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Lincoln Park 

  • Vinci

Vinci boasts eight pasta dishes, offering guests everything from hand-made Ravioli, stuffed with spinach and ricotta, and brown butter sage, to Squid Ink Taglierini, comprise of hand-made squid ink taglierini shrimp, calamari, spinach, tomato, and a white wine sauce. Opt for the Pappardelle, with braised short rib, vegetables, and pecorino cheese, or keep it simple with Vinci’s Penne, served in tomato basil sauce with goat cheese.

Those who adhere to a gluten-free diet can also enjoy many of the classic pasta dishes found at Vinci, as options are made with a corn-rice pasta. The Spaghetti is made with roasted cauliflower, oyster mushrooms, kale, and whipped ricotta, while the Rigatoni is created using sausage, broccoli di rabe, and tomato cream.

Squid Ink Taglierini
Photo courtesy of Vinci

River North

  • The Smith

Shrimp tagliatelle with squid ink pasta, tomatoes, chilies, and crumbled garlic bread, or the braised short rib fusilli with 10-hour short rib ragu, burst tomatoes, mascarpone, and parmesan.

  • Nonnina

Under the guidance of Corporate Executive Chef John Boudouvas, the menu offers dishes like Truffle-Infused Bucatini, Duck Ragu Garganelli and Ricotta and Corn Filled Ravioli.

The Loop

  • Kindling

Pasta options include the Oxtail Gnocchi made with a wood-fired oxtail ragu, red chili caramel and bone marrow, of the Truffle Linguini made in a truffle cream sauce with roasted wild mushrooms.

  • Petterino's 

A menu offering Fried Ravioli and Rigatoni Vodka to seasonal Risotto dishes.

Braised Short Rib Fusilli
Photo courtesy of The Smith

West Loop

  • Sepia

Pasta dishes include crispy ricotta gnudi with celery root giardiniera, Belper Knolle, and sunflower seeds, and spinach and artichoke ravioli with pecorino, smoked egg, and crispy artichoke.

  • Rose Mary

Rose Mary's menu items include homemade pastas like the Radiatore ‘Cacio e Pepe’, Tortellini Djuvec, Mezzaluna with summer truffle and Mafaldine with a lamb ragu d’abruzzo. 

  • il Carciofo (opening soon)

il Carciofo, a new concept opening in late fall 2024 from Chef Joe Flamm and the Day Off Group, will be a Roman Italian concept drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in Rome. With a seasonal menu of Italian fare, guests can expect hand rolled pastas produced daily in a pasta lab that doubles as a private event space. 

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Photo courtesy of Sepia

Multiple Locations

  • Rosebud Restaurants

Rosebud offers Fettuccine Alfredo, Tortellini Carbonara, Rigatoni alla Vodka, and Pappardelle made with original handmade square noodles in a rich tomato basil sauce. Plus, a BOGO deal on Uber Eats for their Rigatoni alla Vodka.

Suburbs

  • Il Mio

Pasta options include Rigatoni Boscaiola, Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu and Linguine White Clam, complemented by a selection of Italian wines and regional fare. Plus, they have a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options.

  • Oaken Bistro + Bar

Oaken Bistro + Bar in Lake Forest is celebrating National Pasta Month with a special menu feature: Carbonara. Executive Chef Christian Alejandro has prepared a take on the savory pasta dish featuring Nueske's bacon lardon combined with bechamel and tender fettucine. The creation is topped with egg yolk and fresh scallions. To make a reservation, diners can visit www.oakenbistro.com.

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