Tortello

“I was in a rush so I tried the tagliatelle to-go. They were fantastic. Next time I will dine-in. Great to chat with Dario about Italy and Sicily. You know a place is good when the founder is there. Authentic Italian and good quality”

“This restaurant was worth every bit of hype I had heard. My friend who’s been to Chicago and this restaurant multiple times recommended this place and even showed me the YouTube videos showcasing the restaurant was 100% right that it’s one of the best restaurants in Chicago. Fresh handmade pasta with the best sauces I’ve ever tasted. All at a relatively reasonable price too! The staff are friendly and helpful and the service is incredibly fast. I was physically shaking with joy as I ate the Pappardelle all'Anatra and Focaccia, Ricotta & Honey. It was the best pasta I have ever had and I definitely will be coming back when I come back to Chicago. I literally can’t sing their praises louder, I highly recommend anyone who’s going to Chicago to make a trip here! Parking is limited so I recommend ubering but the street itself is very walkable so it’s a great place to take a walk after a delicious meal.”

“Beautiful handmade pasta being made in the window facing the street invites you into this small gem of a restaurant. Order at the counter off a menu board, then grab a seat outside at the patio or inside at one of the tables in this long narrow space. Great small menu. We got the Pizza Frita , Focaccia Ricotta and Honey , Tagliatelle Tina and the Tiramisu. All were fantastic. My stand out was the Pizza Frita. Don't forget a spritz or 2 while you are there.”

“Interesting setup—hybrid between fine dining and a casual meal. You can order and pay at the counter upfront, get handed a number card, and then you're left to find a table for yourself. The food is $$$ with pretty plating. No options for reservations even though it gets busy fairly regularly. Focaccia Ricotta & Honey: This was delicious, and I'm happy we chose this as our appetizer! The Focaccia came out warm, slightly toasted yet soft with lingering salt. The ricotta & honey combination was absolutely wonderful, though I do feel the ratio was a bit off (more honey please). Cavatelli al Pesto: The freshly made pasta really stands out. The pesto was good as well, not too overpowering. The pasta barely covered one layer of the plate. Aglio e Olio: I enjoyed this so much more than the pesto. The pasta was twirled high in a fun pile, giving the illusion of more food than it actually is. Slightly spicy.”

“I had heard such great things about this place and came for my birthday. Unfortunately the experience did not live up to the hype. You order at a counter and then seat yourself, they bring your food as it’s ready. Well we ordered and sat. And sat. The people next to us who arrived well after us got their food before us. No sign of food, and already had paid for the entire meal, tip included. Finally I say something and they had no order coming up for us. So after 30 minutes of no service, and having to remind the staff, we got our food. We started with the meatballs and they were tender. They were moist and loaded with herbs. For entrees I got the Tagliattelle Tina and Cacio e Pepe. First to say the noodles were excellent for both dishes - you can tell they are house made. The Tina was loaded with parmigiano reggiano and melted in my mouth. The Cacio e Pepe was simple yet effective - a balanced dish. For dessert I got a Tiramisu and espresso. I really wasn’t impressed with the Tiramisu. The lady fingers were too soft and it was boozier than it should be. The espresso was solid though. Overall at their core, homemade pasta, they do a great job and have talented chefs. But unfortunately their service is lackluster and for how much they charge, it should proper service not counter ordering. Their desserts were just okay as well. I’d only recommend getting their pasta but there are other places in the city i’d celebrate an occasion or date night with homemade pasta/italian.”