The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Square
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The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Square — honest italian in North Center. Order the Pasta. You won't leave hungry. Lou Lou: "The pasta is always perfectly cooked and seasoned, I’m always happy to have leftovers"
Experience Breakdown
Jack M
690 reviews
“The scallops were plentiful and filled with flavor the shrimp was cooked perfectly and the mussels were perfect as well… the pasta was perfectly cooked to taste”
Highlights
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What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
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The lobster ravioli was mushy, and the fat in the sauce was congealed.
Absolutely disgusting. There was a roach in my sister’s food. Do NOT order or eat at this location.
Location
4343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
What 503+ diners say about The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Square
“Grace did a fabulous job.”
Grace did a fabulous job! Super attentive and friendly. I recommend the conchiglie gorgonzola and farfalle pollo. It was our first time trying this restaurant and I look forward to coming back!
Revu Maedchen
Jan 2026
“I truly enjoy this place.”
I truly enjoy this place! The food portions are always super filling, the servers are incredibly friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. Definitely try the calamari!
Chill Guy606__
Dec 2025
“I love the pasta bowl.”
I love the pasta bowl! Stopped by here for an early dinner with friends after Apple Fest and was immediately seated. They have a dinner for 2 special that worked out perfect for us that got us a salad, 2 entrees, and a dessert for $60! It was so good! The pasta is always perfectly cooked and seasoned, I’m always happy to have leftovers!
Lou Lou
Oct 2025
“Everything was amazing from the friendly service to the great vibes and of course the super tasty food.”
Everything was amazing from the friendly service to the great vibes and of course the super tasty food! Our first time here and most definitely coming back!!
Abdul Durvesh
May 2024
“Stopped in and had dinner while in town for the weekend.”
Stopped in and had dinner while in town for the weekend. Our server was amazing, very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the pasta dinner for two. Comes with an appetizer, large shareable salad, 2 pasta dinners, and a dessert. Everything from the service to the food was fantastic!! Can’t wait to visit again while in town.
Riley Hayes
Apr 2024
“Great food. Portions are more than generous for the price. Service was slow, possibly short...”
Great food. Portions are more than generous for the price. Service was slow, possibly short staffed. The atmosphere could use some help... it felt awkward sitting there with a low volume TV and no music to fit the italian theme
D Zia-alentin
Jan 2024
“Salmon La Crema! Atmosphere: It’s very dark and small inside, giving intimate vibes. Food: The...”
Salmon La Crema! Atmosphere: It’s very dark and small inside, giving intimate vibes. Food: The Salmon La Crema pasta I had was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I LOVE pasta cooked w/ lemon! YUM! If you go, order the Salmon La Crema; I promise, you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! I’m so upset I forgot my leftovers in my hotel room. Now, I have to make a trip back lol. Service: it was pretty busy inside for 9p arrival but service was fast!
Leah
Nov 2023
“This place is great.”
This place is great! An intimate bar setting with a certain charm. The appetizer garlic cheese (warm & fresh) bread was a nice starter. The spaghetti with marinara was simple but delicious and the meatballs were tender and flavorful. The rigatoni with meat sauce was fantastic. Great depth of flavor and rich. Our server was delightful too. Highly recommend!
Jack Keenan
Jun 2023
“Omg! So amazingly good! So glad I decided to order when I was craving fettuccine alfredo! It...”
Omg! So amazingly good! So glad I decided to order when I was craving fettuccine alfredo! It already came with grilled chicken, and I added broccoli 🥦! It was the perfect blend of cheese, cream, chicken and noodles! Exactly what I had in mind, and ended my weekend on a high note! Will go here again, and would recommend go anyone!
Jennifer Fravel
Apr 2023
“Fancier than Applebees this place always slaps.”
Fancier than Applebees this place always slaps. Cute patio perfect for alfresco dining at this Chicago gem. The food was only out matched by our badass server Jael, be sure to catch her she will make you smile and provide stellar service and maybe a story.
Brian Brostko
Apr 2023
“Awesome place to go for a date.”
Awesome place to go for a date! Especially with the dine for 2 deal!! And you will definitely have left overs 🤤 🍝
Alexx W
Mar 2023
“We decided to treat ourselves for restaurant week.”
We decided to treat ourselves for restaurant week. Jael was our server and she was absolutely amazing! Thank you for a lovely dinner. The Chicken Farfalle, Calamari, Tiramisu and Ceasar salad were all delicious!
Rich Lawrence
Feb 2023
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