Affordable, yummy pasta in Lincoln Park!! Open air kitchen so it smells and sounds amazing in here. Kind of a small space so it's a little tight and not a lot of tables, but people come and go quickly so the wait isn't too bad. I've tried a couple of different pastas here and the stand out is the Jalapeño Gnocchi! The sauce is yummy and pairs well with the gnocchi. You can also add the sauce (and any of the other sauces) to any of the other types of pasta to create your own dish. Food comes out straight from the stove pretty quick and is yummy! The quality and portion size of the pastas are pretty good for the price. I always look forward to stopping by whenever I'm in the area and it pairs well with Annette's Italian Ice as a treat afterwards (when it's open for the season). read more

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Very affordable and delicious pasta for a cold night!! Came here with friends on a Tuesday and were able to sit immediately. The server was extremely friendly and greeted us right away. She answered all of our questions about the menu and was very attentive. The restaurant itself is cute - I really like the open concept kitchen where you can see the cooks making your food! I got the Penne Con Salsiccie which was delicious. The Italian sausage was really good and I enjoyed the red sauce and the mushrooms. I don't remember what my friends got but theirs also looked really good. I tried my friend's meatballs and they were amazing - I'd definitely recommend those. Overall, if you're craving pasta I'd definitely recommend this spot! read more

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This place feels like a talented young chef with great ideas but material room to grow on execution. Jalapeño gnocchi - 4.5/5. Like last time, spectacular gnocchi. The jalapeño flavor dominates and landed too spicy. Any gnocchi is a must get. Linguine pesto cream - 3/5. Nice pasta but overly creamy and lacking in seasoning. Far better with added salt and pistachios. Mac and cheese - 2/5. Overly rich, too much cream. Under seasoned. read more

This pasta place is a cute spot in Lincoln park. The pasta was fair, not my favorite for the area. However, it's a great casual spot to meet up with friends. The service was great as well!! read more

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My husband and I booked an adventure in the city that takes us around little restaurants in Lincoln Park to "collect" food and end with a picnic in Oz Park and just... so much fun! This is where we got our salads. The cucumber salad was fabulous. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came around 7pm on a Monday. Service was prompt, friendly, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was good. I'd definitely come back and get the same dish. I'm still thinking about the jalapeño gnocchi with chicken! The spicy sauce, the pillowy gnocchi, everything about it was so so good. We also got the baked goat cheese as an appetizer which was very, very good as well. I did try the red sangria which was pretty basic, but got the job done for sure. read more

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Every time I'm in Chicago, we make it a point to come back to this banging local spot. It has become a tradition at this point. I wrote my first review here 15 years ago, and I swear we might have had the same waiter *Russ, this time too. If it was him, he's just as fantastic as ever. We loved him back then, and we loved him again on this visit. I tend to be a creature of habit here, and once again I ordered the pasta with mushrooms and added sausage. They serve my favorite kind of sausage--the kind that's de-cased and cooked into hearty, flavorful chunks that blend perfectly with the dish. Rich, earthy, comforting. Every bite hit the mark. This place never disappoints, its Warm atmosphere, great service, and food that keeps you coming back again and again. After dinner, we popped next door to grab a cookie at Summer House. Russ had told us his favorite cookie is the one topped with Rice Krispies, so we made his night and brought one back for him on our way home. Just another perfect night at one of my favorite Chicago spots. read more

I'm glad we finally stumbled into this place. The open kitchen concept of this casual pasta joint is nice until you start smelling very strongly when leaving the establishment. Service was quick though and food was decent with good portions and prices. Nothing special as I've definitely had better Italian food in the area, but I can see how this would satisfy a pasta craving! Wine also interestingly came in little cups rather than a wine glass. We got the grilled calamari to start, and this was a small portion of just four large pieces. Though delicious, I wasn't a fan of the small unshareable size. We also got the large mixed greens salad, which was a nice fresh portion and enjoyed the complimentary bread with the calamari sauce. For our entrees, we got the crab ravioli that was on special and the Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare. I liked the sauce and flavor of the spaghetti much better than the crab ravioli. Finally, we were tempted by the carrot cake on the dessert menu and decided to give it a try - again nothing special and tasted store bought. Overall, I'm glad we tried the spot, but we didn't love what we got. read more

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I randomly came across this place while waiting for my bus (the stop was right outside). I saw the food on people's tables and immediately wanted to give it a try. We ordered quite a bit, starting with appetizers. The grilled portobello mushroom was good- the mushroom itself was really good. The baked goat cheese, though, was amazing. The marinara sauce was super flavorful and paired perfectly with it. The free bread wasn't great, it was cold and hard. Honestly, I'd rather they just skip it than serve it like that. For mains, we tried their vegetarian sandwich, which was really tasty. The bread was soft enough to enjoy without feeling dry or chewy. We also went for three pastas: Penne Funghi Jalapeño Gnocchi Ravioli The jalapeño gnocchi was hands-down the winner. Definitely recommend trying it. The ravioli and penne funghi were good too. Overall, the food was great and our server was friendly with solid recommendations. The place itself is decent, not super fancy, honestly feels more like somewhere I'd order from at home rather than sit down for a long meal. Prices were fair and we got to try a good variety. If you're in the mood for pasta and don't want to overthink it, this spot is worth checking out. read more

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A Delicious Surprise After a Disappointment After showing up at Soul Prime and finding it closed, I decided to try this restaurant instead -- and what a great choice that turned out to be! The host was excellent, walking me through the menu, explaining how the ravioli would be made from scratch, and even offering to add shrimp. He also suggested mixing the red and pesto sauces, which was absolutely delicious. I had zero regrets about my meal. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. On top of that, the atmosphere was exciting -- I loved being able to watch the chefs cook, with flames leaping from the pans right in front of us. What started as a disappointment turned into a truly enjoyable dining experience. Great service, great food, and a lively energy -- I'll definitely be back! read more

Pasta Palazzo - Ravioli in pesto and red sauce - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time customer. Pros: -nice staff -easy to get a table around the dinner hour mid-week -not much wait time between time of ordering and getting food -red sangria was decent Cons: -while red sangria was tasty, there wasn't much of it, so much of it was just ice -pasta was not good - hardly ate it as it was not that hot temperature wise and bread was inedible - felt like I almost broke a tooth just trying to chew it I'm giving the place a C+ (2.5 stars would be more accurate than 3). read more

Pasta Palazzo - Red Sangria - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love this walk up only italian spot not only for watching them masterfully cook right friggin there but also the list of non stop home run dishes to choose from. Cavatappi Pollo is my favorite thing here by a long shot. Yum yum yum Service is always fast and friendly - great side recommendation with the Baked Goat. Love the communal styled tables so I could drool over everyone else's dishes. read more

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Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. We had various diet restrictions that he was able to make great suggestions for. Everything tasted wonderful. It was nice to watch them make everything fresh, and to be able to choose whatever sauce you wanted with whichever pasta. In a cute part of town. Small but inviting. read more

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Wonderful and very delicious dining experience. Our first time here and definitely will not be our last. We will most likely take the train the next time since parking is almost impossible. The Linguine Pesto-Cream and the Farfalle Pomodoro Formaggio was absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding and so very friendly. Wonderful dine!! read more

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The pasta here is delicious and simple. It's one of the more affordable pasta places I've seen in Chicago, with a straightforward menu. We went on a weekday, and even then, it was packed. Don't expect high-end presentation or service like at other pasta places in the city--just a casual spot to get your pasta fix and hang out with friends or family. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Cavatappi pollo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the Spaghetti Marinara with meatballs it was fire! Big portions, really tasty, and the service was good. Perfect spot for a casual date or a satisfying meal in Lincoln Park. read more

My sister her fiancée & I came here for a quick meal after an afternoon of libations @ Cooper Hawk Esquire. We were all famished as we haven't eaten all day. Pasta Palazzo is a tiny restaurant on Halstead just south of Armitage. The restaurant was quite busy when we got there & got the last 3 seats available. Our server was the only one & quite busy handling all of the order taking, serving & clearing the tables. We ordered 4 dishes to be shared family style Grilled Calamari - 4 pieces of calamari Spaghetti Fruitti Di Mare - spaghetti w/tiny shrimps & bay scallops in watery marinara sauce Jalapeño Gnocchi - Gnocchi w/Jalapeño sauce Penne Funghi - Penne pasta cooked Al dente w/3 different mushrooms & cream sauce (by far the best dish) Kudos to our server who was handling all the tables. She was quite busy (great server - 5 stars for service). The food was ok but nothing extraordinary. The highlight of the night was when a woman walking by slowed down & stopped looking at me. This was my former co worker that I haven't seen for years. She was dining w/her husband, son & a couple of her husbands friends when she spotted me across the restaurant. It was great running into her as I haven't seen her in years read more

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Casual pasta place with good pasta portions and taste for the price! I really enjoyed the linguine pesto-cream--normally I don't order pesto but I'm a sucker for cream and it made it better imo! I thought the grilled calamari was tasty with a lemony sauce but didn't think it was worth $9 for 4 pieces. Space is a bit small so depending on where you're seated and your party size, and can feel a bit awkward being incredibly close to a different table (I felt like I could hear every single word from the table next to me). read more

Pasta Palazzo - Grilled Calamari - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My absolute go-to spot when I am craving pillowy, light & fluffy gnocchi. Drench it in creamy pesto sauce or tangy marinara - I don't care it is just SO good and decadent here! Definitely come here if you have a serious pasta craving! Take out / dine in are both good options. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place . Pasta with meat sauce , high flavor , rich , ricotta is the dirty talk on top. Good price nice to scoop up sauce with bread .

Was okay, probably wouldn't return. Food was average. Looked cute great vibe. Small dining area. Really loud . read more

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The food was amazing. We ordered the jalapeño gnocchi and Cavatappi Pollo. Both the dishes were excellent. The place has old family owned restaurant vibes which is refreshing read more

Love love this place. The best spaghetti frutti mare I've ever had. I love how the food comes out popping hot straight from the chef over the bar. My bf ordered their jalapeño gnocchi with sun dried tomatoes cream sauce. I also love the condiments they have. This is the only place that has olive oil on the table!!!! read more

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love the flexibility of the add on's/sides... it really is create your own pasta at palazzo - with reasonable prices for the meat and veggie add on's (or i should say what pricing "should" be). my healthy pasta was too healthy lol - pretty tasteless and the veggies overcooked and oily. however, the kids loved their pasta with meatballs and ricotta/sausage pasta and they gobbled up the grilled calamari - wished they were the traditional rings vs. larger pieces as this made it difficult to serve up. not a full bar - my glasses of wine were a bit "over ripe" but beggars can't be choosers. open concept kitchen so brace your jackets and hair (as it's a small spot) if you don't want to smell like your dinner :) great spot for families/kids - not far from the armitage brown line spot if you're hitting up the holiday CTA train or on an el adventure with the kids. read more

First of all this is the freshest Italian food I've ever had. It's so good! It gives of a mom and pops feel and great ambiance to the restaurant. Very close knit seating, open kitchen, two chefs cooking right there, it was so cool! The service was awesome too, they were super helpful, very chill, service with a smile vibes! But back to the food: I've only had fried calamari and this grilled one was SO GOOD. The tomatoes with it and the tangy green sauce with it was great and just looked visually pristine! Then, my pasta was so fresh that even after eating it for 15 minutes then waiting for the box to come, when I put it in the container, it was still steaming. If I didn't get full from my beer and bread appetizer, I would've DEVOURED this meal. Also, I'm usually not an olive oil on bread type of guy, but their oils were so smooth and fresh that it just tasted good great! Also, my partner ate the pesto pasta. I'm not a huge fan of pesto but I had a few tastes from their dish. Pesto was fresh, sat well with the pasta, but it wasn't over powering. The only down side? Is that it's 20 minutes drive from me. I wish y'all were closer but we'll be back for sure! read more

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Delicious pasta! Great service. Very affordable prices. I've been here a few times over the years, and it does not disappoint. read more

This place is a small and casual stop by for an Italian dinner, but they don't take reservations. They don't have much seating, though it's not difficult to just walk in. The prices are very very affordable for pastas and portions are perfect! I got the conchiglie Gorgonzola which I enjoyed, but felt that the flavor was a bit too strong for me as I ate more. The pesto linguine has a more bitter pesto taste, so if you prefer that than you'll like it. I think I will definitely try different pastas when I come back! read more

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Really good neighborhood spot - high quality Italian food at a very reasonable price. Definitely not a destination that's worth traveling across town for, but if you're in the area and looking for some Italian food without breaking the bank I couldn't recommend more. Service was great, couldn't have been better. Ambiance isn't anything special, very casual, but on the higher end of that. Overall it's a nice neighborhood spot you'll feel welcome and comfortable. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Penne Con Salsiccie - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is okay. Service is okay and ambiance is okay. Not bad but not the best for me to come back. Would I recommend...probably not if there are other options. It's not the best but not the worst. I ordered the pasta with chicken. Chicken is a lil tough and pasta a little undercooked. Calamari...4 pieces bubble gum texture. Not my cup of tea. Maybe to some. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went for lunch and got seated right away! All the food choices were made were excellent! We added grilled chicken to the two pasta dishes. Our favorite was the jalapeño gnocchi which has a slight kick but very unique flavor. All the cooking is done in front of you with their open kitchen! We love Pasta Bowl so this was def a good change and highly recommend it! Ample street parking nearby just read the signs of you park after 6pm for resident permits. read more

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Their red pepper jalapeño gnocchi is my fave dish! It is so yummy filling dish with a little kick to it.

Small Italian joint in Lincoln park but really good! I would skip the appetizers and go for the pasta directly. We got the linguine pesto cream and jalepeno gnocchi, which you could pick your own sauce. However we went with the default red pepper sauce and it was delicious. The pastas are not heavy and super flavorful! read more

Pasta Palazzo - Linguine Pesto - cream - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cute place. Great portions for an even better price. Overall, if you want affordable but delicious pasta that is filling, I recommend.

I asked for a specific change in my order and it arrived perfectly. So delicious! Can't speak highly enough of this place!

Pasta Palazzo has an attractive price point for sure, but ultimately and unfortunately, the food had left me on the disappointed side. I had ordered the gnocchi with chicken in alfredo sauce. For starters, the dish lacked flavor and I had to pull bone out of my mouth when chewing a piece of chicken. The gnocchi itself does indeed melt in your mouth, and for the price, I can't complain too much; but the bread that they provided tasted very old and that knocked my rating down a star. The bread was terrible and they can definitely easily control that. Overall, there was not a whole lot about Pasta Palazzo that screamed "fresh." In addition, and rightfully so because of the price, the portion sizes were about half of what you could expect from competitors. This had unfortunately left me still hungry after my meal, which is an unfortunate position to be in. I can't say I'll be trying this place again. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very good pasta! I had the jalapeño gnocchi and loved it! I also tried a bite of the pesto pasta and enjoyed it as well. The wait staff were super friendly and sweet and the interior was welcoming. read more

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The service was really quick and everyone was nice. My Cavatappi Pollo was good and the portion was huge. My partner got alfredo farfalle and it could've used a little more flavor but we would come back to try more items. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Cavatappi Pollo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pizza Palazzo is a quaint, small restaurant located in Lincoln Park, Chicago region. The space has limited seating and therefore, if going on a weekend or dinner, I would expect a short wait. Street parking is available (free on Sundays) and it seems easy to find a spot. The ambiance of the restaurant is more of a casual vibe where friends or family come for a good Italian meal. Starting with the food, their jalapeno gnocchi has been very talked-about and even the waiter recommended it. However, I went with the regular gnocchi with spicy vodka tomato cream sauce. The pasta was extremely well cooked, and it melts right away in your mouth. The sauce was very flavorful, rich, and spicy, but just a little salty for my taste. However, I would 100% get the same gnocchi with pesto sauce or try the jalapeno one. The gnocchi was truly the highlight and when craving reasonably priced (~15) Italian food, I would surely come back to this restaurant. Additionally, they give you complementary bread with your meal. Lastly, the service was very good and the waiter was knowledgeable. The food came out in a good time and overall, a great place for some Italian fix. They also have their seasonal rotating pasta, which is something I might try next time. read more

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Delicious gnocchi!! This place does made to order pasta. They have a variety of sauces and noodles that you can mix and match and personalize to your hearts content. It's amazing because you can get exactly and I mean EXACTLY what you want. My favorite is the gnocchi, there is a really good jalapeño option, I often get the regular in pesto which is also incredible. Recently there was a seasonal option for pumpkin ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce that was drool worthy. There is a great baked goat cheese app that is red sauce based with bread. So tasty. There is street parking nearby. The inside is relatively small so there can be a wait to be seated. Service is great, attentive and quick. Worth a visit for sure! Great portions for the price and ridiculously fresh. Even when getting takeout it is steaming hot. read more

This place rocks! A nice modern Italian vibe. Super affordable and very filling. The gnocchi was like a pillow that dissolved on my tongue. The little pieces of jalapeño added a slight kick and alternative texture. The bolognese was so creamy and a great blend of meat and mushrooms. Oh and how could I forget the complimentary bread; perfect for soaking up the sauce. I have nothing but praise for this place and will be returning quite frequently. read more

Pasta Palazzo - Jalapeno Gnocchi w/ bolognese sauce - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois