Fantastic place! Pastina is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. By far, the best Italian restaurant in the area. Food is made fresh daily, the service is phenomenal, and the restaurant is charming and cozy. Try this place if you haven't already! You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Galanopoulos
Just went last night and was blown away. Great price, food blew me away and the service was even better. Definitely going again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Rigatoni
Yaelle Szoychen
My experience here was quite special. Both our chef and server were incredibly kind. Fernando, the chef, will walk around and ask how you are enjoying everything, and even brought us some gelato to sample. They are very generous with portions here, and the food is delicious. Definitely worth a visit if you're seeking an intimate venue for a tasty dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shari C.
Great experience! Like being at Fernando's home. Delicious and surprising!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Osborne
Absolutely delicious Italian food. Legit! Wonderful appetizers, main courses and desserts and super friendly staff. Very fresh ingredients, which seems rare and a treat these days. A tiny slice of Italy in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nancy willaby
I don't have the words to tell you how much we loved Pastina. First, the owner/chef was amazing. Personable. Warm. Inviting. The food was amazing! Maybe the best total dining experience I've ever had. This place is the whole package. My family doesn't do fancy, stuffy restaurants. We love casual where we feel comfortable and enjoy great food. My son wanted something that wasn't exactly on the menu and the owner created it for him. It was our anniversary, so the owner brought us special treats. My 20 year old son said this morning, he can't wait to go back. It's cash only (we knew that going in) and BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mohammad Masoud
Something everyone must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lissette Trotter
Simply delicious!! Hubs picked me up from airport after a business trip, impromptu spot in the neighborhood that we’ve been wanting to check out and well worth it!! Chef Fernando was so kind and welcoming… we didn’t order direct off the menu and asked him to bring us whatever he liked and it hit 100 every time! We just got back from Italy & Greece and Chef Fernando’s dishes brought us right back! Every dish was elegant, simple, yet delicious and filling. We truly enjoyed our Wed night dinner and hospitality. Very happy that we have such a cool spot in the neighborhood. Prices are extremely reasonable for dishes that would be 3x’s the cost further in the city (note: cash only, which drives reasonable prices). GO support local business, guarantee you will not be disappointed. Our new favorite Italian restaurant ❤️ Thank you Chef, we’ll be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soraya Morales
Such an excellent restaurant! A small and comfy place. Great service and nice music! Above all, delicious food and not to mention the desserts. Simply spectacular! So happy to have this gem in our neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isa Alvarez
Such an amazing experience! We got a delicious salad with artichokes, carrots, and a balsamic glaze along with the vodka pasta. It was so good! Definitely the best pasta I’ve had in quite a while. The chef was so sweet and made us feel so welcomed. The perfect restaurant to try this summer! Super cute decorations and vibe too!
Pastina has become a cozy place to be in and a place break bread with friend and family. Chef Fernando always goes above and beyond for his customers, making sure you are well fed & really generous portions! Simply a Neighborhood gem. Food is simply..?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gel G
A new little restaurant hidden on Diversey ave just a block east of Harlem avenue. I ordered the chicken limone with a side of pasta for carry out. The food was excellent. The chicken limón was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The pasta was homemade and fresh. I loved the pasta so much!! The owner also gave me a fried ravioli which was to die for. The owner was very friendly and nice. He makes an effort to provide excellent customer service. Please try this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
Shaheer Iqbal
In the heart of Chicago lies mankind's greatest pasta eatery. That's all I can legit say. Go here or catch a flight back home.
GUSTAVO LOPEZ
Congratulations! Success and Blessings in this dream come true. A hug.
Gsmith Embanet
Pastina is a rare gem! The food is always super fresh; the pasta is handmade on site daily. The chef/owner is always experimenting with new flavors while also maintaining some delicious staples on the menu. Everything is flavorful and beautifully presented. The joy the staff has in preparing excellent food to share is evident in the quality and friendly atmosphere. You just don’t find quality like this for the price anymore. My husband and I are so pleased to have this delightful and unique restaurant in our neighborhood!
Fantastic place! Pastina is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. By far, the best Italian restaurant in the area. Food is made fresh daily, the service is phenomenal, and the restaurant is charming and cozy. Try this place if you haven't already! You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just went last night and was blown away. Great price, food blew me away and the service was even better. Definitely going again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Rigatoni
My experience here was quite special. Both our chef and server were incredibly kind. Fernando, the chef, will walk around and ask how you are enjoying everything, and even brought us some gelato to sample. They are very generous with portions here, and the food is delicious. Definitely worth a visit if you're seeking an intimate venue for a tasty dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience! Like being at Fernando's home. Delicious and surprising!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious Italian food. Legit! Wonderful appetizers, main courses and desserts and super friendly staff. Very fresh ingredients, which seems rare and a treat these days. A tiny slice of Italy in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't have the words to tell you how much we loved Pastina. First, the owner/chef was amazing. Personable. Warm. Inviting. The food was amazing! Maybe the best total dining experience I've ever had. This place is the whole package. My family doesn't do fancy, stuffy restaurants. We love casual where we feel comfortable and enjoy great food. My son wanted something that wasn't exactly on the menu and the owner created it for him. It was our anniversary, so the owner brought us special treats. My 20 year old son said this morning, he can't wait to go back. It's cash only (we knew that going in) and BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Something everyone must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply delicious!! Hubs picked me up from airport after a business trip, impromptu spot in the neighborhood that we’ve been wanting to check out and well worth it!! Chef Fernando was so kind and welcoming… we didn’t order direct off the menu and asked him to bring us whatever he liked and it hit 100 every time! We just got back from Italy & Greece and Chef Fernando’s dishes brought us right back! Every dish was elegant, simple, yet delicious and filling. We truly enjoyed our Wed night dinner and hospitality. Very happy that we have such a cool spot in the neighborhood. Prices are extremely reasonable for dishes that would be 3x’s the cost further in the city (note: cash only, which drives reasonable prices). GO support local business, guarantee you will not be disappointed. Our new favorite Italian restaurant ❤️ Thank you Chef, we’ll be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such an excellent restaurant! A small and comfy place. Great service and nice music! Above all, delicious food and not to mention the desserts. Simply spectacular! So happy to have this gem in our neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such an amazing experience! We got a delicious salad with artichokes, carrots, and a balsamic glaze along with the vodka pasta. It was so good! Definitely the best pasta I’ve had in quite a while. The chef was so sweet and made us feel so welcomed. The perfect restaurant to try this summer! Super cute decorations and vibe too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Pastina has become a cozy place to be in and a place break bread with friend and family. Chef Fernando always goes above and beyond for his customers, making sure you are well fed & really generous portions! Simply a Neighborhood gem. Food is simply..?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A new little restaurant hidden on Diversey ave just a block east of Harlem avenue. I ordered the chicken limone with a side of pasta for carry out. The food was excellent. The chicken limón was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The pasta was homemade and fresh. I loved the pasta so much!! The owner also gave me a fried ravioli which was to die for. The owner was very friendly and nice. He makes an effort to provide excellent customer service. Please try this place out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
In the heart of Chicago lies mankind's greatest pasta eatery. That's all I can legit say. Go here or catch a flight back home.
Congratulations!
Success and Blessings in this dream come true.
A hug.
Pastina is a rare gem! The food is always super fresh; the pasta is handmade on site daily. The chef/owner is always experimenting with new flavors while also maintaining some delicious staples on the menu. Everything is flavorful and beautifully presented. The joy the staff has in preparing excellent food to share is evident in the quality and friendly atmosphere. You just don’t find quality like this for the price anymore. My husband and I are so pleased to have this delightful and unique restaurant in our neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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