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The Pasta Bowl

The Pasta Bowl

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Park West, Chicago
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    Michelle R.
    "Farfalle pollo & pollo panini both awesome!"(8 Tips)
    Paul W.
    "Great lobster ravioli, also good cranberry gorgonzola salad!"(3 Tips)
    Mike W.
    "Get the gnocchi aurora and add the sausage."(3 Tips)
    Brittanie W.
    "The conchiglie gorgonzola is my favorite dish!"(2 Tips)
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  • Chris A.heart icon on user image
    Chris AvilaOctober 5, 2014
    this place is awesome ! ... everybody is super nice, the portions are huge and it's quite affordable, this is your classic neighbourhood restaurant ... no bs here, no hipsters, no foodies just locals
  • Christina K.
    Christina Kurko WilkenSeptember 15, 2012
    Bruschetta is outstanding and the Cranberry Gorgonzola Salad is amazing. I ordered the small portion of the salad and it was just enough. Very reasonable prices!
  • Mark S.heart icon on user image
    Mark StefkoAugust 21, 2016
    I had the spaghetti and meatballs. VERY flavorful. Carlos even bought me a beer. Love this place.
  • Tenielle F.heart icon on user image
    Farfalle was sooo good! My family loved the crab cake appetizer! Delicious food.
  • Emily H.heart icon on user image
    Emily Hom-NiciSeptember 28, 2014
    Cheese garlic bread (on the house for being firsttimers). Tortellini Crema! Farfalle pollo! Chicken parm! All Amazinggggg. Very nice staff.
  • John R D.heart icon on user image
    John R Dallas JrOctober 23, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Simply good. Good food. Good service. Good vibes. Good prices. Been here often. I’ll be back!
  • Mike W.
    Mike WilliamsDecember 31, 2011
    Get the gnocchi aurora and add the sausage. This is my new favorite comfort food in Chicago! Plus $3.75 Anchor Steam Christmas Ale doesn't hurt either.
  • Jacob D.heart icon on user image
    Jacob Du PlessisMay 19, 2019
    I have been at the Pasta Bowl seven years ago and while the venue expanded, this remains a gem! Italian family who cares about good quality, but inexpensive, food!
  • Rebecca M.
    Rebecca MayOctober 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything on the menu is AMAZING. Hearty portions for a small price. The Cranberry Gorgonzola salad is a must to start!
  • Brittanie W.heart icon on user image
    Brittanie WApril 21, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Great atmosphere, great food, great music! The conchiglie gorgonzola is my favorite dish!
  • Danielle E.heart icon on user image
    Danielle EbsteinMarch 5, 2018
    Cute divey restaurant, wish I would have eaten here more when I lived in Chicago!
  • Ren B.
    Ren BuenviajeDecember 29, 2013
    how has nobody recommended the conchiglie gorgonzola yet?? you guys are missing out!
  • Eric D.
    Eric DavenportJuly 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Adam's Antipasto is amazing, as are the pizzas. The Farfalle Pollo is as described; a sure winner
  • Christyheart icon on user image
    ChristyAugust 4, 2013
    They make a great Cosmo and the pasta with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes was awesome!
  • Anjali M.
    Anjali MehtaSeptember 16, 2013
    Jumbo cookie with vanilla scoops! Must have!
  • Michelle R.
    Michelle RMarch 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Farfalle pollo & pollo panini both awesome!
  • Neicey B.
    Neicey BossetteOctober 21, 2011
    Great!!! Try the Farfalle Pollo. You will love it.
  • Angela
    AngelaJanuary 30, 2012
    Delicious, affordable, and fast. Farfalle Pollo and Gorgonzola pasta are both very good.
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MunnNovember 2, 2014
    Great selection of pasta dishes for any appetite
  • Irene
    IreneJuly 9, 2013
    Great pasta just be careful - your eyes may be bigger than your stomach!!
  • Gables Maven
    Gables MavenMarch 21, 2014
    The cappellini pomodoro with a glass of Malbec was just what the doctor ordered.
  • Molly M.
    Molly McKennaJune 14, 2011
    Great iced tea. Monday is lasagna night. Tuesdays wine bottles are half off.
  • Molly M.
    Molly McKennaJune 14, 2011
    Great iced tea. Monday is lasagna night. Half priced bottles of wine on tuesdays.
  • Jared H.
    Jared HatchFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Monday is Lasagna night, Tuesday is 1/2 price wine night. Every other night is a good night for farfalle pollo
  • John H.
    John HartMay 8, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Bolognese!
  • David M.
    David MatthewMarch 21, 2012
    The gnocchi aurora is probably the best dish I've ever had!
  • Emily Y.
    Emily YaozaNovember 29, 2012
    Penne puttanesca has a kick, it's delicious!
  • Ramon c.
    Ramon cFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Efficient, friendly , generous portions , and importantly half priced bottle wine every tuesday ......woooohhhooooo !!
  • Chris R.
    Difficult to find anything on the menu that isn't creamy and/or smothered in cheese. Service a bit of a miss, more like a fast food experience. Avoid.
  • Kevin D.
    Kevin DulinAugust 29, 2011
    Perfect Sizes! Get the Gnocci Auroa, it's excellent!!
  • Arash A.heart icon on user image
    Arash AnsariJune 11, 2015
    Consistently great!
  • Morgan G.heart icon on user image
    Morgan GrimesApril 27, 2019
    Yummmmmyyyy 😋
  • Sara L.
    Sara LOctober 28, 2012
    The gnocchi aurora is amazeballs!
  • Paul W.
    Paul WheelerOctober 31, 2010
    Great lobster ravioli, also good cranberry gorgonzola salad!
  • Heidi W.heart icon on user image
    Heidi WolffMarch 22, 2017
    The tortellini was fantastic and the farfalle was even better! 10/10 would go again.
  • Sarah H.
    Sarah HoustonMay 12, 2012
    Food is great. The service wasn't.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SarwarJanuary 5, 2015
    Great pasta, great atmosphere and there is an attached bar next door. I love the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. Yum.
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica MejiaAugust 3, 2015
    Nothing is good I'm so discussed they won't take ther food back like really so rude
  • Daniel T.
    Daniel ThussApril 18, 2010
    Their mac and cheese is heaven on a plate.
  • Sean B.
    Sean BarrinsAugust 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    It's all about Farfalle Pollo!
  • Donnie B.
    Donnie ByronNovember 26, 2009
    Order the Farfalle Pollo - YUMMY
  • David K.
    David KadavyNovember 10, 2009
    Have the Gnocchi w/ Rosemary Gorgonzola Read more
  • David K.
    David KadavyJuly 3, 2009
    Have the gnocchi with pesto. Here's what it looks like:
  • Sarah A.heart icon on user image
    Sarah AlJNovember 20, 2016
    The worst customer service in the world! Too much waiting time
  • Mohammed A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed AlDhaheriOctober 30, 2017
    Chicken wings at the bar only is one of the best !! Their pasta is delicious!!
  • David K.
    David KadavyNovember 10, 2009
    Nomm the Gnocchi w/ Marinara Read more
  • Chris F.
    Chris FalcoMarch 15, 2009
    Free wifi!
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