Friday is National Pasta Day … not that Chicagoans need an excuse to chow down, especially in this gloomy weather.
Lucky for us, you can find great pasta in Chicago far beyond the confines of Taylor Street. The City Cast Chicago team's picks run the gamut from red-sauce dishes at old-school joints to handmade specials at trendier spots. (Believe the hype.)
These are our favorite pastas.
Emmi, Hey Chicago Editor — Wait, That’s Me!
- Cheese ravioli with meat sauce from La Villa
- Baked mostaccioli from Martino’s — what can I say? I was raised on the Northwest Side.
- Pasta squares with meatballs from Club Lucky. Extra points for atmosphere and strong martinis.
Simone, City Cast Chicago Executive Producer
- Bucatini all'Amatriciana or pappardelle with oxtail ragu from Bar Roma in Andersonville. Is it upscale? Is it everyday? Yes.
- Linguine all'Vongole at Gussie's in Old Town — a go-to when mom's in town and she wants to see a show at Second City.
Jacoby, City Cast Chicago Host
- Stracci with lamb sugo from Daisies
- Tagliatelle with crab and bucatini with bacon and jalapeño from Giant
- Shrimp cognac scampi from Provaré
- Rasta Pasta from 14 Parish
Rick, Social Media Manager
- Paccheri alla Gricia from Tortello
- Whatever the daily shape is from Flour Power
- Squid ink pappardelle from Pasta Fresh. Buy it fresh and make it at home!
Michelle, City Cast Chicago Producer
- Cacio e pepe and the mafaldine from Rose Mary
- Vodka rigatoni and baked lasagna from Ignotz Ristorante
🫵 Where’s your favorite pasta in Chicago? Hit our line at chicago@citycast.fm.
Try making your own sauce 🍅
