The Best Pasta In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Chicago is filled with Italian spots serving mattress-sized scallopini or deconstructed lasagna, but Il Carciofo in Fulton Market is one of the few to embrace the simplicity of Roman cuisine. You’re here for the perfectly al dente housemade tagliatelle, rigatoni, and dishes with only a few ingredients. In each bowl with meaty ragu or guanciale, you're able to thoroughly savor the quality of the tomatoes and cheese fresh off a red-eye from Italy. Reservations are released a month out, so as long as you’re planning on eating about four weeks from now, you should be in the clear. If you want to eat there this week—well, hopefully you’re ok with sneaking out early from work or eating dinner right before bedtime. Most available slots (if there are any) are only from around 5pm or past 9pm." - john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane