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Best pasta in the West Loop, Chicago
The West Loop's Italian-restaurant density means handmade pasta is never more than a few blocks away. Picks below are every business in our directory 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 Open now Chef Sarah Grueneberg (James Beard Award winner) handmade pasta destination; MICHELIN-recognized since 2015.1020-1022 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Alla Vita Open now A Randolph Street Italian restaurant from Chef Lee Wolen and the Boka Restaurant Group, serving fresh pasta and pizza and built for lunch gatherings, dinner celebrations, and weekend brunch.564 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Pasta Veneta Open now Hand-made artisan pastas and fresh-baked breads in the Italian tradition.1154 W Fulton Market 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Green Street Local Open now 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 Open now A Carroll Avenue restaurant from Underscore Hospitality featuring a rooftop greenhouse garden, a vinyl-record cocktail program, and a wide-ranging dinner menu highlighted by soup-dumpling tortellini, clay pot rice, and Basque butter cake.1516 W Carroll Ave 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
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- Italian Homemade Company Open now A fast-casual fresh-pasta concept making handcrafted pasta and sauces in the Emilia-Romagna tradition, notable for handmade pasta and sauces, piadina flatbread sandwiches, tortellini, and lasagna.947 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Beggar's Pizza Open now The menu also features pastas, wings, and Italian-American fare with delivery and carry-out available.310 S Clinton St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Swift & Sons / Cold Storage Open now 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 Open now A West Loop Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta and classic dishes for dine-in or takeout, with indoor and outdoor seating, where families and pets are welcome.1027 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Labriola Bakery and Cafe A Fulton Market Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, award-winning artisan pizza, and elevated Italian classics alongside a curated cocktail, wine, and beer program, notable for its housemade pastas, pizza, and Sicilian cannoli.1301 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Cira Open now 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 Open now 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 Open now Greektown branch of the iconic Chicago stuffed-deep-dish brand Giordano's 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 Open now The menu features fresh Gulf shrimp, po' boys, and pan portions, with sides including coleslaw, fries, and spaghetti.570-572 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60607Near the West Loop
- Labriola Italian Open now 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 Open now Sbarro pizza counter inside the Union Station food court — XL New York–style slices, strombolis, and pasta from the Sbarro business group.225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL, 60606
- Sbarro Open now Sbarro pizza counter inside the 500 W Madison Atrium food court — XL New York–style slices, strombolis, and pasta, part of the Sbarro restaurant group.500 W Madison St F-015, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Canal Street Eatery & Market Open now 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
- Gioia Open now House-made fresh pastas, antipasti, mains, and a substantial Italian wine list across multiple connected dining rooms.
- Labriola Italian Specialties Open now The venue features house-made pasta, artisan pizzas with a late-night walk-up slice window, Sicilian cannoli made with sheep-milk ricotta, and spumoni.
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.
Listings checked against City of Chicago license status and our closure records on 2026-08-09. Most recent individual pick verified 6 days ago.