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The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Square

4.3522 reviews ·Opentil 10 tonight
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
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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" [$$]

What 522 diners keep saying

Huge portionsRomanticCozyFamily friendlyQuick biteTakeout strong
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4343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
North Center
Today11AM-10PM
Sun11AM-11PM
Mon–Wed11AM-10PM
Thu–Sat11AM-11PM
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What 522 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Brandon Fentress
Jul 2026

Everything was amazing. I thought I was Tony Soprano, with how much I was in love with this food. The portions were crazy large even for the kids food. My new favorite spot I will be taking family when they come into town.

Brandon Fentress

Brandon Fentress

15 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kathy Mignogna
Apr 2026

Delicious pasta. Cute, small restaurant. Very cozy. Cute bar.

Kathy Mignogna

Kathy Mignogna

57 reviews on Google

Review photo by Maxx Roti
Jan 2026

Celebrated my birthday at this location Ordered chicken Cesar salad with cheese bread & Mariana dip. Cleared those plates 🤌🏼🍝 moved onto the main dish. Delicious as well, and then surprised me with a house cheesecake ! (so tasty)

Maxx Roti

Maxx Roti

81 reviews on Google

Review photo by Revu Maedchen
Jan 2026

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

Revu Maedchen

55 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jose Cruz
Dec 2025

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!

Jose Cruz

Jose Cruz

84 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lou Lou
Oct 2025

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

Lou Lou

908 reviews on Google

Review photo by BreBre
Feb 2025

I ended up getting the Rigatoni pasta & it was a 10/10. Plate was super full I had a lot left to take home. Also my server was rlly nice ended up giving me cheesecake on the house ☺️ definitely will be coming back when I visit Chicago again!!

BreBre

BreBre

7 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

My kid loves the rainbow pasta.

Lindsey Owen

Lindsey Owen

3 reviews on Google

May 2026

Service was perfect. Food was delicious! It always held up well as delivery, but it's even better in person. Also had tons of leftovers (as always) aaand they have great cocktails with daily deals

Lil Wright

Lil Wright

27 reviews on Google

May 2026

10 de 10

Yasel David Sánchez Leyva

Yasel David Sánchez Leyva

6 reviews on Google

May 2026

Everything was very good

John Waddell

John Waddell

8 reviews on Google

May 2026

Impressive customer service from Maddie. Thank you

Eric Galvez

Eric Galvez

33 reviews on Google

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