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    Pasta Fresh

    4.8 (226 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Pasta Shops
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    CJ D.

    Italian Restaurants have perfected a certain decorum of trash talking that I must soon adopt. Framing documentation of a Joe Pesci visit next to the front door is levels of ball I know not. To wait in the queues of O'Hare on an empty stomach is proverbial ignorance. Pasta Fresh is evidence of generational wisdom deep within. Our dishes, gnocchi with pesto and rigatoni with vodka sauce, were testaments to divine timing. Televisions streamed international news to a localized environment - Pope Leo XIV was all the rave. Witnessing the Vatican City celebrate its first American pope, a Chicago native, was the lunchtime content this meal required. My eyes drank in the truth, legacy is smothered in sauce! Let it be known - this spot is a market more than restaurant. You're supposed to buy ingredients and go home. By nature, the odd tables provided feel unbelievably safe to root down heavy elbows. Hats off to this meal, hospitality, and environment. I'll dream of you as I cross the pond this evening!

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    Linda B.

    Hot and tasty made to order? Stopped in at Lunchtime to grab a arancini and panzerotti. Cash only is kind of annoying and difficult to remember but they take checks so there's that. Panzerotti was light and tasty and I opted for the spinach and cheese. Arancini were hot And lightly filled with meat And peas.

    Nicole C.

    First time here and decided to stop by since my boyfriend loves tiramisu (and it's almost his birthday ). Bring cash!! Or checks by the way. They don't have the prices labeled in their to go menu but it's relatively ~$13 per lunch to go plate. My server was super nice and was very helpful. He even gave me free focaccia bread to try while waiting for my food. He also picked my tiramisu for me too. So I ordered the pancetta ravioli and lo and behold got some bread again. Not sure if it's included but loved how there was some bread. The portions was decent for the price and I was full after eating 2/3 of the plate. Haven't tried the tiramisu just yet but will update this as soon as I can! It was about $12 for a rectangular piece. They did have houseware tiramisu and another company selling. I decided to get the house made one.

    Stephen C.

    A neighborhood staple for over 20 years now, I stop in here on occasion. It had been a while since i was in but the owner still remembered me as living up the street. I'm fairly certain that they used to be down the street but operate just fine where they are at now. It's a main stay to get your quick Italian needs and some delicacies. They have great fresh pastas and plenty of staples to get you through. If you call in and order fresh they made some of the very best panzerotti you're ever gonna get. Fresh, and light filled with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. You can order different varieties and can't go wrong on any. I love soups and stews. I went for the Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans). great for cold winter nights. It used poor people food now selling mediocre versions at best in restaurants all over the place. Here at Pasta fresh for nine bucks you can get a large, fresh to go order good enough for two meals. Filled with beans and fresh pasta I think were like gemelli mini regati pasta. regardless of what it was it was FRESH homemade and plenty of it. The gentleman behind the counter threw in a complimentary homemade tomato Focaccia with my soup. Excellent warm with the Pasta e fagioli. You can't beat the price points either. You can't get the quality of their offerings anywhere else. Jeez I'm getting hungry while writing this. I think I'm headed in there right now. If you try them out it's your loss.

    Panzerotti and arancini aka rice balls

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    The food, service and hospitality here are incredible! Wonderful Italian ambiance and everything is truly delicious! Highly recommend!

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    I have eaten both the frozen food and ready to eat. Great to try different things. Cash only.

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    3 years ago

    Food is great Eggplant RaviolisSpinach and Cheese Ravioli home made. I always purchase for the holidays it makes life so much better

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    Awesome pasta. Made fresh, bring it home and cook it I haven't eaten boxed pasta since going to pasta fresh.

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    Ask the Community - Pasta Fresh

    I am looking for fresh pasta sheets to make my own ravioli. Do they carry this?

    Yes, they do. When I make lasagna, instead of spending hours on making fresh pasta, I ask them to make spinach pasta sheets for me.… Read more

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    I had been wanting to do this FOR YEARS and never got around to it. Finally, a few months ago, I…read moredid it. I saw a Facebook ad for a combination goat hang out and brewery flight (via the Fever app "Brews and Baahhs"). My two favorite things!! (ha ha) So I bought the tickets and was not disappointed. It was one-hour with the goats, then you went to One Lake Brewing down the street afterward for a free flight (and we ended up buying dinner). The owner, David, was there and chit-chatted and answered some questions. Then did a few things around the property while we just hung out and petted the goats. I have never had such an up close and personal experience with a goat. They are a lot like dogs. They were hilarious and very affectionate. They wanted to climb all over us but we were prepared for that. It's a shame that David mentioned they might only be doing this for a year or two more. I'm sure it's a lot to maintain, especially during these crazy times. -But it's very covid safe. For what we did, you can wear your mask and you are left alone with the goats in a huge open pasture - so it's not a people-crowded event. I highly recommend it - it was a lot of fun. In case the number is not on the profile - he gave me a card with contact info: 847-226-9510; glennartfarm.com for more info.

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