Torchio Pasta Bar

“The absolute BEST Italian food in Chicago. This restaurant is worth all the hype. The service is also incredible. They go above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. If you’re on the fence about where to eat for dinner, you will not be disappointed with Torchio.”

“My experience at Torchio was unforgettable. Bebe my waitress was attentive and well mannered as well as all the staff was. The food never missed, I was super impressed by all the dishes I was served. The chef who created these dishes is well mastered and knows how turn food into an experience. I have a high standard when it comes to food such as freshness, quality of ingredients and taste and the team at Torchio exceeded my expectation. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!”

“If I could give Torchio more than 5 stars, I WOULD!!!!!!! This restaurant was an amazing experience in every way. The atmosphere was cozy but also personal. The great ambience is curated by the attentive servers… so kind and helpful. The espresso martinis here are definitely the best I’ve ever had. We shared the braised short rib and pappardelle and it was, again, one of the best plates I’ve had. Not too heavy, the sauce was perfectly balanced and that hint of red wine… I LOVE THIS PLACE. 10/10 recommend.”

“Our group of 6 had the best time at Torchio! The service was top notch, we were never searching for someone to help us, everything we needed was ready to go. We started with a bottle of wine and cocktails, shared a couple of apps, and then each ordered our own pasta dish. Everything was so delicious, comforting, and unique. We finished up with dessert and espresso martinis. Overall a great time!”

“Torchio was disappointingly mediocre - it’s not worth your money. We got three pastas (midnight pasta, rigatoni alla vodka, orecchiette) and all three had overcooked & mushy pasta with bland, underseasoned, slightly greasy sauces. The bread here feels like the cheap fare you’d get at an elementary school, both for the complementary basket and for the crostini that came with the tomato tartare What really added insult to injury was the price - the plates are absurdly expensive for the low quality ($27 for possibly the worst vodka pasta I’ve ever had). The portions are decently big, but that doesn’t feel like a win when the food is such a letdown”