Torchio Pasta Bar
738 N Wells St, Chicago
(312) 643-0543
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Service was prompt and very friendly. Our glasses were always filled/refilled; and staff checked in on our table throughout the meal. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was delightful.
Personal favorites/standouts: scallops + bacon pasta, braised short rib pasta, and tiramisu!!
Vegetarian options: Truffle pasta, tomato burrata pasta, gnocchi, and the desserts
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Gnocchi
What’s not to love!! I have tried multiple dishes on multiple occasions and they’re all amazing! Good comfort food with great ambiance and Eric and Sofia know how to work that bar! I love sitting at the bar and chatting with them while they make amazing drinks. Can’t write this review without a huge shout out to the legend, Bill! He runs an amazing buisness and makes you feel like family. By far one of my favorite places to dine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For our appetizer we ordered the fried artichoke hearts. It was great, and a friend's favorite.
For our entree, we roasted mushroom risotto, rigatoni w/ tapeggio and truffle cream, rigatoni alla vodka, seafood bianco nero, and seafood diavolo. Our favorites were the risotto and diavolo, but the squid ink pasta in the bianco nero was the most al dente. At the end of the meal, they brought a bread basket to dip in the sauces, but the bread was quite stale.
The mini cannolis for dessert was just okay. Quite expensive for just three mini ones.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood Fra Diavolo
We dined at the bar and it was by far my best dining experience. The bartender was so kind and helpful giving suggestions. Learned the owner started the restaurant after his grandkids told him his pasta was that good and IT IS! 100 stars ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Torte
delicious food and great service. The bolognese was fantastic and the parmesan base was unique and flavorful. I would definitely eat here again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giovanna's Bolognese
We went there for my birthday to be honest, really love food is good even im not a big fan of italian food. We will definitely be back there again for sure!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to celebrate a birthday and the crew made sure it was special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Fra Diavolo, Tiramisu, Seafood, Guiseppe's Scallops & Fettuccine
Bill is the best, if you're lucky Erik will be tending and your night will be taken care of. The food is somehow better than the service, everything on the menu is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
I had a fantastic first visit to Torchio Pasta Bar! The friendly hostess greeted me with a warm smile, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious, especially the handmade pasta. I can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Artichoke Hearts, Cioppino Spaghetti
Had an great evening at Torchio! The dish I had was delicious and the martini was one of the best that I’ve had in the city! Will definitely be back to try more Italian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Cioppino Spaghetti, Torchio Pasta
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Everything was absolutely amazing!! The food, the drinks, and the service were all the best ever!! We will definitely travel back down from WI just to dine here again!! The atmosphere was so special and you could tell the staff enjoyed working there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giovanna's Bolognese, Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Spaghetti Carbonara
Had Monteverde last night and this is not in the same league. Call me picky, but I would pass on this one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to and the BEST pasta bar ever! Service was amazing and owner is very visible and friendly. Very reasonable prices, especially given the high quality of food and drink! Best Lasagna I’ve ever had! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place gets 5 stars all the way. Excellent food, superb service, we came here for our 10th wedding anniversary and the owner stopped us for a moment outside to have a conversation with us after we had finished eating. Absolutely nothing not to like. These people understand what they are doing. My congratulations. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Torchio Pasta
Our party of four plus a baby arrived at Mercato thinking we had a reservation. We realized we forgot to make the reservation but Milo showed us to the first table available, helped us get the baby situated and worked to make our evening delightful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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