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The Pasta Bowl


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3.5 of 5 stars 14 ratings
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#1,027 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Price range*: $1-$20

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2 of 5 stars
SamLP   2 contributions
LP
Feb 19, 2009

Not So Great... not much to say about this one.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
JulesfromIowa   27 contributions
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Oct 21, 2008

It's my favorite local restaurant for pasta and italian in the quaint Lincoln Park neighborhood. We always go home with goodie boxes and we always have a good meal. It's nothing fancy and you will probably wait for a table. But if you are hungry for old fashion flavor and service, this is the right place for me and for... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 23, 2008

Loved the white beans on the salad and the menu offers some interesting pastas. Atmosphere is pretty low key and the bar next door is fun. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Apr 20, 2008
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5 of 5 stars
FbksGirl   2 contributions
Fairbanks, AK
Apr 1, 2008

My sister took me to the Pasta Bowl during my recent visit to Chicago (March 08). I had the Conchiglie Gorgonzola and it was AMAZING. It's been a week and I'm still craving it. The restaurant was crowded but they got us in fast and the service was great- prompt, polite, and correct. The prices are great too- I think... more

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5 of 5 stars
MarkJMinneapolis   78 contributions
Nov 22, 2007

probably the best italian value in the city of Chicago. There was a time when I ate the Rigatoni Bolonese 3 times per week. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Nov 9, 2007

Pretty small spot but good salad and pasta dishes. Everything is very fresh too and at a small price. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago
Jan 17, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

While not fine dining by any means, the Pasta Bowl does what it does very well. You can walk in whatever you are wearing and have fresh pasta made before your eyes. Drinks are cheap, salads are great, and cheap cheap cheap for what you get. Their bar the "Other Side" has some of the best thin crust pizza in... more

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The Pasta Bowl Address

2434 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (773) 525-2695
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.