Dish ranking
Best pasta dishes in Chicago
8 pasta dishes from 5 restaurants, ranked by 3 recorded votes.
Pasta is the dish people most often get wrong at a new restaurant, the menu looks familiar, but only one or two plates are what the kitchen actually excels at.
In Chicago the highest recorded total belongs to Cacio e Pepe at Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, with 1 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Cacio e PepeMonteverde Restaurant & PastificioOur take on the Roman classic. Freshly made tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano, and copious amounts of black pepper.1 votes
- 2Cacio e PepeIl PorcellinoA Roman classic with Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and house-made tonnarelli pasta.1 votes
- 3Spicy Calabrian Shrimp RigatoniSiena TavernRigatoni pasta with succulent shrimp, spicy Calabrian chili, and a San Marzano tomato sauce.1 votes
- 4Black Truffle GnocchiSiena TavernHand-rolled potato gnocchi, bathed in a rich black truffle cream sauce withParmigiano-Reggiano.0 votes
- 5Cacio e Pepe al TartufoAlla VitaHand-pulled tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and shaved black truffle. A Roman classic elevated.0 votes
- 6CarbonaraMonteverde Restaurant & PastificioSpaghetti, guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A rich and authentic Roman pasta dish.0 votes
- 7Pasta al Pesto GenoveseMonteverde Restaurant & PastificioHand-rolled trofie pasta with a vibrant basil pesto, green beans, and potatoes. A classic Ligurian staple.0 votes
- 8Wild Mushroom and Truffle TagliatelleFeldHandmade tagliatelle pasta tossed with an assortment of wild mushrooms in a rich black truffle cream sauce, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano.0 votes
How to order pasta dishes well
- A short pasta section usually means a better plate, long lists are a sign of pre-made sauces.
- House-made pasta is worth the upcharge; ask which shapes are rolled in-house.
- Order the regional speciality where you are: cacio e pepe in Rome, seafood pasta on the coast.
Pasta dishes in Chicago: common questions
- What are the best pasta dishes in Chicago?
- The highest recorded total is for Cacio e Pepe at Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio first, with 1 votes. The full ranking above covers 8 pasta dishes across 5 Chicago restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Chicago ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a pasta dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.