great pasta food the owner is great i was there many years ago when they first open and know i live in Naples Florida when i come back to chicago it is my first stop read more

Service was slow but food was good. Came for a date night and order the incredible focaccia, two pastas and a piece of tiramisu. We expected the focaccia to come out before the pastas or during but alas no bread. We waited a little bit before dining in to give them extra time and even asked twice. We were told it was coming. Our pastas were finished and now we were waiting for our desert. Other patrons who arrived later than us started to receive their orders and deserts while we were left forgotten. I went inside to see what was going on and pretty much asked if we could have it to go as our baby was beginning to get restless. The front desk misunderstood me and almost charged me again. It probably took about another 15 minutes before we got our items and were able to leave. Food is good but service needs work. Limited street parking in front. Dog friendly patio. read more

I have been to Tortello a few times. This visit was during the Do Division street festival. It was a beautiful day & they were busy. You place your order inside at the counter. Then they give you a number & you choose your seats. They bring the food out to you. We chose the covered patio. It was very cute. Every time I've been here, the owner is there. Not particularly friendly & a little condescending. I'm not sure if it's because he's Italian & that's just his way. But at this visit, after I ordered, he expressed, "wow, that's all you are ordering? Are you sure? Ok." Last time I was there we ordered online & when I arrived it took another 35 minutes for my food to be ready. No apologies, just said something about good food taking a long time. We ordered the fennel, celery & orange salad. $12. It was more than enough for two people. Delicious. It was mostly celery though. Very few orange pieces. Also tried the tortelli for $25. It had burrata, butter, sage, & hazelnuts. There were 4 tortellis. They were good. Nothing amazing. I would have liked a like more to the dish. More sage or roasted hazelnuts. Maybe 6 or so for the price. Also, they charge $1 for water. We didn't order bread or wine this time since it was just lunch. Next time I'll try a different pasta & maybe dessert. read more

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Took my mom here for Mother's Day. Maybe I'm just uncultured lol, but overall the food felt a little dry to me. We ordered the tortellini di burrata (6/10), focaccia with ricotta & honey (8/10), insalata verde (9/10), and spaghetti stracciatella (8/10). The salad was probably my favorite dish of the night. It was our first time visiting, so we asked the cashier for recommendations, but the customer service at the counter wasn't very helpful. We ended up relying on Google reviews instead, which honestly helped more. That said, the waiters and waitresses were very sweet and attentive throughout our meal, which we appreciated. Overall, not a bad experience, but I expected a little more both food and service-wise. read more

This has been on my bucket list for a long time. I am so happy I finally went!!! All the pasta my girlfriends tried were incredible. My own with the duck was my fave. read more

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Tortello is another spot that's been on my list for way too long. This casual spot offers freshly made pasta in house. They don't take reservations so it can get quite busy inside. You order at the counter and then find a table. This place is a great choice for a date or just a casual lunch or dinner. Inside of the restaurant is very cute. They offer pasta making sessions in the front of the restaurant. They have their products for sale as well as the fresh pasta on display. I wanted to get something I haven't tried before so I ordered the Chiusoni alla Gallurese. The saffron is what really makes this dish. Very very delicious! And the pasta was the perfect al dente. read more

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Tortello is a place I take people when they visit and 10/10 times they leave impressed. The pasta is fresh and the menu is simple but delicious. My only complain is the wait mixed with the no reservation situation. You have to put down tour name on the waitlist and its always a 45 min wait. They did just open a bar upstairs to facilitate the wait- but if the world was perfect- i would rather have a reservation and not wait. read more

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I saw this restaurant on the Food Network and thought the Chef was incredible so I have been following them on social media. I wanted to try this out with my family before I registered for the pop up event this coming Tuesday and this place is as good as hyped!!!! Great vibe. Superior service. The food is great. read more

Tortello - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dare I say, some of the most delicious handmade pasta in Chicago? The line looks intimidating but it goes quickly, but the wait at your table takes a bit too. In total we waits about an hour for our food to arrive on a Friday early dinner (20 min in line and 40 min at the table). The system is you wait in line to order at the counter and then a staff member will get you to an open table (indoor or outdoor). The outdoor patio space they created is quite nice too - a smidge cramped but it works. It's more casual, but the quality is upscale and the price is very reasonable. The staff were pretty friendly and efficient too! We started with the espresso martinis which are more sweet and creamy than spirit-forward, but was tasty. For the pastas - all were cooked perfectly, that exact soft/al dente middle spot. My rankings include: 1. Signature Tortelli di Burrata 2. Squid ink bucatini with prawns 3. Paccheri all' Amatriciana 4. Cavatelli al Pesto I think the menu changes seasonally, so looking forward to coming back! read more

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I came here on a Friday around 12:30pm. We could not make a reservation and it was an order at the counter service. I went with my partner, overall good pasta, al dente of course. We started with the focaccia and ricotta with honey. It was sweet but a delicious combination. I also got a glass of wine but it wasn't given to me so I had to ask for it from the person passing the food / expediting. I got the Aglio, olio e peperoncino, it had chilis and cheese with olive oil. It was good, simple but good. My partner got the Cacio e Pepe which he says was tasty and better than most food on Division. He also got a macchiato which he also had to ask for because it was not delivered. It's pretty good pasta. read more

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Tortello is a great local and chef driven restaurant in Wicker Park. They have great Italian ingredients and you can watch authentic pasta being made. All various different kinds and shapes of pasta. Offering daily pastas as well. A great patio setup for those great weather days in Chicago. Whether day or night you will be amazed by the quality of pasta that is served here. read more

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The food was very sub par at best, one of the dishes tasted like a bad lomein, the pancetta was burnt and the food was luke warm, i dont mind paying for good food, but this was not good and very pricy. The person that took our order was yawning and acted like he really didnt care about our experience here, I would not recommend this place read more

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Warm familial atmosphere, fresh pasta, deep flavors, and an adorable storefront where people take parta making classes. There's a light casual feel because you order at the counter, but table service is still on point and prices match the white table clothes. I've walked past many times wanting to stop for dinner but they're often packed. It's first come first serve. So we lucked out with an impromptu dinner on a cold rainy evening. The heaters were on in their outdoor patio so we sat outside which can be quite romantic if you don't mind the squeeze. I most enjoyed the seasonal duck pasta (Pappardelle all'Anatra) and the focaccia with ricotta and honey; although their classic Tagliattelle Tina (popular dish denoted with a heart on the menu) was hearty and rich. Truth be told, we selected our dishes based on what we could not so easily recreate at home. And we were not disappointed! read more

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Fast service but unfortunately was disappointed in my pasta. I got the pomodoro and while the pasta was fresh and a great texture, the sauce was incredibly thick and sweet. Definitely needed to be thinned out and needed way more spices. read more

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Was the food good? Yes, yes it was. This place makes their pasta from scratch and that's always a great thing. However, the fact that it was an order at the register spot but still cost what it did, not to mention the slightly curt behavior of the cashier when I was, admittedly, asking for suggestions for my order, made this place lose it's shine for me. Cool neighborhood and the food was really good also, but it's a one and done for me. read more

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I've wanted to try more Italian restaurants around Chicago, but so many are open for dinner only, and I'm usually around the city in the early afternoon. Tortello is open by noon on most days, so this makes them a more amenable option. Their more casual dining approach where you order at the counter keeps this a more simple experience. The prices are not as cheap as you would expect for this type of dining and somewhat small portion sizes, but the flavor was top notch. Our first time dining there, we were asked to move over to a smaller table to leave room for any potentially larger parties. Not a problem, but the tables are all small and able to be configured into a 2- or 4-seater easily, so they could've just scooted the table over and made space. That larger party never came, and we were moved to a seat where the radiator dripped on me. Unideal. read more

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Hands down some of the best pasta in Chicago. I always get some extra to go and am waaay full after the meal. Bring friends who are out of town here or heck just come out with your locals. Worth the $$ for sure. Try the special! read more

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What a wonderful idea that reminds me of great restauran in Rome Al42. The idea of fresh made pasta and few perfectly made choices of sauce is awesome. We take classic Bolognese and Papardelle baked with duck, both were absolutely delicious. Myself I would add a little bit more saltiness to the Bolognese pasta but other than that pasta was made al dente and the sauce was classic. They also serve variety of anti pastas and the olives were great. I like the idea of having a carafe of house wine with affordable prices as opposed to some places charging fortune for a wine. When leaving you can get some Italian specialties from the restaurant . We cannot wait to come back and try more! read more

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Don't let the portion of the food and length of the menu fool you! Loved every bite of the tortelli and the caccio e Pepe.. you can taste the difference with their handmade pasta. So light and fresh. The Focaccia was soft and so fragrant, not at all greasy with ricotta and honey as a dip. To end it the meal, nothing could beat a limoncello and a fresh tiramisu. Absolutely heavenly. I will dream about this meal just so i could relive my experience in their cute cafe-style restaurant! Since they don't take reservations, i recommend you arrive for a brunch/early lunch to beat the rush over the weekend. read more

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Updating my review since I made it back here. I like the casual atmosphere, I did have to wait in line this time though on a Friday night around 7:45, but was seated outside shortly after. The line moves fast! My take on the food: it's good quality, but it's nothing to write home about, especially being on the pricier side. I can tell the noodles are handmade which I really enjoy! I just haven't been wowed by any of the sauces. Great spot to come to for the casual but also elevated vibes. read more

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Pasta was one of the best I've had in Chicago. Chef Dario cooked and hope all other cooks will deliver the same high quality. Will go again for sure! read more

I had heard such great things about this place and came for my birthday. Unfortunately the experience did not live up to it. You order at a counter and then seat yourself, they bring your food as it's ready. Well we ordered and sat. And sat. The people next to us who arrived well after us got their food before us. No sign of food, and already had paid for the entire meal, tip included. Finally I say something and they had no order coming up for us. So after 30 minutes of no service, and having to remind the staff, we got our food. We started with the meatballs and they were tender. They were moist and loaded with herbs. For entrees I got the Tagliattelle Tina and Cacio e Pepe. First to say the noodles were excellent for both dishes - you can tell they are house made. The Tina was loaded with parmigiano reggiano and melted in my mouth. The Cacio e Pepe was simple yet effective - a balanced dish. For dessert I got a Tiramisu and espresso. I really wasn't impressed with the Tiramisu. The lady fingers were too soft and it was boozier than it should be. The espresso was solid though. Overall at their core, homemade pasta, they do a great job and have talented chefs. But unfortunately their service is lackluster and for how much they charge, it should proper service not counter ordering. Their desserts were just okay as well. I'd only recommend getting their pasta but there are other places in the city i'd celebrate an occasion or date night with homemade pasta/italian. read more

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Sadly disappointed by this place. I first ordered the tiramisu (4/5) for takeout and it was very good. Great texture, just enough of a coffee flavor, sweet. It was actually so good that I came back a second time for dine in. The cacio e pepe (4/5) was good but nothing special. Then I got the pesto out of curiosity (1/5) and it was terrible. There was a weird after taste, not seasoned at all, and it was a big disappointment. I could barely tell this was pesto. The pasta was cooked well and that's the only redeeming quality of the dish. It was so bad I couldn't even force myself to finish it. Then I got the tiramisu once again and for some reason it wasn't as good as the takeout. It was more wet and just didn't taste as good. Only thing I'd recommend here is the tiramisu for takeout and that's it. read more

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Food was great. We enjoyed every bite. However, I don't understand why you go to such lengths to make authentic Italian dishes and then play loud club music. We looked around, and I can safely say that NOBODY was enjoying the music. People were trying to talk over it (which was difficult). Maybe it's intentional to drive people out so they don't linger. In any case, it was a major drag. It really ruined the atmosphere. On our way out we checked out the outdoor seating hoping that it was different, but the music was pumped out there as well. Why not Italian music? It would be way "cooler" than the stuff you were playing. With authentic pasta like yours you don't need the gimmick. Perhaps play music that's as authentically Italian as your food? Capisce? read more

What a cute place in Wicker Park. Order at the counter and then they deliver to your table. Went on a Sunday at 1 pm and got seated right away. Started with the focaccia bread with ricotta and honey. Delicious. Have to get this! I ordered the tortelli- burrata, butter, sage and hazelnut. The pasta was amazing. I loved this dish! My husband got the tagliatelle Tina- he thoroughly enjoyed his as well. My brother got the special with sausage and green peppers. Ordered the tiramisu - kinda perfect. Highly recommend. Fun to watch the people make the pasta. I wish I would have bought some to bring home. This place is amazing. Spent $120 for lunch for 3 people (just drank water). It's not cheap and you won't have leftovers but so worth going. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

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Had family visiting and considering the bitterly cold weather, I was feeling in the mood for some Italian comfort food. I happen to live close by, and it has been on my list for a while. Extremely glad I made the short trip. Tortello has a casual feel: you order up front before you are seated. I ordered the cacio e pepe, plus foccacia with honey and ricotta as an appetizer. The latter was an excellent combination of flavors and textures, the savory and crunchiness of the bread with the soft creaminess and (not overwhelming) sweetness of the cheese and honey. The cacio e pepe had a high bar to clear as a result, but did so handsomely. The pasta had a pleasant bite, and the pepper and cheese were excellent. In short, a great experience. I look forward to coming here when it isn't 5 degrees outside! read more

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Tortello has a "meal of the month" club (not sure if thats what they call it) that we are big fans of. Each month we get a box filled with ingredients and instructions on how to prepare and every month the meal(s) are absolutely wonderful (it's really at least a meal and a half). We highly recommend Tortello, whether you eat in, carry out, do the monthly subscription or take one of their pasta making classes! read more

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Decided to go early this past Friday night (5:30) and got in immediately for seats inside. We started out with the Fagioli alla Veneta as a starter. I really liked the mix with onions, it had good taste, but maybe not my favorite beans in town. Next time I'll try a salad probably... Now the pastas, the pastas I will dream about til my next trip! Cacio e Pepe is my favorite pasta ever. This was excellent, my only complaint was the pasta was a little more al dente than I prefer. My husband's Tagliattelle Tina was simply amazing. I'd get it again every day til I die. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Amazing fresh ingredients! The owner, Dario, is so sweet and takes such pride in his food. We had the Tortelli, house specialty, and the Pappardelle with Braised Duck. Both were delicious, but don't skip the focaccia with honey and whipped ricotta!! We felt like we were back in Tuscany read more

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*Walk ins only We shared: 1. Signature Tortelli di Burrata - egg and '00 flour based dough, filled with imported burrata from Puglia, cooked in a butter and sage sauce with toasted hazelnuts, balsamic & parmigiano 2. Squid Ink Bucatini - prawns, homemade roasted tomato butter, shallots, cherry tomatoes, lemon, basil 3. Tagliattelle Tina - all natural grass-fed beef ragu, aged parmigiano reggiano 4. Focaccia & Honey Ricotta 5. Tiramisu Excellent fresh pasta cooked al dente. I loved that the namesake tortelli was properly packed, creamy inside, and balanced flavor overall. I'm wary of butter sauces but this was pleasantly mild. Squid Ink Bucatini was my favorite dish with its perfect pasta chewiness and great rich, acidific pasta flavor. Freshly baked focaccia smeared with honey ricotta was fantastic. Tagliattelle and Tiramisu were textbook and I'd also recommend. Service was good. Interior is very small with limited seating and you have to order at a counter, meaning very limited time to decide, before seating yourself. Pasta prices are high and don't match the smaller portions. Parking is very hard to find in this busy area. Although the food is excellent, I would recommend going outside peak dining hours and/or special occasions. read more

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The food is delicious here. We stopped in before a show at the Den. The service is fast and they have outdoor seating. I would prefer table service but otherwise it's a nice casual spot with good food. read more

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The pasta is out of the world, as fresh as can be. When I dined here I was fortunate enough to enjoy some prawns on special; they were divine, milky and creamy. Desserts are also noteworthy. Beware that the house wine is a full liter, so revel in the bonus 250 mL surprise! read more

Incredible hand made pasta - maybe the best pasta I have ever had. The cacio e Pepe is unreal. The passion they have for their food is self evident. My favorite spot in Chicago. read more

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The pasta here was delicious! We had to wait in line for a bit around dinner time for our group of 7 but it went pretty quick. You order up front and they bring your food to your table later. It's pretty small inside and a bit cramped but it can accommodate bigger groups. Was a very cozy familial vibe inside. All the pasta we tried was really good and the bread was amazing. Service was also great. read more

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Attended my daughters friends bday pasta making party . The private space upstairs is incredible. Mads was the hostess and utterly sweet ... the adults got their own table and beverages . The old fashioned was excellent and the only glitch being we had to go down to order our food . All the pastas are freshly made from scratch and i was surprised that there was no protein on most except the squid ink and beef ragu . Certainly a vegetarian haven for all the no meat folks this is a must visit . The lines are long but move fast . I was a tad surprised when we split the bill for 2 adults 3 drinks shared appetizers and 2 pastas it was a tab of $175 . Kind of expensive. But worth the visit read more

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AMAZING! Came for a late lunch and it was delectable. The owner was friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in. We even struck up a conversation. The food was some of the best I've ever had and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. The interior was bright and cheery. And the gelato was also amazing. Overall an amazing place and I will be coming back. read more

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So a couple years ago my sister was exploring Chicago and was told by some locals that should had to try Tortello!!! Fast forward and here I am in Chicago for a weekend and I had to go! This cute little restaurant has people making pasta in the store front so as you walk by or wait you get to enjoy the creation of the some of the best pasta I have tried! High praise but deserved! When you come in you order at the front which happened to be with the owner when I was there. I was told to try his Nonna's gnocchi and how could I refuse! I also ordered the focaccia with ricotta, honey, and olive oil! Melt in your mouth delicious carbohydrates!!! The bolognese gnocchi was a beef based sauce with the gnocchi! The gnocchi, was so light and airy and pared well with the savory sauce! 10/10 will return! read more

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Before going to Chicago me being the foodie that I am I searched must visit restaurants and this one came up and I def know why Small ?yes... cute? Definitely Started off with a aperol spritz yum!! The Fabiola app was so heart for it being beans. Had the perfect warming taste Another must is the TORTELLI DI BURRATA They are little clouds of homemade past filled with cheese and cooked in a brown buttery sage sauce. Yummy richness You just can't go wrong with the place. They have salads that start your rap off perfect and all homemade pastas that give you the warm being at home mama cooked for you feeling read more

I am one of those Diners Drive inns and Dives followers and a mega business traveler. I was blessed with an opportunity to try Tortello's today. It's a GEM of GEMs super cool brightly lit sleek open and a bit whimsical dining area has more of a pasta shop vibe than a restaurant. I met a lovely lady making hand mixed pasta dough with Triple Zero and Semolina flour. The other lady was rolling and folding sheet pasta dough in the window so you get dinner and a show. The gentleman behind the counter was awesome! Thank you sir for politely changing with me in Italiano. They have a limited but mighty menu but I got the special which was the most awe inspiring Carbonara I have ever had. The fresh spaghetti was a perfect al dente and the guaiacoli was crispy crunchy and almost a bit nutty which was heavenly blissful. Every now and then you got a little tix bit of fresh cracked pepper. If you aren't aware Carbonara is an egg yolk sauce that is cooked from the steam of the cooked pasta and hot starchy pasta water. It ain't easy to get right but Tortello's blew my mind how fabulous it was!!!! This was a true and authentic Italian experience and it's a must visit in Chicago. They have take out pasta and meal kits along with other Italian items. There outdoor seating on the sidewalk. Parking is street only so prepare to find a lot or uber there. Do not miss an opportunity to eat here! read more

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I think that it is an interesting concept where you order at a counter and have a server bring out your food. We got the tagliatelle tina, the burrata pomodoro, cacio e pepe, and the tiramisu. I thought the tagliatelle pasta was good well but I would say the pasta to sauce ratio was 4:1. There was not enough sauce. The burrata pomodoro didn't have ripe enough tomatoes but had good sauce but again not enough if the balsalmic. The cacio e pepe was a bit too salty and the pasta was a touch under al dente and was a bit hard. The tiramisu was good and probably would get that. It is a cute date spot but probably would be interested in trying other places before coming back. read more

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