Torchio
5 people recommendvia r/chicagofood5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Torchio receives pasta recommendations with a few specific details. One commenter praises the fresh pasta, and another singles out the braised short rib. A repeat diner likes the welcoming atmosphere and large portions. One other commenter calls it excellent, and another describes it as a hidden gem.
Address
Torchio Pasta Bar, 738 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Braised short rib
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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/Bookwallflower2 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Praises Torchio Pasta Bar's fresh pasta and says its dishes are excellent.
- Recommendsu/delw333 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Calls Torchio a hidden gem and strongly endorses it.
- Recommendsu/taruckus in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Loves Torchio for its welcoming feel and generous portions, based on several visits.
- Recommendsu/fitfoodie28 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Says Torchio Pasta Bar is also excellent, recommending it alongside another spot.
- Recommendsu/AdPuzzleheaded71 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Recommends it, especially its braised short rib.
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