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    Pasta Veneta

    4.2 (110 reviews)
    ModeratePasta Shops
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    David B.

    Had a great dinner at Pasta Veneta. Restaurant is a little off the beaten path, it certainly wasn't crowded when I was there (I hope Chicago isn't sleeping on this place!) Service, food, everything was excellent! I had the Caesar salad, foccacia of the day, roasted beets with goat cheese, gnocchi with braised beef short ribs, and a single scoop (I was stuffed) of fig and goat cheese gelato. Highlights: the roasted beets w/goat cheese have a basil-infused olive oil base that really makes the whole dish shine. Awesome. The gnocchi was soft, puffy, like clouds....and oh so tasty. And the gelato was just unusual enough (I used weird when talking to the waiter) to be really really good. All in all a great dining experience.

    Lobster linguine
    Jack F.

    The name speaks for itself. Phenomenal pastas, beautiful restaurant layout and very courteous staff. If you want exceptional pasta in Chicago, you need to come here.

    Corn truffle ravioli
    Leland L.

    Reallllyyy wanted to give this place a higher ranking because the food was so fresh and delicious (I loved every bite of the corn truffle ravioli) but the portion was quite small so I left still very hungry; I think if I had added a protein I would have had a better outlook on this place. There were several extra fees - our group paid $12 for 3 carafes of water which we did not know about, so felt a bit caught off guard. The service was good though and the space was quiet. I'd definitely like to come back and try more because everyone really enjoyed their meal!

    Rigatoni w pesto sauce
    Michelle C.

    We went at an awkward time, so it wasn't as busy, but our server was great. What we ordered: Burrata: It was a bit small and tricky to share with a table of four. I would have chosen a different appetizer if I knew it would be a precut burrata. Rigatoni w Pesto & Stracciatella Fresca: Very good! I loved the creamy sauce with the cheese, and the pasta was cooked al dente. Duck Confit w Pappardelle & Duck Ragout: Something different! I enjoyed the combination of the thick-cut noodles and the duck. The presentation was nice too. Fettuccine Alfredo w Parmesan & Chicken: Can't go wrong with fettuccine alfredo. Though next time I might try some of their other more adventurous menu items.

    Pasta with duck
    Nina W.

    The food and service were top notch. The pasta is made in house and the flavors are robust. The pasta with duck is tangy and has a deep depth of flavor in each bite. The spaghetti has bold tomato flavor that is beautifully complimented by the sausage addition. The space is gorgeous as we sat near a floral arrangement that was fragrant and more effective than a B&BW candle! My only surprise was the charge for water. I assumed water was complimentary. It is not.

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    Pilar G.

    Extremely underrated Italian spot in the West Loop! Prices are much more fair than other restaurants in the area and the food is equally (if not more) delicious! All of the pasta is made in house. There is a wide variety of dishes and definitely something for everyone. I enjoyed the truffle pasta with caviar-- so decadent and a generous portion! The service here was a bit slow at first but once it got going everything was great. I enjoyed the upscale yet laid back environment. This restaurant is at the end of Fulton so it's less packed than others and a great place to engage in conversation. I'd recommend bringing family here!

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    Sabrina C.

    It's rooftop and patio season in Chicago and this spot has thee perfect patio for you to enjoy while having some of their delicious Italian Food! You can watch them making the different pastas right inside of the restaurant, which is super cool! They also have a full bar in the restaurant where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with your delicious meal! My rigatoni was so good. The pesto sauce on there was perfect and the homemade taste of the pasta makes such a big impact on the meal! I also got some homemade fig ice cream and wow! It was first time having it and it was soooooo good, plus it had pieces of fresh figs on it. Loved it! This newer addition to the Fulton Market area is perfect for the summer! Pay them a visit and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you! Enjoy!

    Lauren M.

    We decided to check this place out since most of the reviews were stellar. The few bad reviews stated portion sizes were small. I did not find that to be the case at all. We ordered more than we really need to based on those reviews but I'm so glad we did. Everything was amazing. All pastas are made in house. Everything had a fresh quality about it. My kids were very excited about the butter noodle option. Our server was fantastic. It's a smaller restaurant but very clean and classic. I would absolutely come here again.

    Corn and truffle ravioli
    Nandeeta P.

    This was a great place with wonderful ambiance! We got focaccia to start, it was dry and came out at room temperature. It was only $3.50, so not a bad price and good to use for dipping in pasta sauce. Served with olive tapenade. The bruschetta was topped to the brim! Lol. The mozzarella, tomatoes, zucchini, onions were tossed in dressing and topped on a yummy crunchy bread. I loved this fresh take on bruschetta. The pear salad was a good fresh component. I love arugula and pear, Gorgonzola added a nice nuttiness to the dish. Be sure you like all these items before ordering! Corn ravioli with truffle was soooooo good. Really enjoyed the subtle truffle notes and fresh corn inside the ravioli. The sauce was not too heavy and went perfect with the corn. The pesto is not pictured but also very yummy. Pesto sauce was soooooo creamy and luscious. They have chili flakes if you ask for it, but the chili flakes are not at all spicy. Great time at this restaurant! I'll be back to try more items.

    Corn Truffle Ravioli
    Marissa E.

    This is my new favorite pasta in Chicago! I've been wanting to try it for so long because it looks so pretty with all of the flowers outside and the unique design inside. But the food blew me away. Plus, service was great, friendly, and super attentive. My only complaint is that they kept refilling our water but charged us for it on the bill. Regardless, would definitely recommend and will be back.

    Arugula pear salad
    Alyssa B.

    Found this place off the beaten path of Fulton Market. Very good meal. My friend and I enjoyed every dish we tried and would def come back. The pasta is fresh and delectable. I recommend getting the bruschetta! So fresh. Yum!

    Whitney O.

    No matter what you do... GET THE GNOCCHI. It was literally the most fluffy Gnocchi I've ever had and I still dream about it. The service was amazing as well and really loved how I didn't have to ask for anything. She was very on top on it all. The ambiance was cute but nothing over the top. This isn't a fancy place though I would have expected more for a west loop location. Lastly, I gave 4 stars rather than 5 because of the presentation of the dishes. They need improvement. I want to be wowed when my plate arrives at the table and feel like what my eyes and taste buds are seeing match! Overall, a great meal!

    Cesear salad
    Hannah H.

    Amazing meal and great service here at Pasta Veneta. I was truly blown away by the Sea Bass Ceviche and Corn Truffle Ravioli. Everything we ate was so fresh and you could tell it was all homemade. This was a great find in the West Loop and I cannot wait to go back!

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    This place deserves more business. Great homemade pasta and great wine! I hope it starts to get the publicity its needs.

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    4.1
    (254 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    About my 5 the time here last night! I made a reservation in advance for the dining room. I did…read morerequest to be seated in the booths by live music. We were seated at a high top and were told the dining room was unavailable. We watched a couple before us get seated in a booth by the music that didn't have a reservation. A bummer to see as it was a birthday and we come here often. We did get switched to the dining room after talking with another hostess. Sadly the hostess was unfriendly. The food is still amazing. The ceasar salad is truly the best in the city! First time trying the meatballs and I loved these too. My bf opted for a parm crusted fillet and I tried the macaroni! Park crusted was amazing, the filet is cooked perfectly here! The macaroni is so saucy and flavorful! They did bring out a birthday tiramisu too! Not the best service this time around, but I love the food and the vibes !

    I came to Fioretta to celebrate my birthday--imagine my surprise how packed the place was on a…read moreTuesday night! They have live music at the bar most weeknights, and I was a bit sad I didn't get to hear the singer's performance. The seating for 4 was a little cramped, but the atmosphere was lovely, making the restaurant look like it was permanently in sunset. The waitstaff was highly attentive and amazing, especially our waiter, Rory! We ordered the caeser salad for the table. The waiter, Rory, helpfully told us that if we ordered 2, we get the salad made tableside, so of COURSE, we did that. This was easily the most delicious caesar I've ever had. That fresh lemon dressing really knocked it out of the park. This isn't to downplay the steaks we all ordered, but man, that caesar!! Another excellent steak place just outside the busiest parts of Fulton Market.

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    Il Carciofo

    4.1
    (145 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Takes reservations
    Full bar

    Jaclyn C was our server and Thomas came over to help with an allergy and really went above and…read morebeyond. We sat at the chef station and it was really cool watching them make the food. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend all of the above. They were amazing with my allergies and super attentive.

    Stopped here for a Sunday night dinner while staying in the Chicago area…read more The menu looked good for the most part so we booked it. There were plenty of reservations so I figured the place had a variety of seating options and was large. Both were the case. Large place with clean designs and dark accents, Things started out with weird energy from the hostess station when we checked in. There were two girls there - one smaller and darker hair who was nice and friendly, and the other a blondish haired girl who gave off some incredible "what are you doing here" energy asking if we had a reservation. She genuinely looked disappointed when I said we did and gave our name. Really weird. Anyway - we were sat at our table and an army of guys came and switched out glasses, gave refills, and plates etc. However, our waitress was there for the ordering, then at the very end. A manager type came to get our refills which took forever and in one instance came all the way from the bar dropped off by the bartender (it was an iced tea) We started with one of the four pizzas that had little to no normalcy in terms of ingredients. We ordered the mortadella which came with fennel sausage, (over the top name for broccoli rabe), and cheese. Main issue with this was the broccoli rabe on it also included the stalks. Had to pick those off bc they were inedible. For my entree I ordered the rigatoni carbonara which was outstanding - really liked the silky consistency of the sauce- a lot of times carbonara sauces get gritty and separate. This place did it right. The [bacon] was crispy yet tender. For dessert, I got the pistachio cream cake. It was ok. Overall, it was ok. The entree saved things, if I were to return I would hope to see our waitress more, not have to wait for a refill to come all way from the front of the house by the bartender, and to not have the hostess treat me like I didn't belong immediately walking in the door. I would seriously recommend relocating that person to another department in the business.

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    Publican Quality Meats

    4.2
    (703 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    This place was a vibe! A first time for me, I attended a private event here and thought it to be…read moresuch an interesting venue to host a big seated dinner. Very unassuming, considering it's just your good ol' neighborhood butcher shop / market by day. Off the bat you can tell they carry clean, wholesome products. The shelves and fridges are stacked with the likes of fresh meat cuts, house-made sauces, cheese, jams, pickled goods... the list goes on. I can only imagine their deli sandwich are incredible. I'll have to return to order from their regular cafe next time I'm in town. The event however, wow very well done and the menu was stacked. Their sweet staff kept bringing out family-style dishes and I didn't have a single bite that wasn't delicious. From the butcher's steak to the mussels and everything in between. Oh and the night finished with some kind of apple/cranberry pot pie situation. Wow. Oh and plenty of wine and cocktail options here too! Like plentyyyy. Keeping this place on my radar for when I'm next in the city. Thanks for having us!

    I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

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    Bar Siena

    4.2
    (2.4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Great patio! Happy hour pizza and drinks…read more Palomas, Rose and Margherita pizza for the win.

    (Kari's Rating 8/10)…read more TLDR: -Attentive Staff -Smaller portion sizes -Dark atmosphere Came here on a weekday with a friend and had a reservation for Monday at 7:30pm. We had to wait a little bit for a table so we sat at the bar because my friend and I aren't drinkers. We just had glasses of water while we waited for our table. Once we got seated, our server took our order relatively quickly and we ordered the House made for Kasha with a goat cheese and honey topping, the grilled octopus appetizer, and because we were enjoying our conversation so much we ended up just skipping Wright to dessert and ordering the gooey butter cake. For a light meal, this was relatively satisfactory. Our server said they come to the octopus because we waited so long, so it was nice that the staff was acknowledging that we waited a little bit for our table and we're willing to compensate us. As someone who lives in the river north area, I have actually been here, probably a dozen times, and it's always a good little spot but a little bit pricey for what you're getting. I would still probably come back with some friends, but I wouldn't go on my way to come here if I was bringing people off from out of town.

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    Pasta Via

    Pasta Via

    4.4
    (48 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Came in shortly after they opened thanks to their email newsletter and I've been back multiple…read moretimes. Squid ink linguini with shrimp is one of my favorites - not greasy, and the shrimp actually tastes fresh. Gnocchi is my repeat order. Pillowy and satisfying without being heavy. Although Gino's yummy pasta always makes me want to nap. Pro tip: get it with Alfredo and ask for extra parm. Because, obviously. Standout: The market side. Great selection of Italian condiments and seasonal spreads - like a curated mini Eataly. One note: I've tried to buy condiments twice but they weren't in the POS yet. Would love to stock up on the truffle, honey, and pistachio spreads. Stopped in for a sampling day and mentioned a food sensitivity. The vodka ravioli was tasty but a little too salty for me. The Chef kindly provided a less acidic Alfredo alternative for the cavatelli, no attitude.

    Everything about this place was amazing! The service, the food, the ambience; everything was a…read moresolid 10 out of 10. My vodka sauce parm sandwich just melted in my mouth. It was so fresh and so comforting. Truly, I will be coming back to this place again in the future. This place is definitely not recognized enough for having it all. Well, only one small complaint about the cannolis. We were little disappointed that it wasn't filled all the way through, however, the texture and favor were great. Still would give this place a 10 out of 10! :)

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