The food was good and the pasta is genuinely made well and cooked well. The food feels authentic to Italian cuisine. However, I took half a star off because I think the food is a bit too pricey for the quality you get in terms of location and experience. I took off another half star because I think the tables are way too close together, preventing cohesive conversation.

My wife and I were visiting Chicago, checking out or old neighborhood from when we were hip urbanites…when we stumbled on Tortello. We wished that Tortello would have been around when we were Ukrainian Village residents!There are countless Italian restaurants in Chicago…but I could count on one hand the number of Chicago restaurants that make food as it is prepared in Italy, as opposed to Italian-American food. No offense to Italian American food; it can also be outstanding. It’s just a different thing.Tortello is the real deal. Best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy. The owner (from Venice) is gregarious, knowledgeable, and most importantly is extremely passionate about his food. Also, he was kind enough to listen to me talk about my travels in Italy and the neighboring countries without acting annoyed. That’s a major bonus in my book.I cannot recommend this place more highly.

In a city with tons of options for Italian food, Tortello is my favorite. Ive enjoyed every dining experience here. Their pasta is unique and delicious. It is firm, but not so firm that it is hard to chew but just enough so that you feel the texture. Honestly, I did not know pasta could taste like this before eating here. Portions are on the small side so make sure you order a lot.

The food is phenomenal but the speed of getting out the food isn’t great hence a deduction in a star.I had the fennel citrus salad and the Ragu pasta. The pasta is phenomenal as it is homemade. I would love to do take home next time.The restaurant had difficulty getting one ticket out ALL together. So like half of items would come and we’d wait and wait and see other people get food. And then the other half of the items would come out. This happened with salads and entrees.They did make a dietary swap got one of the items and that’s appreciated.But, our table was incredible wobbly and didn’t actually accommodate 3 people comfortable. I was slammed up against a planter.Food: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5Service: 3/5

Delicious pasta! Ive had the pappardelle and tagliatelle pasta before. Ive also had the fennel and burrata verdure. All were very good.

Tortello was very enjoyable experience. The pasta was cooked perfectly. It was so enjoyable I ordered a second plate full! 😎

Awesome!!We were visiting Chicago for a “short” anniversary trip. Tortello’s was recommended by our B&B. Though the restaurant is small the food and service is over the top. Five Star all the way!!Thank You

I adore the pasta here. It’s all fresh, made in house, and they even sell it for you to take home and cook at home (along with other Italian food items). Their signature burrata tortelli pasta dish is beyond anything I’ve ever had. It’s so good that I hate to say, I’ve not ordered anything else there lol. But I’ve tried other peoples dishes and nothing has disappointed. Outdoor patio is so perfect, feels a little European, and the staff is always genuinely nice. Happy to support this local business!

We ordered a chef’s special dinner for 2 and then a few pasta dishes on the side including the beef ragu. The entire meal was delicious and wonderful. I do think the portions are small by American standards but we prefer quality over quantity so we were fine with that.The pasta textures were perfect, the focaccia with whipped ricotta was to die for and the eggplant salad was a perfect balance of bitter greens and sweet marinated eggplant. Can’t wait to eat here again.

Wow molto delizioso...Im salivating already thinking about the Spaghetti Stracciatella (my favorite), Tagliatelle Tina, and the Tiramisu. The freshness and the flavors intoxicate you. My wife and I love coming here. This is the spot to go on a date, with your significant other, or by yourself. I havent found another Italian restaurant in Chicago that has such bold, authentic Northern Italian flavors. The ambience is beautiful, the service is top notch, and the food is unbelievable. The owner and chef Dario treats everyone like family. It makes sense as the food you are eating feels like a home cooked meal. Only its a meal that transports you to a bistro in Venice with music in the air. Theres no reservations and it gets packed, so arrive early, grab a bottle of wine, and eat everything! Mangia Mangia!!!

You see this?! Exactly, it’s a plate. An empty plate and a full stomach!! They say actions speak louder than words and as you can see there’s a lot of action here. Focaccia Ricotta & honey was my appetizer. An edible from the heavens brought to earth. Focaccia bread is crunchy and baked fresh, it almost feels like your eating a puffy soft cloud. Honey is very sweet and punching a flavor to your tastebuds, simply sensational. Taste I have never tasted in my years of living. And now I wait for my chiusoni pasta. I can’t simply wait. My tastebuds are on a protest. OH NOOO OH NOO, PASTA IS GONE, too late for the picture. Long story short BEST FREAKING HOMEMADE PASTA IN ILLINOIS!!! Customer service a+. Give your team a raise!!! NOW!!!

This was my first time here. They have an interesting selection of beverages. We tried the Italian sparkling soda. They were ok, they had a strong flavor. We did the focaccia with ricotta and honey and oh my god! It was so delicious!!! Full of flavor with every bite. The pastas were also very delicious. We tried the tortelini burrata and the tagliatelle. The tortelini was very rich in flavor. Our favorite was the tagliatelle. The prices are on the higher side and the portions are small. We spent around 80 dollars. Overall, it was a fun experience.

Always a pleasure! One of my favorite local spots. Order everything...seriously.

Focaccia was delicious, but the ragú pasta had almost no sauce. Literally a tablespoon as you can see in the picture. I paid $19 for dry pasta. The little I could taste of the sauce it was good but needs more.

Really great handmade pastas and Italian dishes. The service was excellent and very accommodating considering the restrictions. This is real Italian food - unpretentious and authentic and everything made in house. The house wine was really good (get the whole bottle) and the burrata was out of this world. Can’t wait to go back.

Tortello is incredible! It has a very authentic vibe. We truly felt like we were in Italy in the most non-corny way possible. The food is all homemade and absolutely outstanding. All the ingredients are fresh and tasty. The owner Dario is very nice and takes a ton of pride in the restaurant. We will be coming back weekly!

Squid ink pasta was so good I thought I was a dog that just ate an edible

Listen up peoples, this place is legit and worth the extra 15-25 min drive. Park on side street and stay for awhile. Outstanding authentic italian. Pre-order required for speciality pasta. Caramelle pasta is a pre order and fan-freaking-tastic!

Handmade pasta(you can see them physically making it in the window) with a rotation of daily pastas you can buy by the pound. Their menu is simple and offer 5 or 6 different main dishes with appetizers and drinks as well. Order at the counter and theyll bring it out to you wherever you sit(inside or their patio). The sauces arent overpowering as the noodle is the signature piece - tortelli is incredible and plated really nicely. Happy medium between fast casual and sit down - everything is made fresh

One star is being nice. It’s only cause the service was good, the food is horrible!!! I would stay away way too expensive for what you get. Let’s not forget the fake label on the bottle of wine. Here a suggestion either make better labels or your own wine but to put a label over another wine makes it look cheap!

The food was spectacular and a stand-out was definitely the tiramisu. The spaghetti was also another amazing dish. The service was a little lack luster only because it took awhile for us to be noticed. I also would have appreciated more conversation when I have questions about the menu.

Can’t indoor dine right now? Don’t worry the Tortello to go will do the trick!! I’m a huge burrata girl but wasn’t as impressed with the burrata tortellini as I thought I wouldHe, but it was still tasty. I should have done no nuts and I recommend splitting with others as it is very rich. However the spaghetti was to die for and everything else I’ve had at Tortello in the past is always amazing. Fresh pasta and fresh ingredients, I also like to buy the farm fresh eggs to bring home, they are the best I have ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!!

Everything is amazing on the menu and the tiramisu took me by surprise. I’m not even a fan of tiramisu in general because it’s soggy and too sweet almost if the time. Some of the best dishes are the simplest so you know it’s the care take to pick excellent ingredients. What a fantastic experience.

Wow! If you want some good homemade pasta this is the place for you. We tried three different pastas but I recommend the tortelli! Such a cute nice place with a patio !!!

I asked a single question to a lady who was preparing a sauce ..... and I received one of the best answers .... IMPECCABLE place

Had a really great time at Tortello. My parents were in town and we went for a late lunch. The owner took our order and helped us. Food was great, service was also great despite the negative reviews. I kind of liked the counter order approach and we sat outside on the nice summer day.

Fresh hand made pasta you can watch them makes it or take a class and make it yourself. I loved the whole meal. The burrata was perfect. Outdoor seating was dog friendly and they had someone playing violin which was nice.

Wonderful place! Food is really tasty and portions are perfect. Pasta is fresh with an extraordinary flavor. Excellent service. Definitely adding Tortello to my favorite places 🤩

One of the few places in the city that serves pasta Al dente. Portions are not super large but sufficient for one person. The outdoor space is really nice.. Great place to have awesome pasta.

The servers were quite attentive and courteous, arriving shortly after each course or drink had been finished to take the next order. The food was delicious and true to my memories of eating local food in Italy - with choices that are exclusive to Italy and not often found in the United States. The portion ratios were about right.  The wine quality was also excellent, with a wide range of the finest varieties at very affordable prices for a restaurant. As a single man dining alone, I felt very at ease there.Overall, a fantastic dining experience indeed!

Tasty handmade pasta. Yummy selection of wines. Attentive and cool staff. Dario and his team offer a winning combo for a great night out of great food and experience in a casual setting. Love it!

Hands-down get-out the best Italian food around.Fresh pasta? Yes, please. All your favorite dishes, elevated? Absolutely.For bonus points meet the owner, he is adorable.

Had high expectations going into the restaurant. It was quite amazing to see them prepare the pasta from scratch. The broccoli appetizer we had was very flavorful. However the pasta we had was a little disappointing, not worth the high price tag paid for it.

Update: 8 months after writing this review, I find myself going back to Tortello over and over again. Ive read some complaints about the price being too high for Italian pasta. My responses is this: you get what you pay for. The owner Dario uses the freshest and highest quality ingredients to make the dishes. You can taste the difference the way you feel after you have a meal there. Also, I love that they rotate their menu based on whats fresh / in-season at that time. Through foods like this, I can travel to Italy without leaving home. Grazie mille Dario!What is the secret to making great pasta? A great pasta! Often times so much of focus goes to making a great sauce for your pasta that you forget the main ingredient: the pasta!!! This gem of a place in Chicago does just that. Making fresh pasta daily using quality imported semolina flour from Italy, fresh organic eggs from a local farm up in Wisconsin and water. That’s all the ingredients you need and the results are fantastic! In my previous post, I made stop at Tortello just to check out their production. I’m a skeptic like that. I’ve had so many pasta dishes in the US. Many will boast of theirs being authentic but often times I leave disappointed in their quality and in execution. So before trying it out, I decided to make an inspection first. When I walked in, I met the owner Dario Nonni who greeted me at the door and we had a brief conversation about his place. From what I saw, I was impressed so I decided to come back another day to give this place a try.Second time around, we went into throw down and ordered the following:Focaccia w/ ricotta & honey, fennel, celery & orange salad, tortelli, cacio e pepe and Zucchini “pasta” w/ grass-fed beef ragú. All the pastas were excellent. Their tortelli One dish to point out: their cacio e pepe was one of the closest I had outside of Rome and I love how they kept it simple (good bucatini style pasta, imported aged pecorino cheese and fresh pepper) - just like how that dish is suppose to be. Complimenti Dario!For dessert we got their classic tiramisu. This is the one that I anticipated the most. If you know the history of this dessert, it originated from a town called Treviso, about 30km north of Venezia. Since Dario is from Venice, I expected him to keep the recipe as close to the traditional one as possible. Thankfully he did. Aside from couple of very minor critiques, I can say that their tiramisu is probably the best one I’ve had in Chicago and made/taste the way how Tiramisu is suppose to be! Bravo Cuoco!I wanted to talk and thank Dario & Jill in person after this wonderful experience. Unfortunately they were not in that day but I was more impressed because of their absence because their staff provided excellent service and the chef also trained his staff to keep the dishes consistent which I found out recently from my other visits to restaurants that it is not an easy task to do. Because of this, Tortello Pasta gets my #kkapproved hashtag. Auguri Tortello e ci vediamo alla prossima!Disclaimer: I do not have any experience in food & restaurant industry nor have any training in culinary school. My only credential is that I know lot of chefs and I may have had more pasta / Italian food (both locally and all across Italy) than your average Italian.

(Post is about a week and a half post- experience)Whoa!!! Found this nugget via my multiple review searches and let me say that it’s a 💎 for sure! After craving cacio e pepe for dayyyss, it was IN-sane!! Like, so insane that after I scarfed down my first helping, I first complemented the chef and then politely ordered a second helping. 😋👌🏼 The servings were fair, perfect. They come in little black rectangular containers with clear tops.Deets:• super cute inside- narrow and quaint.• they have a cute setup of wines, fresh pastas, sauces and cheeses to buy to the left of the register and in the cooler beneath the register. Prices vary but reasonable.• the lady working the register was the sweetest and warmest. Kind, patient and helpful from her first word to the order being brought out to me personally.• I was allowed to wait for my order inside with my 😷 on of course. I watched the young lady cut freshly made pasta in the window while jamming to their bomb music. 👌🏼• I was gifted a free dessert for confusion of info on one of the search sites, and it was yummy as well! It was a chocolate salami.All in all, Tortello was exactly the vibes and yummy food I needed on a cold winter Chicago day. ⛄️

Fresh Pasta, cozy setup and friendly staff! The perfect spot to hang with friends or come on a date night.We ordered a bunch of items off their menu and they pasta just did not disappoint. All their pasta was al dente and the flavors were simple but so sumptuous. My favorite was the cacio e Pepe and the wife loved their burata tortellini. My friends loved their spaghetti.The tiramisu though, completely melted in our mouths and we couldn’t stop eating

Casual counter ordering concept belies the elegance of the food & the acumen of the staff. Delicious, and watching the pasta get made is a special treat.

The squid ink pasta + fococcia bread with honey/ricotta was literally everything I needed.

Excellent quality. Dine in was a bit pricey, but worth it. Will be back.

Came in for the Sagra di Tortello last weekend.The cacio e pepe is inspired. I could have devoured the whole plate. The tiramisu was also out of this world good.Absolutely outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back to try their regular menu.

The takeout chef’s choice meal is my favorite thing on the menu. Appetizers, sides, salad, pastas, and dessert all in one beautiful box!

The homemade nature of the pasta really comes through. Smaller but appropriate portion sizes. Flavors are incredibly rich, each bite is a joy.

Best Italian food Ive had in Chicago. Carbonara was absolutely amazing and the espresso + Tiramisu combo is a great way to end the meal. Great service and great food, definitely recommend and will be coming back!

One of the best places for pasta in Chicago! Everything is super fresh and authentic, my favorites where the baked duck ragu, the lumache with beef ragu, the burrata tortellinis, and lobster bucatini.

I really liked the fresh pasta, but like the other reviews mentioned the wait is pretty long. I wasnt a fan of the non-pasta dished but my kid really loved the bowl of just parmesiagno. The focaccia was really quite hard here.Overall, if we had only ordered the pastas this place would easily be 5 stars.

Lovely place with handmade pasta and Italian vibes. Although its a bit expensive, youll taste intense flavors that make it worth it. Start with a focaccia ricotta & honey and order a signature tortelli di burrata. Youll thank me.

This is hands down the best Italian pasta joint in Chicago. The patio outside is some dream-date magic 🙌🏽

The food was excellent.....but its pricey. The burrata was amazing. Really didnt have one this good since I was in Italy. I also ordered the spaghetti. Once again, the pasta here could compete with any in Chicago. Hand made, fresh, well served. But too small of a portion. I was literally done in 5 minutes. 3 dishes and a few drinks dropped me back $85 +. This apparently isnt the drop-in divey place I thought it was going to be.

Yes, the meals cost a pretty penny, but every dime goes into the quality! They hand-make all of the pasta themselves and you can even watch them as they make it!! I recommend the Tortelli, but the Tagliatelle is also delicious!

Ive had handmade pasta at many great restaurants. Nothing compares to the quality and freshness of the pasta and sauces at Tortello. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is also incredible. Almost everytime Ive been there the owner is walking around, checking on every table, and making sure everyone is having a pleasant experience. As a hospitality professional for over 10 years I cannot speak highly enough about this wonderful little gem.

Fake reviews? Woah, my dog makes tastier pasta. Food is garbage, italian bs wannabes. Service was okay. Bland as cardboard. Avoid like a tourist trap.

Amazing food. You can taste the quality ingredients they use, it really makes a difference. I ordered delivery and the quality was still delicious, not to mention that the portion sizes are actually reasonable. Will definitely be making this a regular spot!

Incredible fresh made pasta dishes, with some great ambience and wine to complement. Even just walking by the window to watch them make the pasta is worth 5 stars.

An absolute must if you love pasta! Be sure to get the Focaccia Ricotta & Honey as an app!

Passed by this place a few times now and the pasta-making in the window always makes us stop. Finally got to try it that day and it was pretty great. I had the Capelli which was delicious! My friend tried the Chiusone which was alos pretty good but I think the Capelli was better 😂 We gave in at the end and got a tiramisu as well which was nice actually. The owner was very friendly with us and all of the other customers too

We cannot wait to go back! Without a doubt, this was the best pasta we have had in the city. My fiancée and I dined this evening and split three pasta dishes (we couldn’t narrow our selection to two!). We had the tortelli (which is filled with a light, yet creamy burrata, topped with a delicate brown butter sauce, and is balanced by a crunch of crispy sage and toasted hazelnuts), orecchiette (which is tossed in a peppery rapini pesto and breadcrumbs for great textural balance), and lobster bucatini (with super fresh tomatoes that brought a lovely brightness to the dish).Most notably, the pasta was cooked to a PERFECT al dente, yielding an actual bite that was firm, allowing the pasta to hold its shape, promoting true tasting of the richness of the fresh pasta, and perfectly balancing the texture with the additional components of each dish. There is nothing worse than mushy over cooked pasta. That certainly is NOT the experience here, as Tortello perfected each plate!The service and atmosphere of Tortello are also wonderful. The owner greeted us as we walked in, spoke to all of the guests at their tables, and showed genuine consideration for each diner and their experience. His passion was obvious and he made my fiancée and I feel welcome right away. There was a mix of families with young children and young and old couples, sitting inside and also dining outside on the patio. While we dined, we noticed the sfoglina making pasta by hand was catching the attention of dozens of passerby on the street. We don’t blame them as we also took the time to sit and watch her!What a wonderful experience. Tortello has two new regulars. Our only qualm was that we hadn’t visited sooner!

Simply amazing! I got the meal kit for 2 for Valentine’s Day and it was better than I could ever expect! I have had terrible carry-out luck in the last year with other restaurants but Tortello did not disappoint in the least! It was as if we were eating food fresh from the kitchen of the restaurant... but at home! Would highly recommend for a date night or special occasion!

Easily the best pasta I’ve ever had. Incredible attention to detail here at Tortello. Every food offering is unique and so fresh/delicious. They never cease to impress me even with the most simple Italian dishes. Extraordinarily friendly staff and ownership!

Some of the best and most Italian authentic food in the country. Would definitely recommend to anyone. The service is also amazing, to the owner and all of the staff. They treat you as people not just a customer. They have only provided joy to me and my family. Desperately waiting to attend again. (The Ragu is spectacular)!

Absolutely amazing. If Im ever in Chicago again I would go out of my way to go back here.

The food was amazing. I had the Cacio e Pepe, it was so delicious and pricing was reasonable. They make the pasta homemade in the location so it is very fresh. The staff was so friendly and the ambience was lovely. I highly recommend.

Awesome food and great service, very considerate!

I work in the neighborhood and I love having a place like this to dine in for lunch. The atmosphere of the space draws you in and welcomes you immediately (pasta making in the window is fantastic!). The owner and staff are very kind and I feel like Im making a little escape to Italy any time I pop in. Ive also taken away pasta to make at home and my dinner guests couldnt have loved it more. A gem of a restaurant for Chicago.

We will be back really fresh and great concepts

Came here for my bday dinner and it was so yummy!! It’s been on my list for awhile and we were able to find a table on a weeknight. We had a bolognese style pasta and a burrata filled pasta with hazelnuts. Both were delicious as well as our salad.

Overpriced, not really great service, small portions. Not incredibly tasty. I got a stomache that night.

Pricy place for pasta, but you pay for quality of food. So delicious!!!! Delicioso!!! And excellent customer service for the two guys that runs the place. My only issue two issues were getting a prosseco on a kind of shot glass and my pasta was a bit undercooked. 😢😢😢. Overall good place if you don’t mind to spent $$ on pasta.Thanks for your reply to my review. I have been in Europe a couple times( including Italy-Veneto) and it isn’t set in stone about the 5oz.I ‘ve had glasses of wine and prosseco bigger than 5oz, it’s the restaurant discretion what they want to serve to the customers. Said that, I totally come back for the yummy pasta and I would rather buy one of your bottles of wine over a single small glass of prosseco.

Never had dine-in, but I always come here to grab pasta ingredients to make at home. Im never disappointed by the service or flavor. The pasta is dense, so I always have leftovers. Its expensive, but thats to be expected. Tortello has been a great addition to Wicker.

What a treat. Simple, pure, handmade, heavenly fresh pasta.

Perfect pasta! Can’t say enough good things about this place! Family friendly and wonderful space for indoor and outdoor seating. Love the view of the kitchen and they make pasta in the front window. Perfect for date night and for pasta to go. Totally hip and has a great vibe.

Absolutely do not eat here. For $19 you’ll get approximately 1 cup of pasta that’s tough and sitting in a pool of grease. They also don’t even have a phone number to call if there’s an issue. Definitely not an acceptable meal, let alone a good one.

To start with thier freshly baked focaccia was the best it is must try. I also got spaghetti with pomodoro and you can test the difference with freshly made pasta. The staff are the best.. brought me glass of water as i waited outside for my food

Bought pasta for home meal, fresh pasta, great meal.

Loved our pasta do much but wish there was a little more ragu in one and look lobster in the other. But still ordered the meat lasagna reheat another time. Worth it!

Pasta cooking class was outstanding!

The best spaghetti in the city. High quality ingredients and the chefs know their craft! Excellent wine selection too

My new favorite restaurant. I walked in alone on a whim, thinking Id grab a quick lunch after my doctors appointment. The host made me feel so welcome, and I was thrilled with the food. The spaghetti is literally insane -- stracciatella and bas on top of fresh pasta??? Ive been thinking about it ever since.Im honestly surprised this place doesnt have a line out the door.The only thing I would wish for is that they jarred their pasta sauces and provided paper boxes for their pastas. I didnt buy the (delicious) pasta sauce they sell because its in paper cups, even though I really wanted to. That could easily spill in my bag, even if I wrap it. I also bought their tortelli and it stuck together in the paper bag they gave me. I came home with about half of it ripped, very sad.Not their fault, just wanted to share a few opportunities for improvement. Id still return at every opportunity. The food and service is amazing.

Who doesn’t love handmade pasta made with love? Top pasta is the chiusoni (saffron, sausage, onions, and cream) and the bottom photo is the lumache (natural grass fed beef rage). The pastas are a little on the price side like $17-$19 each dish but it is well worth every single bite!

Great fresh pasta, we tried the first four main entries and had them family style and they are all very good and different. The house wine is okay but we were able to finish a liter.

I would expect this place located in Little Italy in Pilsen. The pasta is made fresh and their options are filling, tasty, and of a great variety. The location is relaxing and open. You can view their staff working on your meal or if you have time watch the pasta get made. Not sure who is in charge of pasta prices but this is in line with restaurants in Little Italy.

The whole experience was just OK, we cant say we will be back. We placed our order to be picked up at 5:15pm and when we got there our order was just being made. We didnt walk out with food till 5:40pm. All the dishes were missing favor, even salt. I would say maybe they were overwhelmed with patio service, online ordering and over the phone orders. Anyhow, maybe in the future we will give it a try again.

This place isn’t a restaurant, it is an experience. The pasta is like nothing I’ve ever had, and the experience was quite pleasant. Looking forward to going back

The tortelli was good but not going to lie I was disappointed to pay $22 and only receive 4. Portions not up to par with price point.

It’s time that I learn the Italian word for “spectacular.” We went for the pasta and spritz & stayed for the inviting atmosphere. I apologize that my picture has a few bites missing. We dove right in, and after a couple delicious mouthfuls of perfectly cooked al dente pasta, I thought to snap a photo. It’s clear that the owner, Dario, has poured his heart and soul into the creation and operation of this restaurant. Every detail is designed with love and thoughtfulness, especially the station in the window where the incredibly talented sfoglina makes the pasta by hand. We can’t wait to go back!

This food is the best tasting Italian food Ive ever had and has shown me the real Italian standard. It is no frills (in the best way possible) with nothing but exceptional quality ingredients and flavor. And talk about al dente pasta...cooked to perfection! The pasta and few additional ingredients do all the talking to your tastebuds, nothing else between you and flavor country. Oh and finishing off with a post-meal espresso - smoothest espresso of my life. Also took home a meal kit - two thumbs up as well. Very generous portion and delicious.Additional bonus points: can buy pasta, sauces, eggs!, olive oils to go, outdoor seating (with blankets on each chair on a sunny but cool ~55 degree day), service is impeccable (even had a lovely chat with the owner), they are making the pasta literally right before your eyes in the front, Learn Italiano audio in the bathroom, ok now Im just gushing. Will certainly be back to try more!

Placed order Sunday for Gnocchi. Was told we needed to place 2lbs. 12pm was the pick up time. Came at 6 and waited 30 min because the order still wasn’t ready.

I went for lunch here recently and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and attentive and the pasta was delicious - each dish was cooked perfectly and made with fresh ingredients (including fresh herbs from their planters located on the perimeter of their patio). My family is from the same region of Italy as the owner and I can say without any hesitation that Tortello makes authentic Italian pasta. It is a charming restaurant with delicious food. Dont forget to order the focaccia with ricotta and honey as an appetizer - it was amazing!

Fantastic! They are brand new and still figuring a few things out so be patient. The bucatini is amazing. Fresh tomato sauce and big pieces of lobster. The homemade pasta is cooked to perfection. The tortelli is the best dish on the menu. The fluffy burrata with the butter and sage melts in your mouth. Focaccia bread and olives are a great appetizer.Try and few dishes with a bottle of their house wine and you’ll be very happy.

Loved loved this restaurant. Everything was awesome.

Best real Italian restaurant in the city.

Tortello is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. The pasta tasted soooo good. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. Everything was prepared from fresh ingredients, and the quality of the food is outstanding and delicious.The owner gave us dessert on the house, and it was also so good. We will definitely be coming back soon.

I had the Chiusoni and shared an order of the focaccia with honey and riccota. The Chiusoni was pretty flavorful; I was a fan of the pasta itself, and the sausage was tender and appropriately salty - a pretty hearty dish. Only downside was that the pasta itself was just a touch undercooked, in my opinion. The focaccia was decent, nothing crazy special, and the riccota and honey was a nice, if not unique touch!What really killed it for me was the super high price and TINY portion. I dont mind the counter-serve style, and minimal atmosphere, but the amount of pasta on the plate was smaller than my hand... I made the joke to my friends that we should schlep over to Popeyes after for a 4-piece.The combination of quite-high price, decent pasta, and teeny serving brings this joint down a bit from an ace rating.

Ordered a cornucopia of selections to go from here for a pasta feast in one night. Right off the bat, the focaccia and ricotta & honey knocked me clean out of my Bombas socks. The focaccia isnt as oily or airy as other focaccia Ive had, but the elation of the softness, heartiness and salty flavor of this thick focaccia is quite pleasing. I was going to heat it up (as the pasta had to travel a far way home) but after one bite I couldnt in good conscience take the time it would require. On first bite some folks thought the ricotta was burrata because of its pillowy, smooth texture. The combo of that cream with the sweetness of the honey and the big, tender focaccia was honestly my favorite part of the meal.As a carnivore naturally I ordered the gnocchi with sausage sauce, which couldve benefitted from a reheat I think. The gnocchi wasnt as soft as my tongue prefers, but the custom shape was a little chunk of art in each bite.The spaghetti had a complex, deep umami flavor that was delightfully unexpected. The acidity of tomatoes often punches through during a plate of spaghetti, but it was napping quietly during this dish to our pleasant delight.Pork ragu tagliatelle was like putting your favorite warm cardigan on while slurping a glass of wine from a bottle you swiped from your rich parents secret wine cellar. It knew exactly what it was doing and delivered.The fennel salad delivered a quenching punch of citrus and your nose picked up the garlic before the fork hit your mouth. It was hard not to get a spoon and rescue all the dressing once the salad was gone.

Best Italian restaurant in Chicago and it’s not even close. Perfect ambiance and portion sizes. My taste buds will be reminiscing about this meal until my next visit.

One of my favorite date night spots! The outdoor ambiance & yummy pasta transports me back to Italy.

Fantastic, all home made

Best pasta I have ever had.

Great hand made pasta, and really nice people working here.

We got the ragu meal kit for 2 and the buratta and everything was absolutely delicious! It was fresh, flavorful and authentic. We’ll definitely be back!

We started with Tortello mealkits; and now its a full blown addiction. Perfect for date night, a carry-out meal for the family, or al fresco dining when the whether permits. Grazie a mille to Dario & team for always hooking it up.