Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

“Monteverde absolutely lived up to the hype. The Cacio e Pepe was perfectly executed with incredible flavor, and the Pomodoro Spaghetti showed how amazing simple, fresh ingredients can be. The Wagyu beef skewers were tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. And whatever you do, beware the tiramisu. The portion is incredibly generous, but every bite is worth it. It’s rich, creamy, and the perfect way to end the meal. The staff was warm, friendly, and attentive, making the entire lunch experience even more enjoyable. I would happily come back the next time I’m in Chicago.”

“I came to celebrate my Birthday at Monteverde and would highly recommend. It was my first time here, mostly because it's hard to snag an online reservation and I obviously see why! The service was very comforting and being able to watch the pasta making station was a great touch to the atmosphere. The FOOD was spectacular! We order what was highly recommended: Burrata e ham, cacio whey pepe, and the lasagna al forno. The lasagna was my favorite dish, but really everything was amazing, the fresh pasta and flavor combinations makes this place and their dishes so memorable. Not only do they have some of the best pasta dishes in Chicago, do not skip out on their desserts! The tiramasu was amazing. I can write about all the flavors and dishes, but really you should try it out yourselves! Highly recommeded Chicago staple.”

“I was surprised by the quality of the food and the great vibe of the restaurant. Our appetizer, the shrimp scampi on the half shell, was one of our favorite dishes of the evening. It was rich in flavor and a generous portion for 4 people. I ordered the Cacio whey Pepe for my entree and was very curious about adding whey to a simple Northern Italian dish. It was excellent! I would’ve like a little more pecorino cheese sauce and a traditional spaghetti noodle instead of fusilloni (a thicker version of fusilli) but it was really delicious. We tasted each other’s entrees including the wok -fried arrabbiata and (2) gnocchetti con pesto and each meal had delightfully complex flavors and unique recipes. The food was served hot, which is not something that happens at a lot of restaurants. I’m a coconut fan so ordered a couple of chocolate dipped forgotten cookies and the warm dark chocolate tart for the table. This was a fantastic way to bookend a rich and flavorful meal. The cocktails and wine were excellent but they need to have more than just one Cabernet by the glass on the menu (Routestock Napa Valley $24). I highly recommend Monteverde and we’ll be back to try some of their other creative recipes.”

“First time at Monteverde! We went on a Saturday night without a reservation- waited about 45 minutes for bar seating around 6pm. Service at the bar was really nice, the bartender seemed knowledgeable about the restaurant in general. We got the restaurant week set menu- 4 courses family style. The mozzarella shooter was fun, but I think a little bit more style than substance. Arancini was very good. My partner got the salad then the spaghetti pomodoro, both of which he was pleased with but not wowed. I got the smoked fish and crisps with the egg yolk raviolo- the pasta was excellent. We had servings of the tiramisu and panna cotta for dessert. He rated the tiramisu 10/10! Overall- super cool place (we loved watching the pasta be handmade at the bar) and food was great. Would recommend going!”

“Absolutely gorgeous vibe and very friendly service. Great appetizer and pasta. We had a great time here! The only thing is that we wish the tiramisu is more traditional style (meaning more coffee/cocoa flavor and less sweet). Pasta mista is great, but the tomato sauces it a bit bitter tasting. But overall we liked it!”