOB!) restaurant has a menu that changes every single day. If there is something that you really want on the menu, I encourage you to order early in the day/night because they often sell out! Order ahead on Tock and view the amazing pasta pics/menu on Instagram. Suffice it to say this is our new Chicago dinner spot. So excited to come back and try more! Carrie & Diane read more

I was ready to give this place 5 stars before even walking in but am a bit bummed out it didn't meet the hype. First and foremost, the owners are fantastic. We ordered for pickup at 7:30, but were pretty hungry and called around 5:45 for a possibly earlier pick up time. We were very generously offered to come pick up our food in 15 minutes and I am so, so grateful for that! Now for the food-- I was SO ready to indulge in everything other reviewers have raved about (not sure why others 5 star reviews are hidden, though!!). We ordered the Arugula Cappelletti and the Casarecce Rigata. The cappelletti was a massive portion and had a nice crunch, but the sauce was rather bland. There wasn't anything memorable about it. The rigata was about 1/4 the portion of the cappelletti and it made me suspicious enough to double check with the restaurant to make sure I wasn't missing something. I wasn't. It comes with chicken broth but I personally felt like a lot of the flavors were lost once I added the pasta. Don't get me wrong, the little dumplings were delicious, but the tiny portion size and the broth diluting the flavors didn't make it that enjoyable of a dish. Overall, I wouldn't recommend these 2 dishes. Luckily they have a rotating menu, so I'd encourage Yelpers to seek out something else. read more

Flour Power - Casarecce Rigata (left) and Arugula Cappelletti (right). Quite the difference in portion size! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Inconsiderate place! We are outside on a Wednesday at 5 pm excited to try this place ! At 5:08 pm a person from inside places a sign on the window "CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT " . What a thoughtless establishment! You could have placed that sign much earlier or on the website! Who has time to eat at such thoughtless restaurants? Went to a much better place that actually is considerate of its customers! Screw them! Go to Tre Dita best pasta in town! ZERO STARS read more

Highly recommended fresh pasta take out spot. Expertly made pasta with tasty sauces- more Italian style than Chicago. It's all freshly made and tastes that way - such a delight. Check out their social daily for the dishes they make and go for it and get the focaccia on the side with honey and burrata too! Portions are generous and good value. read more

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Top notch food. Made from scratch with real ingredients (no preservatives, seed oils, etc) and most times the rotating dishes reflect what produce is available from farmers within the local region (so in a sense you are supporting multiple local and small businesses). You must try the meatball, perfectly cooked and served over some very flavorful polenta. We have tried quite a few of the changing dishes (if you see ravioli get it!) and the vodka sauce for the shape of the day never disappoints. The focaccia is delicious, perfect amount crunch, salt and herbs. Nice ambiance, the music is always on point. There are only 4 tables, some come in ready to practice a little patience, its well worth it. And the best part of it all, the owner doesn't take it on the chin when dealing with the public. Come in, be kind and courteous and you will receive all of that and more in return. read more

Flour Power - Meatball - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We showed up on a Wednesday night and there was a "sold out "s ign on the door. So we came back the next night and the same sign was there. Even though they were supposed to be open. There were no indications that they had closed down. It was confusing and annoying. read more