My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 47/50 Month tried: August Favorite dish: Arrabbiata Waiitttt I was so pleasantly surprised by Pasta Fasta (now PastaFi)! I was expecting fast food pasta, but instead got flavorful sauces, lots of customization options, and well-cooked pasta. The Arrabbiata was restaurant-quality and actually had a kick. We added chicken to it and it was good chicken, no rubbery chewiness like chicken pastas tend to get. I also had a creamy pesto sauce that was very good. Service took about 60 seconds and I was in and out very quickly. This is an amazing option for a quick pick up in LP! read more

This review is for take-out service. I had never heard of Pasta Fasta until The Queen decided to order dinner for everyone. This was her choice and I have to say it was a good one. The menu gives you options on the size: small, medium and large. The pasta arrived in these cute take-out boxes that resembled those like Chinese take-out. Good solid construction to prevent leakage and they hold up well the next day to microwave and eat from the box, if that is your thing. I didn't hold out hope of the meal being anything other than something solid to eat, and since I was not paying or having cook, I rolled with it. I ordered the Spinach Ricotta Cheese with lemon and heavy cream. The Doctor and The Queen got the Bolognese. For my order, I added chicken to it. The size of the box is deceiving: when I poured the contents out of the box and into a bowl, there was a lot of pasta! So much that I could not finish it all and had some leftovers for breakfast the next day. The flavors were really good and the pasta and chicken were well done. The sauce was very good as well. I would definitely do this again. I tried some of The Doctor's Bolognese and that was also a nice. I like that they also have add-ons to the pasta orders so you can dress up your dish, like extra cheese, sauce, broccoli, sunflower seeds, cherry tomatoes and olives. For a quick and easy, but delish take out pasta meal, Pasta Fasta is the place to go to. read more

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WOW! I'm a pasta snob, truly, but this place is GOOD. Visited the city from out of town looking for a place that was open kinda late, stumbled upon Pasta Fasta and have been thinking about coming back ever since. Staff was nice, suggested sauces, super quick ordering and food came out hot and fresh. I rarely ever order Alfredo but mine was made to perfection. Be back soon! read more

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First time here and honestly a little surprised. Pasta was fresh and al dente, the Amatriciana sauce was absolutely amazing. Bolognese was decent, a little under seasoned but not bad. Service was prompt, besides for gluten free pasta, but I am not upset about that. My only gripe is the value for money. I got the large, no add on's and it was a little underwhelming in terms of the portion. I also was hoping for some Parmesan on top, I didn't realize to get any you had to order it as an add on. For 13 dollars plus tax and tip, I felt like I would have liked a little bit more satisfying of a meal. However, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for some takeout pasta, to try some new flavors, or a quick bite! read more

PastaFi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

7/27/25 .... Stopped by today for the first time. Met the owner and he gave me samples of the sauces. I was so impressed, I ordered a pasta dish to go. My favorite is the marinara and bolognese. Amazing food, great portions at very reasonable prices ... entrées & sauces are very tasty ... Keep up the good work. I'll be back ! Ed read more

They have Good pasta and fast service. It was pretty pricey for the quality of pasta though.

Love! I've been obsessed with this to go pasta concept since I had it in Italy and there weren't any options in Chicago. It's so reasonably priced and the perfect size. The flavors also pack a punch and you can customize all the flavors and toppings! read more

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Came with a friend who wanted to try after seeing it on social media. Ordered the spinach ricotta and the chicken pesto pasta, plus two garlic knots. The sauces on our pastas were very lackluster and flavorless. The garlic knots had a very sour, acidic aftertaste. Service was just fine and we enjoyed the outdoor seating option. read more

A cute, easy spot if you're looking for a tasty box of pasta. I had a small serving of pasta with a mix of the Arrabiata and Quatro Formaggi which was a really delicious blend. The brownie was also soft and delicious. The employees were also super friendly. Definitely recommend checking out this place for a quick meal. read more

PastaFi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is just genuinely bad and I would not recommend it at all. It's tiny & definitely meant for take out which is fine, but they could have a few tables? We all got different pastas from the spinach ricotta to the Alfredo to the pesto and literally all of them were disappointing, and we could not finish the food. it tasted like college dorm food in the worse way. Like all the sauce was congealed, and the pasta was hard and had no flavor. Truly save yourself some sanity and go next door to The Pasta Bowl. Service was nice & accommodating which is the saving grace. read more

Ahh! This used to be Taiyaki, remember that? This is the first location here. The staff and service is dynamic. read more

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Outstanding!!! Love the concept , simple menu with excellent options and flavor!! You pick your box size sm, med, large , and bonus these boxes are microwaveable a 30sec spin and you have lunch for tomorrow !! Then you pick your pasta : penne , gluten free penne , farfalle, or spaghetti ... Then your sauce... there are 10 options and you can mix them up too .. also learned they will be adding more sauce options soon. Cold pastas are also available. And for that sweet tooth , cookies and brownies !! Family owned and operated , super friendly and accommodating! This place has only been opened since January and what I can say is that it's a must visit and return visits are also a must !! Really LOVE this place !!! read more

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My favorite fast casual restaurant. Build your own pasta, the pasta is fresh and sauces are delicious. The owners are helpful and willing to let you sample sauces if you don't know what you want. We got the carbonara and added hot chilli oil , it was 10/10. read more

PastaFi - Carbonara - A white paper takeout container with pasta, a fork, and chopsticks on a wooden tray with the word 'Pasta' engraved. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here a few times now. Great pasta and it's super quick!! I recommend the carbonara or the 4 cheese with a scoop of arrabiata ontop. It is unreal!! Eating in is super convenient but also nice. The owners could not be nicer either!! read more

PastaFi - Medium arrabiata - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pasta Fasta, you're pasta-tively amazing. I visited Prizren in 2021 and one evening before heading out to meet with friends, the entire lobby of my hotel smelled absolutely delicious. I asked the lady at the front desk what she was eating, and she said Pasta Fasta. We wasted absolutely no time getting directions to Pasta Fasta and it was, if not the best meal I had in Prizren, top three. If you've ever been to Prizren, then you know how amazing the food there is so saying that Pasta Fasta is top three is a big deal. At the time, I bought extras for my brother and sister- in- law to eat when they got back from their party obligations. They devoured it and Pasta Fasta was their choice of meal for the next week. I will always remember Pasta Fasta, the smell, the taste, the richness of the food and the overall quality of the ingredients are unmatched to anything I ever had- sorry Gibson Italia and Quartino. Anyways, IMAGINE my happiness when I saw an Instagram ad promoting the opening of Pasta Fasta in Lincoln Park! I was so happy, shocked and proud. To know that this business model started from Phristine and that it worked its way to the heart of Lincoln Park made me so happy and showed me the work ethic and motivation of the people behind it. I believe in the quality of your food!!! I was so happy that I loaded my kids into the car and drove from Skokie to Lincoln Park in rush hour traffic to pick up dinner. There are three sizes to choose from, I choose two large and one small. I have a sensitivity to tomato sauce so I only ordered the chicken pesto, the meat and mushrooms and alfredo. You can choose your pasta, the sauce and only with select can you choose protein. Either way, you build how you like. I didn't even have a chance to ask them if they have a gluten free menu so please call to inquire but I did think their prices are more than reasonable considering the location and the quality of the service. The food was just as amazing as I remembered it, it was so good that my sister- in- law and brother ate all the pesto with no reservation of willingness to share. They only managed to tell me it was very good haha. The pasta was well cooked, they were more than generous on the protein and the sauce was plentiful. Bonus points that it wasn't oversalted. The beef and mushroom contain veal which was cooked to perfection and as someone who cooks veal often, it was so soft and tasty, you wouldn't even know it was veal how much it complimented the sauce and pasta. Located in Lincoln Park, I highly recommend you visit this place! There is plenty of street parking and this place is kid friendly, pasta is something everyone loves regardless of their age and lucky for us, Pasta Fasta has plenty of choices to choose from! Pasta Fasta- welcome to Chicago, may you pasta continue to leave lasting impressions on world travelers! read more

PastaFi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came because a friend saw it on insta and to see what the hype is about this place. only decent thing they have is the red sauce. The white sauce is so bland. Not sure if it's bagged sauce?? Idk but it was disappointing.. Olive Garden pasta is better than the pasta I had here.... read more

PastaFi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot to cure a craving for pasta! Love the selection, ease, and speed. Servers were very patient and polite! Glad that there are some spots to sit inside for those that want to dine in. Loved the chicken alfredo spaghetti - felt it had a lot more flavor than the bolognese penne. Only point off would be that the cost for toppings were a bit more than I was comfortable paying for. Will come back when I get another pasta craving read more

PastaFi - Chicken alfredo and Bolongese penne - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We happened to walk past Pasta Fasta in Lincoln Park, and I'm so glad we peeked in to look at the menu! The gentleman gave us a couple samples and they were delicious! I loved the pasta-to-go concept. We got forks and ate our pastas from the little containers like we did in Italy. The Bolonaise was outstanding! Pasta was perfectly cooked! read more

Came in for the carbs and loved every second! You can try the sauces before you choose them! Customer service was so happy for me to be there even though it was late late. Parm cheese was an option for topping. Ambiance is 10/10 because who wouldn't want to get pasta in a to go container size of your choosing. I got two different ones to try. Both smacked for being on the go pasta Only compliant is I Wish they had more noodle options only because I'm a penne hater but they did the job and were cooked very good! read more

Super fantastic service by the owner! Best pasta carbonara in a fun and engaging! Really well done. read more

PastaFi - Pasta Fasta outdoor dining. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love the concept! We tried the Bolognese, and the Arrabiata. Both great. You get up to 2 sauces, so I'd recommend combining with the Marinara if you like a more saucier sauce. Easy fast simple meal if you need to grab and go. Some seating. But no dining room. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Would try it again. read more

Yes. It's pasta It's good pasta It's great pasta It's THEE pasta Go here. For great pasta ... Never go here for mediocre pasta You won't find it here Cause this is great pasta read more

PastaFi - Food and drank - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pasta Fasta recently opened on Clark! The inside is decorated so well and the owners are very friendly and helpful. You get to pick the size, pasta shape and sauce -- they even have gluten free pasta! The food was fresh and had a very authentic taste. I will become a regular here for sure! read more

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The food here is really great. I love the concept of fast food pasta. I recommend getting the creamy pesto, it was amazing!! The service was also so great, very kind guy. It's so cute inside and worthy of snapping a pic. read more

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I love the option to customize pasta dish, by portion size, pasta type, sauce, and toppings. We picked 2 sauces on a large portion size, after trying many sauces. Most definitely will be back to have more. Owners incredibly friendly, restaurant is bright, and the pasta was delicious. Cooked very well and significant flavor in the sauces. Go here for a great, quick pasta option! read more

Get the brownie!!! The brownie was so fishy and delicious I liked it more to than the pasta! The pasta was good though, I had the beef and mushroom and it was pretty good I tried a bit of the pesto and it didn't have much of a pesto flavor but it was really good. Ordered this place for delivery. read more

PastaFi - Beef and mushroom - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had this place late at night because it was one of the only places open. Got 3 different types of pasta including the Mac n cheese. The sauce actually made me want to throw up for days with how clumpy and strange it tasted. I can't stress enough how much better off you are making craft Mac n cheese at home. This place tastes worse than a college cafeteria and it seems like they just microwave everything. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!!!! read more

Tried the Butterfly, Arugula, Arrabbiata, & Marinara it was all delicious!! We did small boxes to try several and it was a great portion Welcome to the neighborhood!! read more

Great service, personable staff, good quick food in a nice atmosphere. Owner even came out and gave us recommendations for attractions in the neighborhood read more

Amazing pasta, especially when you consider that this is a fast casual style restaurant. If you want bomb pasta come here. If you're in a hurry for pasta, you should also come here. They have a wide variety of pasta types and will absolutely have something for your specific taste buds. I'd recommend you get whatever you like! The owner was also super nice and let us sample a few, so ask for samples if you are curious. Great location too. I highly recommend if you're in town!!! read more

Staff is very friendly and helpful. My daughters were uncertain of which sauce to choose. They were offered samples. Very happy.

Delicious and so quick! Such a great night out stop over, the small was the perfect size for an "I'm hungry but don't need a huge meal" mood. Fun & convenient plus the staff were so kind. A must try ! read more

PastaFi - Quatro Formaggi & Bolognese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambiance is so cute and the owners are so kind! It was our first time in since we were just visiting from Texas, and the owner helped us figure out how to order and even gave us samples to try the sauces. Every single sauce was absolutely divine, and it was so hard to choose! I got the Beef and Mushroom and my friend got the Spinach Ricotta. The quality vastly out does the price. For this quality pasta, I'd expect to pay at least $30, but it was only about $12 which is such a great bang for your buck. Cannot recommend this place enough. It NEEDS TO COME TO TEXAS. For our first Chicago meal, it definitely left us satisfied and happy to visit! read more

PastaFi - Beef and Mushrooms with Extra Parmesan Cheese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went on Saturday night about 10:00 pm. Their website says they are open until 2:00 am. Lights on but door locked shut, chairs stacked up on the counter. I think I saw the shadow of a guy in the back. So ... if you can't rely on their posted hours, I would not rely on the food. Fortunately, plenty other food options along Clark. And still open. read more

Absolutely loved this place. Came in with my grandmother, mother and daughter. We all got different types of pastas and we loved them all!! The staff was soooo welcoming and friendly and I believe my grandmother has been back since I introduced her to the place. Thought we were finding a trendy maybe just good enough place to grab pasta and we found a gem!!! read more

PastaFi - Pasta Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A pretty great hole in the wall pasta place w so much potential!! The people who work there are great & personable!! Even though they just opened up, I've already gone there six times. Excited to take this pasta to go and walk to the park in the future. They have multiple flavors of white sauce pasta & a pretty good carbonara. Excited to see how their menu changes overtime. Will absolutely be going back. Hoping they give us a beef / steak options to mix in!! read more

Homemade sauce with some variety and the guy serving allowed us to try different sauces. He went on to recommend a mixture which I ended up going with - delicioso! read more

This place is fantastic and the owners are super friendly. My wife and I went in just to share some pasta and we liked it so much we had to get more! Great vibe, great service, great food. Highly recommend. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. I ordered to go last week(and am planning on doing so again later today) and the staff was super welcoming. Also, cannot explain how appreciative I am that they have GLUTEN FREE pasta. read more

Pastafasta is now my new favorite pasta spot in Chicago. The price to food quality is incredible. I can't believe how good my pasta has been the last two times I have been there. The owner and staff make it feel like your Grandma cooked your meal. Great spot for casual lunches, dates, dinners, really anything. I've suggested this place to all of my friends and cannot wait to come back to this new spot on Clark. Clark street has some great food spots, but I think Pasta Fasta may take the number 1 spot in the coming months. So thankful for this new and improved restaurant in LP! read more