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Best pasta in the West Loop, Chicago.
The West Loop's Italian-restaurant density translates into one of the strongest pasta scenes in the city. Picks below are every business in our overlay whose operator names pasta as a signature item or features pasta dishes by name.
Pasta in the West Loop
Restaurants whose own site features housemade pasta or signature pasta dishes.
- Monteverde Hand-made fresh pasta from the on-site pastificio; 2026 James Beard finalist (Emerging Chef — Bailey Sullivan).1020-1022 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Alla Vita Fresh pasta and pizza.564 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Pasta Veneta Hand-made artisan pastas and fresh-baked breads in the Italian tradition.1154 W Fulton Market 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Green Street Local A casual West Loop gastropub on Green Street with American pub fare — burgers, pizza, pasta, tacos, wings, seafood — plus an extensive beer selection.130 S Green St 1st & 2nd, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Maxwells Trading Rooftop greenhouse garden; soup-dumpling tortellini; clay pot rice; Basque butter cake; vinyl-record cocktail program.1516 W Carroll Ave 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Italian Homemade Company Handmade pasta and sauces; piadina flatbread sandwiches; tortellini; lasagna.947 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Beggar's Pizza Deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas plus pastas, wings, and Italian-American fare with delivery and carry-out.310 S Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Swift & Sons / Cold Storage The main dining room serves premium meat cuts, handmade pastas, and seafood; the Cold Storage seafood and raw bar concept operates in the adjacent space.1000 W Fulton Market 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Viaggio Known for tiramisu, meatballs, bolognese, spaghetti carbonara, ravioli, shrimp scampi, bruschetta, calamari, and cheesecake.1027 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Labriola Bakery and Cafe Housemade pastas, award-winning pizza, and Sicilian cannoli.1301 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Cira The menu draws from the 21 countries that touch the Mediterranean, with handmade pastas and locally sourced ingredients.200 N Green St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Macello Ristorante Pugliese kitchen on Lake Street with wood-fired pizzas, hand-cut pastas, and coastal southern-Italian seafood.1235-1237 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Giordano's Greektown Greektown branch of the iconic Chicago stuffed-deep-dish brand on West Van Buren, with the chain's standard menu of stuffed pies, salads, pasta, and sandwiches.815 W Van Buren St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Haires Gulf Shrimp Fresh Gulf shrimp, po' boys, and pan portions; sides include coleslaw, fries, and spaghetti.570-572 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Labriola Italian Housemade pastas, award-winning pizza, and Sicilian cannoli (made with Italian sheep-milk ricotta); a walk-up window serves late-night artisan pizza slices and spumoni.854-856 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Sbarro Sbarro pizza counter inside the Union Station food court — XL New York–style slices, strombolis, and pasta.225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Sbarro Sbarro pizza counter inside the 500 W Madison Atrium food court — XL New York–style slices, strombolis, and pasta.500 W Madison St F-015, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Canal Street Eatery & Market Handmade pizzas, artisanal pastas, contemporary New American plates, plus a curated Italian wine list and outdoor seating at the Green at 320.320 S Canal St 1-2 Space 0103, Chicago, IL, 60606
Frequently asked questions
- Where to get housemade pasta in the West Loop?
- Monteverde on West Madison runs an on-site pastificio (pasta lab). Labriola Italian, Bar Tutto, Alla Vita, Bar Siena, and Formento's also feature housemade pasta. See /best/italian for the broader cuisine view.