Caro Mio, Lincoln Square

5 people recommendvia r/chicagofood5 comments cited below

What people say, in short

Caro Mio in Lincoln Square receives repeated pasta recommendations. One diner highlights the large portions and old-school menu and service. Another calls it consistently good, and a separate commenter ranks it among their best pasta meals while also recommending a competitor. One diner particularly likes the rigatoni. The large-portion recommendation also describes it as bring-your-own, reflecting that person's experience.

Address

Caro Mio Italian Ristorante, 4603 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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At a glance

Signature dishes: Rigatoni

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The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

Recommendsu/Rmdp12 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Suggests Caro Mio as an option.
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Recommendsu/DEATH_BEFORE_DECAF in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024portion
Suggests Caro Mio for huge pasta portions that fit old-school service and menu.
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Recommendsu/Lionheart1224 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Calls it amazing and ranks it among their best meals, though undecided against another spot.
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Recommendsu/pbr3000 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Says they like the rigatoni there.
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Recommendsu/No-Possession-4738 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024consistency
Says it has been consistently good for a long time.
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