Jolene Morice

Torchio Pasta Bar was an amazing experience from start to finish. The Midnight Pasta was beautifully simple yet bursting with flavor. The wine pairing was spot-on, perfectly elevating the meal without overpowering it. Cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and a true appreciation for authentic Italian dining. Can’t wait to come back!

Nina Chahin

The 5 stars isn't enough. The food is absolutely ridiculous, it's so delicious and every bite gets better and better. The service, the food, the wine, everything. It's the best meal I've ever had. We got the meatballs, the pizza pasta, the truffle pasta, the tiramisu, and the lemon olive oil cake and again - never had food like this. Don't miss out

+1

Tony Rincon

One, if not, the best restaurant I’ve ever experienced! The food was exceptional, you can tell every single menu item was perfectly crafted. What really stood out to me at Torchio, was the love and pride all of the staff showed throughout our evening! Bibi was incredible and made our dining experience wonderful. Billy, the owner, was very humble and welcoming. He even bought us a round of Guinness at Brehon Pub across the street to show us his gratitude! Will definitely come visit every time I’m back in the city. Thanks for showing us Texans an authentic Chicago evening!

Vladislava Kursheva

Lovely casual place to grab a freshly made risotto and pasta. Love the variations and the taste. Service is quick and welcoming.

Peachy Chan

The best pasta in Chicago. I love white sauce and seafood. The service here is excellent, the atmosphere is nice, and everything is clean. The pasta dishes cost around $30–$40 each, but the portions are very large.I’ve never been able to finish a whole plate. I recommend trying the pasta, meatballs, and Caesar salad

B F

This is an incredible restaurant. Went twice and was very happy both times. Top quality good food, excellent service (my water was never empty for more than 30 seconds), friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. Everything we had here was tasty but I'd especially recommend the Tomato Tartare appetizer, the Sunday Meat Sauce Pasta and the Pizza Pasta. Best served for small groups or a date. Although I had fun as a solo diner.

+1

Brittney Patel

This pasta bar is a hidden gem! First off, everything is homemade and cooked perfectly! Next, the owner started this in his retirement (went to Italy to learn technique, built the entire inside of the restaurant by hand, everything is immaculate). His wife does the desserts. The staff is so kind and attentive. Would not be surprised to see this restaurant get a Michelin Star in the near future. ✴️ Can’t wait to visit again the next time I’m in Chicago.

Gavin “GJM_reviews” Meichelbock

The best kept secret in Chicago! This restaurant is like the bar from “Cheers” — filled with locals and everyone knows each other. The atmosphere is so inviting, it genuinely feels like home — something that you can taste in the food. The arancini was perfectly fried with expertly cooked rice and I loved that the sauce was actually spicy. The Sunday Sauce pasta was lovely, rich and creamy. The Braised Short Rib was perfect. Sticky, beefy, slightly sweet chunks of pulled short rib laid over freshly made pasta that tasted like butternut squash. The lemon olive oil cake was the perfect acidic note to end the decadent meal on while the tiramisu was a great play on the traditional recipe that used cold brew to give it a stronger espresso taste. Torchio Pasta Bar is a one of a kind restaurant and one I cannot wait to revisit.

+1

JayBellPhilly

We joined for dinner on Saturday night. The restaurant was lively with great energy. We were seated right away and were greeted quickly by our server. The drinks and food were very good. Service was great, clearing plates and resetting the table between courses. We were sharing the server brought sharing plates without needing to be asked. The truffle baratta was very nice with great flavor and a nice sized portion. Both the pastas we had were also great. Both the sauces were perfect and the pasta was cooked perfectly.

+3

Brad F

Awesome everything - food, service, atmosphere. Everything tasted homemade and delicious. Server was outstanding - personable and knowledgeable. All the staff was great, we were seated promptly and my water was never empty for more than 20 seconds. The owner and bartenders were all happy and hustling around. Highly recommend! Tomato tartare is a must have.

Jonathan Blanchard

How can anybody rate this place lower than 5 stars? Happened to be close to my hotel so I walked over. Made room at the bar for me. Staff was friendly from the get go. The drinks were absolutely amazing along with the food. The people I met that were from the neighborhood as well as the staff made this an unforgettable experience. I’ll be recommending this place to all my TX friends when they come and do business in Chicago. Well done team.

Nancy S

Great pasta place! Especially loved the pappardelle !!!!! All I can say is torchio never disappoint! They sure have the best housemade pasta in town! We tried mutiple different types. Our favorites are seafood fra diavolo, rigatoni chicken pesto creame, pappardelle ragu, and red sauce vegetarian pappardelle ! We love this pasta place! It is our fav place to stop by for dinner

+7

Wendy

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!!

+3

CRAE RHOADES

Everything great! Felt like food could have been a little bit better for price point/location. Outdoor seating gorgeous. Dessert/cocktail nice pairing and definitely favorite part of the meal. Pasta great but I had hoped for a bit more protein in the sauce.

Stefano Bertera

Dinner to this small nice Italian restaurant . The apetaiser was really good the eggplant was super crunchy end super tasty good . The pasta with seafood was kind of delusional because was not cooked properly and the tomato sauce

+2

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

Great Concept, but the Details Need More "Dough" I had high expectations coming into Torchio, especially given its reputation for serving authentic, handmade pasta right on-site. The atmosphere is lovely and sets the stage for a premium dining experience, but unfortunately, the execution didn’t quite live up to the price point for me. The biggest letdown was the bread. When you’re at a high-end Italian restaurant that prides itself on "freshly made" pasta, serving what feels like standard, store-quality bread is a missed opportunity. To truly capture that classic Italian essence, the bread should be baked in-house. Walking in and smelling fresh-baked loaves would elevate the entire experience and match the standard of the pasta they are hand-crafting. Speaking of the pasta, while it is clearly fresh, the value just isn't there. At this price range, you expect a dish that feels substantial and extraordinary, but it felt a bit overpriced for the portion and overall flavor profile. Torchio has all the ingredients to be a neighborhood gem, but until the bread is as fresh as the pasta and the value aligns with the bill, it’s hard to fully recommend it as a top-tier destination.