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The best pasta in Chicago (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 11 restaurants

11 restaurants in Chicago have pasta on the menu. Top of the list: Alla Vita, RPM Italian and Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio. 7 of them have a Michelin distinction. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.

How we built this ranking: We include the restaurants in Chicago that have pasta on the menu and rank them by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin. It is not yet a rating of the dish itself: once the community rates enough dishes, this ranking will use them.

  1. 1 Rigatoni at Alla Vita Alla VitaRigatoni$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.70
  2. 2 Mama DePandi's Bucatini at RPM Italian RPM ItalianMama DePandi's Bucatini$$$ 4.63
  3. 3 Roasted Chicken Ravioli at Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio Monteverde Restaurant & PastificioRoasted Chicken Ravioli$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.62
  4. 4 Pasta Yia Yia at Lula Cafe Lula CafePasta Yia Yia$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.61
  5. 5 Leek Stuffed Pappardelle at Maxwells Trading Maxwells TradingLeek Stuffed Pappardelle$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.59
  6. 6 Tagliatelle at avec Restaurant avec RestaurantTagliatelle$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.47
  7. 7 Creste di Gallo Pasta at Alpana AlpanaCreste di Gallo Pasta$$$ 4.47
  8. 8 Handmade Pasta at avec River North avec River NorthHandmade Pasta$$$ 4.45
  9. 9 House Pasta at All Well All WellHouse Pasta$$$$ 4.37
  10. 10 Rigatoni Capra Brasato at Rose Mary Rose MaryRigatoni Capra Brasato$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.34
  11. 11 Pappardelle at Daisies DaisiesPappardelle$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.24
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat pasta in Chicago?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for pasta in Chicago are Alla Vita, RPM Italian and Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio.

Where to eat cheap pasta in Chicago?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Lula Cafe.

How many places for pasta are there in Chicago?

Pesto lists 11 restaurants in Chicago in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

Are there Michelin restaurants for pasta in Chicago?

Yes: Alla Vita (Michelin Recommended), Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio (Michelin Recommended) and Lula Cafe (Bib Gourmand).

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