The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Park
Rene Carelse · 225 Google reviewsThe Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Park — dependable italian in Lincoln Park. Generous portions, so come hungry. Shalini Tiwari: "The pasta is perfectly cooked, the sauce is rich and creamy without being overwhelming" [$$]
What 1,422 diners keep saying
What 1,422 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“love this restaurant! i used to always go to the lincoln square location and had no idea there was one here. the food was just as good as i remembered, and everything came out great. david was our server and he was awesome—super friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. definitely would come back again! :)”
“This so far my favorite place for alfredo pasta. Service went above and beyond in accommodating us. Will definitely be back for delicious Italian food.”
“Very large portions and delicious (-: came at 4:00 and it wasn’t busy at all. i got the tortellini crema and asked to add broccoli”
“Wow! Came here for lunch on a whim and was so surprised! Amazing flavors in every bite. Old school charm. Authentic feel to the recipes. Portions were generous and plenty to share or take home all for a reasonable price. Try the Lucky Penne if you have a taste for a little spice. Ethan was a doll! The Pasta Bowl is not to be missed. Will return!”
“Vodka pasta here was reallyyyyyy amazing. It comes in such a large portion my friend and I shared and we still didn’t finish it. The inside of the restaurant is small but still has optimized room for seating. Our server was very nice and checked on us regularly but not too much to where it was over bearing. Would definitely come back for more vodka pasta”
“This spot is perfect for a solo date or a cozy night out with your partner. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and the service is truly top-tier. I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese with shell pasta and added spinach—my waiter’s recommendation—and it was absolutely delicious. The portion size was generous enough to last me two days, which was a huge plus!”
“This was my second time at pasta bowl but my first time at this location and it was just as good as my first experience! I got the lucky penne this time and I do think the farfalle pollo that I got last time was better, but both good options! The staff is also very friendly and accommodating, we had to wait about 20 min for a table so we grabbed a drink at their bar while waiting. The drinks here were good as well!”
“so delicious! i always dine in here when i am craving pasta!! this is probably my 10th time going! it’s a favorite spot of mine during winter! the pasta here is so delicious, staff is great, and the vibe inside is nice!”
“Justin our server was awesome. Food was so good I said it was my birthday, lol. Picture does it no justice, highly recommend”
“Ordered through DoorDash and got the dinner for 2 special. Really liked this deal since we got to try a different variety of things for $60. The goat cheese and marinara (Tuffo Saporito) was surprisingly good and came with lots of breadsticks. Enjoyed the chopped salad and how big the proportions for it was. Pasta was good and the meat/shrimp was juicy and flavorful. Cheesecake was a great way to end the meal and wasn’t too sweet.”
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