Pasta Bowl is a decent Italian spot in Wicker Park. Service is top notch! The ambiance is nice and dark. Mozzarella sticks are so so good! The strawberry walnut pear salad is one of my favorites from the menu. Pastas are pretty good too, not too traditional but the portion sizes here are huge! This place is great for both dine in and take out as well. The dessert and drinks menu is however limited. read more

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We had dinner with the husband and kids at Pasta Bowl - not sure of which location. It was very good! I had the lobster ravioli which was fresh, ravioli were cooked extremely well - not soggy or hard - and the lobster filling was very good. The sauce very tasty. I opted for no spinach. Came with bread which was fresh. Husband got chicken Alfredo - it was a mountain of pasta! Very generous portion. He thought it was great also. One of the kids got the kid's Mac and cheese - we shockingly got the comment of "best Mac and cheese I've ever had" from a super picky eater! We also were told "can we come back again!" from the super picky eater which should serve as a compliment ! The service was prompt and polite, and the food came out exceedingly fast which was a nice surprise for such busy place. We were seated almost immediately also which for a Saturday evening was great. Pricing is very reasonable particularly for Chicagoland. They cook the food right in front of everyone which was neat to see. Parking in on the street. Would definitely recommend and would come back if in the area. read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yummy homemade pasta! House salad is amazing. The cheesecake was delicious. The dinner for 2 could serve 3 to 4. FYI-Portions are large. read more

Pasta bowls are bigger than your head. One of my favorite places in Chicago. Simple but delicious every time. Service was prompt. No frills establishment that keeps you wanting to come back for more. We got the garlic cheese bread and chicken alfredo pasta. The pasta was rich and creamy. It's my favorite chicken Alfredo I've had in the city so far! read more

Solid pasta spot! The food was tasty, but the highlight was really how large the portion sizes are! You are definitely getting a great deal for the price. For an appetizer, we ordered the small mixed green salad. I liked the balsamic vinaigrette because it was very flavorful. The salad had fresh greens, tomatoes, olives, and beans. I liked the mix of textures a lot! It was pretty filling though because of the beans and the size! It could probably feed 4 people as an appetizer/side. For mains, we ordered fettuccine shrimp Alfredo and the conchiglie gorgonzola. The portions were MASSIVE. Honestly I think each could feed 2-3 people, so definitely expect leftovers. The fettuccine Alfredo was very rich and the sauce was a little thicker and creamier than I prefer, but my partner really enjoyed it! I liked the conchiglie gorgonzola a lot! It had a more balanced flavor and I liked that it had spinach. Gorgonzola is an acquired taste though so if you're not into blue cheese it might not be for you. Both pasta dishes came with a large slice of bread too! On a Friday evening, we walked in and it was packed. We put our names down for 2 people and it was a 20-30 minute wait. Once we were seated, the service was excellent! Just attentive enough and very kind. The food was taking awhile to come out so the server offered us a free dessert. We were too full by the end of the dinner but they offered a dessert to take home! Overall, a great spot for affordable and yummy Italian food. read more

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Tim was the waiter. He was absolutely phenomenal. The food was delicious, nice portions, clean fun ambience Prince was playing when I walked in so what's not to love! Excellent suggestions for food... Amazing portion sizes very family style friendly... I highly suggest hitting up the Pasta Bowl if you're ever in the area... it was so good. A great value for great food!!! read more

Great food, affordable prices, very consistent. Order from this place all the time on DoorDash.

I came back and had a great group dinner! Pasta bowl is a great place to stop by with bigger groups as the portions are massive, the prices affordable, and the service is always top notch. I will say, after trying several different pastas, I won't recommend the penne alla vodka bc it doesn't taste like penne alla vodka at all, but I would highly recommend their own classics like the tortellini! Their garlic cheese bread is also a must have--have made several people try it and they've all loved it! read more

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This is a place I come pretty regularly. The portions are big , food is good ( I like that they let you customize it a bit) , service is also always pretty good. It's a very fast casual type of spot but still really good. If you order to go the date night for two is the best bang for your buck it's $60 for a boat load of food and usually feeds three! read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Pasta Dinner for Two - def feeds 3 - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

a very popular italian restaurant in wicker park. TLDR; very busy (during peak times with dine-in and takeout orders) with not too much seating, reasonable prices given the huge portions of pasta (easily 2 servings), decent taste. we came at 7pm on a saturday and it was very busy but since we were a party of 2 we got a table in 15 minutes (otherwise 45+). recommend waiting near the restaurant because if other parties don't show up they will move down the waitlist pretty fast. service was decent, a bit rushed and took awhile because it was very busy so understandable. took awhile to get a waitress to order but our food came in ~20 minutes after. // signature farfalle pollo ($18.00) // signature cream sauce pasta with farfalle pasta, sliced chicken, and some sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms. came with one piece of bread and parmesan on top. as mentioned, very huge portions for italian restaurants. thought the pasta sauce would have more of a sundried tomato flavor but it's traditional cream sauce with some chunks of tomatoes. food was not the most hot, borderline lukewarm so it got cold really fast. // strawberry, walnut, and pear salad ($15.00) // good portion for a salad, could be an entree. really enjoyed the combination of strawberry, walnut, pear, and the goat cheese (which ties it together in my opinion). would say it's decent italian food, nothing extraordinary but i would definitely come here for the portion sizes (especially if u want some leftovers (: ) read more

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I came here for a quick bite with my sister and we were waiting a while for a server to come attend us. We saw that the bartender was busy so we didn't mind waiting because we thought she was also serving alone. After a couple minutes, this white lady came in with her kid and not too long after, the server approached them.We noticed the bartender tell her something about no one attention us and she said " oh i'm sorry" with a sense of sarcasm and attitude. She then continued to do other things instead of attending us or at least letting us know she'd be with us.I don't know if she avoided our table because we're hispanic or something but for whatever reason, this behavior is unacceptable. She was a tall white woman with highlights and glasses. read more

I love the past bowl, I go once a month with family! We love pasta bowl! We usually go in the summer but now it's our fall outing.

Normally I don't tip for to-go orders. The associate was very kind to help me order since it was my first time ordering there and had some restrictions. That what led me to leave a tip. Not a huge tip but still extra money I could've kelp. I say that because I sat at a table while I wait for my food. A different associate brought out my food, called my name and just sat my food at the counter. How hard would it had been to just hand it to me. I would've walked over as I did when my name was called. The lack of customer service, especially when its your first time visiting just doesn't sit well with me. read more

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Theeee worst... found a blot in my salad... The explanation by Kyle was lack luster and he has not to this day provided a refund or the gift card that he promised after talking to his manager. I used to love Pasta Bowl but due to not only finding the bolt but the no follow through on the grievance... well if I could I would give 0 stars... read more

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From the moment we entered the restaurant we felt like "home". The server was welcoming and so accommodating with my grandchildren. The kids menu is excellent. We enjoyed our food at a window table. The whole experience was fabulous!!! read more

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Tried the pasta bowl dinner deal for $55, which included a salad, an app, two pastas and a dessert. Great deal for the amount of food but overall the food was mediocre. The spinach salad had good ingredients and a decent dressing. We got the cheesy garlic bread for our app and it was just ok. For pastas, we got the chicken Alfredo and the lucky penne. I enjoyed them enough for the price but they were very heavy/oily and I wouldn't be back for either. The cheesecake was our choice for dessert and again, just average. We also made requests in the comments (no mozzarella on my penne, add Diablo toppings to his fettuccini bc it wasn't an option online) and both were ignored. Overall, great deal for the price and quick Italian but certainly nothing to write home about. With all the other authentic Italian in wicker park, don't think we will be back for this one. read more

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My bf and I decided to venture out for Valentine's Day for some good pasta! We wanted to try out a new location as we have only been to the Lincoln park one. We waited only about 30 minutes. Our server Gracie was amazing! Although they were really busy, she still took the time to give us recommendations and get our orders in asap. Very kind and attentive!! The food was so good and the portions are huge as well. Take a peak at their drink specials they have during the week, we were able to get $6 mules. Total bill was 85 before tip for salad, two pastas and 4 drinks. read more

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Food is pretty decent overall but I went in for a pickup order and asked the woman with the blonde hair. Spoke a bit of Spanish but she seemed to have an attitude towards customers and was not needed nor appreciated. When she asked me to confirm my order I did but then walked away and didn't hand me my order so I had to pick it up from the counter myself. I work in a restaurant in downtown and this would not be tolerated. read more

Great spot if you're craving a big bowl of pasta! The space is nice and cozy - perfect for having a big Italian meal haha. The portions are very generous here so plan accordingly! We got the tuffo saporito, caprese salad, and the farfelle pollo pasta. The food was delicious! The tuffo saporito was super tasty with the goat cheese and marinara and was a perfect appetizer to start with. The farfelle pollo pasta was soooo delicious! The sauce was super creamy and the bowl was huge. We split it between two people and had leftovers to take home. And the caprese salad was okay, nothing too special and I was surprised it didn't come with balsamic. Pasta Bowl is a great spot - I don't think it's the best Italian you can find in the city, but if you're craving a big cozy bowl of pasta it definitely hits the spot. The farfelle pollo is a delicious pasta dish to try! read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Tuffo Saporito - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a problem with toast, couldn't change from pick up to delivery, but Manager Anna was finally able to take care of the situation. Food was tasty, as usual, and they made arrangements to accommodate our order. Thanks guys read more

I used to order from Pasta Bowl probably once a week until the gorgonzola gnocchi was dropped from the menu. Not here to totally complain because I get things change but I honestly went from a once a week customer to never going here or picking up from here. Can you please bring it back? I miss it lol. read more

Bummed the quality went down. The pasta was overcooked and the cacio e Pepe was flavorless. The cheese on the cheese bread was disgusting. Do yourself a favor and make pasta at home. read more

Food portions are large and it's tastes amazing! Service is wonderful and the ambiance of the restaurant is very cozy! read more

Very very friendly waiter that made the experience that much better! :) Very well done classic Italian choices. Good drinks and good atmosphere as well! read more

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Whenever my friends are in the wickerwork area, we always try to stop by the Pasta Bowl. This place is affordable, has a casual, old-school atmosphere, and serves large portions! Even though there are a lot of pasta options to choose from, I always order their farfalle pollo. This delicious dish is made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and their famous house cream sauce. I've ordered this dish a couple of times to-go too and the quality and texture is still amazing. read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Farfalle Pollo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a great experience at the wicker park location. Our server George was wonderful! The food was great and the service was quick.

Pasta Bowl in Wicker Park never disappoints! I've tried a few dishes now and every single one has been a hit. The conchiglie al fuso is rich, cheesy, and so comforting -- definitely a must-try if you love creamy pasta. The lobster ravioli is flavorful and indulgent without being too heavy, and the chicken parm is perfectly breaded with a great balance of sauce and cheese. Also, don't skip the calamari -- crispy, tender, and served with the perfect dipping sauce. The vibes are relaxed, the service is friendly, and everything tastes freshly made. One of my favorite spots for a satisfying pasta night in the city! read more

Came in Saturday lunch time and it was packed! We had to wait a bit for them to clean a table for 4 of us, but were given the menu to look at. It didn't take too long before we got seated. The waiter was extremely friendly and helpful! I wish I got his name, but he definitely made the experience. Paloma - a nice drink to start the day! It wasn't strong at all, and it tasted a bit different than how I thought palomas tasted. Just an average 6.8/10 nothing special but not bad at all Cheesy sticks - would've liked them fried a bit more! Had a good cheese pull still. The yellow sauce was queso like so I love it. Sauce - 9.1/10 Sticks - 6.2/10 Calamari - nice and crispy! Exactly what I expected from calamari. Good taste and quantity imo. 7.4/10 Pasta - this was the chefs special! It's been a while since I had pasta so as a carb lover this was great. The sauce was creamy and the pasta were cooked well. A good amount of chicken and veggies! Could only eat half of it so I was happy with the portion - the day after it was still good heating it up. 7.8/10 read more

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ordered take out, but our order got mixed up. The young man with glasses who helped us was incredible. food ended up being delicious

The service was great and the food was good. I would recommend their Farfalle Pollo pasta dish. We also tried a shrimp dish and their fried lobster ravioli which was okay.The ambience was pleasant. My only advice to the restaurant is to try adding other ingredients to make the food dishes more memorable. read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wanted to like this place. My son really loved this place, he's 7, he loves white noodles AKA Fettuccine Alfredo, which was made very well. It was way better than the Cacio Pepe which I ordered. The "sauce" was so broken it was like a puddle of muddy water in bottom of bowl. The bowl full of about a half to a whole pound of noodles that they gave me. it was very disappointing to see. They should also take the cheesy garlic bread off the appetizer menu. What is served tastes good but is about eight bites of bread teaser with cheese and garlic and butter. Totally not worth it. But, then with your bowl of pasta they give you two big ass pieces of bread ((can we get that with the appetizer?). Don't let me talk about the kids noodles, waste of time to order, and prepare for a child. Rainbow noodles on the kids menu but when it comes your baby is asking why the rainbow noodles is dry? Menu says buttered noodles? I mean the baby says the noodles are dry? That is also a let down. I kinda wish we kept our $$$$. Only the boy left with a smile on his face. read more

I'd say pasta bowl is a pretty decent spot for some Italian food. Is definitely affordable and the portions are pretty big. Our server was friendly and the right amount of attentiveness. Their signature house cream sauce is so addicting! I want to take a huge jar of it home! F O O D Capellini Pomodoro - love angel hair pasta, only thing that I would complain about, is that the sauce was a bit too watery. Farfalle Pollo - their signature cream sauce makes this so yummy Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo - a classic We also had the mozzarella sticks for an appetizer and they were super cheesy, melty and yummy. I'll definitely return to try out some other menu options read more

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It took me so long to finally try this place... only to disappoint me. It was nothing but average. I'm not sure if it was the pasta I ordered or what. Gnocchi Aurora: I love gnocchi and my friend recommended trying it from here. First, portion size is huge - I barely made a dent in my plate. It came with a slice of bread, however, it was just plain ol' bread. The bread was very bland and non-exciting. No butter was offered. The pasta itself wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping. I was hoping for some parmesan to sprinkle on my pasta but none was offered either. The gnocchi pieces were pretty big and were a mix of green and yellow. Maybe I should've chosen something else? read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Gnocchi Aurora - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for $5 wine Wednesday, left with a very full tummy (and leftovers too!). The open kitchen is a nice touch to this small, cozy space. Our waiter, I think Jorge, was phenomenal! We definitely got the house pour of wine (for $5?!). I got the rigatoni bolognese with meatballs and it was good. I would give this a 4.5 if I could because I have had better pasta, but the experience overall made me give it a 5. A 4 is too low. Will be back! read more

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The place is cozy and it has open kitchen, we got the table immediately on Saturday night without reservation. Our server Izzie was nice and very friendly. The food was good - pasta bolognese was a hit (perfectly balanced sauce, meaty and hearty) however caballo blanco was missing salt and pasta wasn't al dente. The portions are quite big and the prices are fair. Will be back to try other pastas and hope salt/cook level will be perfect then. read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Rigatoni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I eat like Parliament; you got to bring the funk!! And Pasta Bowl does just that. Whacky renditions of different varieties, like chipotle crème penne or Gorgonzola tomato gnocchi, are here to wow your eyes and warm your tum. Do it! read more

I didn't think you could mess up Italian food that badly, especially when it comes to pasta, but apparently you can, and the Pasta Bowl proves it. We got the farfalle pollo and the lucky penne. Both dishes were just average, perhaps even below average. They lacked flavor and were overly creamy, making the dishes too heavy. All I could taste was a bland creaminess, and it wasn't a pleasant taste. If all their pasta dishes taste like this, I would not come back here. read more

Pasta Bowl - Wicker Park - Farfalle Pollo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My family has been going to pasta bowl for more than 2 decades, to basically all the locations. The service and food is usually the best. Unfortunately we were treated very poorly by a woman with blonde hair and a bionic eye, when we tried to order food to go since they were full and couldn't seat us. The lady was very rude and told us that our order couldn't be done. We tried to order drinks and the lady refused. Then after we tried to get pasta to go for our kids, we requested the sauce on the side since our little kids are picky. Plus we have always ordered it like that and there has never been a problem. She refused to accommodate the pasta and was very rude. We for one were VERY shocked with her attitude. Me and my husband called her out for her attitude and were met with more disrespect!!! one of the waitress asked her to seat us but she wouldn't let her seat us. She instead decided to ignore her and kept her attitude with us. She then made a snarky remark, "if you're going to order to go you can't stay here, you need to leave." As if it wasn't obvious. We weren't going to eat standing, obviously taking it to go means taking it home or elsewhere. In my opinion if you're going to work at the front of a restaurant you should really have a better attitude and keep in mind that you should treat every customer with respect since customers are what keep your business going!!! read more

Because I live close I get carry out. Staff is always wonderful. I was having rough night and the manager was very kind. Highly recommend. Plus the food is delicious. read more

Straightforward pasta spot. Went in for a friends birthday and they had affordable pastas at good quality. Would probably not return as other options in the neighborhood tickle my fancy a little more. read more