I’ve been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good— all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It’s clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day’s different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience.
Food I tried: - Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb.
- Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed “fishy” flavor.
- Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
Cassidy Lynes
I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing. So much love, time, and thought put into every single dish. I love how small and quaint the restaurant is & the efforts that were poured into this meal. Everything we ate had layers of flavor that were put together very well. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claire Hess
laid-back spot with a rotating menu of fresh pastas. Seems like most people do take-out but there’s a few tables for dine-in. Self serve water station, anything else you want to drink when dining-in is BYOB.
Parking: Parking on Chicago Ave is metered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
Isaac Shapiro
The pasta is transcending, it is SO dang good. Fresh, quality ingredients that you can tell are cared for in the highest manner as they are prepared. The flavor profiles are ridiculously good. A harmony of flavors that mesh together in your mouth
The menu changes daily--two pastas of the day are offered, along with a "shape of the day" tossed in traditional sauces if you don't want either pastas of the day. Each dish I've tried has been absolutely incredible.
Can't leave this review without mentioning the meatballs atop a bed of polenta. Probably one of the best tasting meatball dishes in the city.
I will continue to dine at Flour Power as long as I possibly can
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anastasia Petran
Flour Power is such a gem! This cute little restaurant serves up fresh, made-to-order pasta that's absolutely delicious. It's cozy and perfect for a relaxed meal. Highly recommend if you’re looking for tasty pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Edmiston
Hidden gem of Chicago Ave & new local favorite of ours! The chef was very friendly, hospitable. Great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl Lénberg
Amazing food, large portions, and nice people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sandra molaguero menendez
Pasta in here is absolutely amazing! And the staff it’s super nice as well! It is really tinny and don’t have bathroom so I will recommend to pick up
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Piggly Wiggly
Food is well below my expectation and they want 20% service fee for a to go order mandatory!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Mona
Overall Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good— all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It’s clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day’s different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience.
Food I tried: - Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb.
- Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed “fishy” flavor.
- Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one. —
Nails the casual handmade fresh pasta shop with exceptional food and casual BYOB dining.We had the daily pasta and spicy pomodoro and it was all excellent. Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
Xiao Meow
Food is well below my expectation and they want 20% service fee for a to go order mandatory!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Mona Tong
Overall Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good— all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It’s clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day’s different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience.Food I tried:- Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb.- Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed “fishy” flavor.- Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one.—Price (relative to peers): 4.4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambience: N/AService: 4.4/5Overall Value: 4.5/5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
Tom Blaser
A perfect date night in Chicago is to get a bottle from All Together Now, then walk over and drink it at Flour Power over focaccia and a perfect plate of pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan Reed
Delicious pasta and focaccia! I like a simple pasta shape of the day with arrabbiata sauce. It’s a small spot with four tables. If you’re going to walk-in, you just gotta roll the dice with a plan B in mind. It’s worth it. Sometimes you get lucky.
I’ve been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good— all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It’s clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day’s different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience.
Food I tried:
- Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb.
- Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed “fishy” flavor.
- Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
I went here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing. So much love, time, and thought put into every single dish. I love how small and quaint the restaurant is & the efforts that were poured into this meal. Everything we ate had layers of flavor that were put together very well. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
laid-back spot with a rotating menu of fresh pastas. Seems like most people do take-out but there’s a few tables for dine-in. Self serve water station, anything else you want to drink when dining-in is BYOB.
Parking: Parking on Chicago Ave is metered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
The pasta is transcending, it is SO dang good. Fresh, quality ingredients that you can tell are cared for in the highest manner as they are prepared. The flavor profiles are ridiculously good. A harmony of flavors that mesh together in your mouth
The menu changes daily--two pastas of the day are offered, along with a "shape of the day" tossed in traditional sauces if you don't want either pastas of the day. Each dish I've tried has been absolutely incredible.
Can't leave this review without mentioning the meatballs atop a bed of polenta. Probably one of the best tasting meatball dishes in the city.
I will continue to dine at Flour Power as long as I possibly can
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flour Power is such a gem! This cute little restaurant serves up fresh, made-to-order pasta that's absolutely delicious. It's cozy and perfect for a relaxed meal. Highly recommend if you’re looking for tasty pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem of Chicago Ave & new local favorite of ours! The chef was very friendly, hospitable. Great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, large portions, and nice people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pasta in here is absolutely amazing! And the staff it’s super nice as well! It is really tinny and don’t have bathroom so I will recommend to pick up
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is well below my expectation and they want 20% service fee for a to go order mandatory!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Overall Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good— all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It’s clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day’s different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience.
Food I tried:
- Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb.
- Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed “fishy” flavor.
- Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one.
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Price (relative to peers): 4.4/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: N/A
Service: 4.4/5
Overall Value: 4.5/5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
Restaurantji Recommends
Nails the casual handmade fresh pasta shop with exceptional food and casual BYOB dining.We had the daily pasta and spicy pomodoro and it was all excellent. Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
Food is well below my expectation and they want 20% service fee for a to go order mandatory!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Overall Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to try out this spot for ages and am so glad to have finally snagged a pickup window on Friday. It did not disappoint and is worth the hype. The pasta is fresh, flavorful, and the value is good— all this quality food for ~$25 per person total (solid compared to nearly every other pasta restaurant in the Wicker/West Town area). It’s clear the level of thought and detail that goes into the dishes and into the design of each day’s different daily pasta dishes. I love the concept of different pastas and shapes each opening day. Our pickup order was for 6:45pm, and despite the long lines, it was pretty punctual. The inside is super small with just 4 squished tables (and it was also super hot), but I hope to return one day to try the dine-in BYOB experience.Food I tried:- Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta and Honeycomb (4.5/5): This came with a sizable hunk of soft and crispy foccacia which was delicious with the fresh ricotta and honeycomb.- Campanelle (daily pasta) with tuna, olives, pomodoro, mandarin olive oil (4.5/5): This tasted very fresh with a welcomed “fishy” flavor.- Lumache with Spicy Vodka Sauce (4.6/5): Not really spicy, but super creamy and flavorful nonetheless. Really enjoyed this one.—Price (relative to peers): 4.4/5Food: 4.5/5Ambience: N/AService: 4.4/5Overall Value: 4.5/5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Bread Honeycomb and Burrata
A perfect date night in Chicago is to get a bottle from All Together Now, then walk over and drink it at Flour Power over focaccia and a perfect plate of pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious pasta and focaccia! I like a simple pasta shape of the day with arrabbiata sauce. It’s a small spot with four tables. If you’re going to walk-in, you just gotta roll the dice with a plan B in mind. It’s worth it. Sometimes you get lucky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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