Topo Gigio Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

1. Topo Gigio Ristorante

8.6
1516 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Old Town · 79 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Old Town's Wells St. Corridor stations Topo Gigio, a comfortable setting for a quieter lunchbreak. A favorite: spaghetti loaded with mussels, scallops, clams in lively marinara sauce ($19). Read more.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: SPAGHETTI ai FRUTTI di MARE (Spaghetti with Calamari, Mussels, Clams & Sea Scallops): usually comes in Marinara Sauce, but I asked for garlic and olive oil instead

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Spaghetti alla Diavola (Spaghetti with Scampi, Scallops and Clams in a Spicy Marinara Sauce)

Rosebud on Rush is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

2. Rosebud on Rush

7.6
720 N Rush St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Acquaviva W.Acquaviva Winery: Try the Rotolo di Melezane - Rotolo di Melezane: Pan-fried eggplant rolled with imported cheeses and baked in our rich marinara sauce

Bill B.Bill Boat: Outstanding marinara sauce!

Barry R.Barry Ryskamp: Simple pasta marinara with a meatball. Wonderful choice.

Happy Camper is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

3. Happy Camper

8.8
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Marinara, Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)

EaterEater: Many items are named after friends, saying spending time with your favorite pizza is as rewarding as spending time with a lovable pet. Like Josh: pulled pork, pineapples, jalapeños and barbecue sauce. Read more.

Staff PicksStaff Picks: This pizza joint is trending this week in Chi Town. Choose from a number of uniquely delicious slices at this old town pizzeria and we guarantee you'll be one happy camper! Read more.

Prosecco is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

4. Prosecco

8.6
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: FRUTTI DI MARE (House made squid ink spaghetti, seasonal fresh seafood, spicy marinara, capers, cured olives, baby spinach)

brynn r.brynn ray: The service is beyond perfect. The Chef is fabulous. The restaurant is wonderful.

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: For a more substantial starter or light entree, pick from the carpacci menu of air-dried beef filet, beef tenderloin or duck, thinly sliced and garnished sparely. Read more.

Mario's Table is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

5. Mario's Table

7.5
21 W Goethe St (at N Dearborn Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 39 tips and reviews

Meg W.Meg Way: Great basics. Spaghetti with marinara are best around!

WendyWendy: Delightful. Great marinara, wonderful wine selection.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Linguine with clams with marinara sauce

Nonna's is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

6. Nonna's

8.3
925 W Randolph St (at Sangamon St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 7 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: This little take-out spot from the Formento's team serves grab and go Italian-American classics like meatball sandwiches topped with mozzarella, marinara, and giardiniera. Read more.

Jorie M.Jorie Mac: Order Pepperoni pizza!

A N.A N: Chicken parm sandwich

The Burger Point is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

7. The Burger Point

7.8
1900 S State St (Archer & State), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 59 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Burgers such as the "Jersey Shore" topped with pepperoni, mozzarella and marinara are available, as well as a slew of sides such as wings, chili and fresh-cut russet fries. Read more.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: GTL? The Jersey Shore burger at The Burger Point piles marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella and pepperoni on top of grass-fed beef, all on a brioche roll. Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: What no one tells you is that the burgers are de facto cooked to medium-well, and that the signature item—the Burger Point Burger with roasted chili peppers—is hot enough to burn your face off. Read more.

Club Lucky is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

8. Club Lucky

8.9
1824 W Wabansia Ave (at N Honore St), Bucktown/Wicker Park, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bucktown · 62 tips and reviews

Linda A.Linda Adams: I love their club lucky salad, spaghetti with special marinara sauce and meatballs!

Tracy M.Tracy Martorello: Pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the calamari calabrese grilled, mission fig salad, eggplant parm, and martini night on Tuesday.

Lauren M.Lauren Monaco: Im one of those people who takes pictures of my food and posts it on the internet.

Gios Cafe & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

9. Gios Cafe & Deli

8.0
2724 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bridgeport · 18 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: The cavatelli here is cooked al dente and bubbles with a homemade marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, all perfectly baked and served with care at your table. And the dish is huge. Read more.

Scott S.Scott Sachnoff: The tiramisú and cannoli are the 2 home made desserts

A P.A P: Great food,must try.

Cafe Bionda is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

10. Cafe Bionda

7.9
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 30 tips and reviews

Carita B.Carita Bailey: Everything!!! The food is made to order. The bread and marinara is fantastic! Great hidden gem

Ashton B.Ashton Bartlett: Chicken Marsala is flame! Substitute the pasta for spinach. C'est Bon!!!!! Say I put you on!

Marla T.Marla Troth Mueller: You have to try the Nanna's Gravy it's to die for!

Homeslice is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

11. Homeslice

9.0
938 W Webster Ave (at Bissell St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 83 tips and reviews

Jillian A.Jillian Avery: Goat cheese and marinara with breadsticks app! Patio with lights is one of my favs.

CarolCarol: It lives up to the hype. The Funky McChicken pizza was awesome and the atmosphere is fantastic. I can't wait to go back

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It's a log cabin inside and a patio area outside at Lincoln Park's new pizzeria. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more.

Chop Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

12. Chop Shop

8.2
2033 W North Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

Jaye J.Jaye Jalso: I have never eaten in, I have loved their Italian sausage, chops, and the marinara is the best. If the butchers aren't busy, they are helpful.

CynthiaCynthia: Excellent, high quality burger and deli sandwiches. Beautiful outdoor patio.

EaterEater: It's a butcher shop. It's a restaurant. It's a bar. It's an event hall. It's all of these things, it's finally open, and it's huge.

Pizzeria Serio is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

13. Pizzeria Serio

8.3
1708 W Belmont Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 26 tips and reviews

Walt P.Walt Pesch: Real good pizza even if NYC style. Marinara on spaghetti was quite fresh and good. We will be back!

Adam S.Adam Shane: All the pizzas are fantastic. The 3 meatball appetizer is really good.

Jeannette P.Jeannette Pawula: The Garlic Twists are a must!!!!!!!

Pompei is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

14. Pompei

8.4
1531 W Taylor St (btwn S Ashland Ave & S Laflin St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 45 tips and reviews

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Enjoyable angel hair marinara. Meatballs were absolutely fantastic. Skip the meatloaf. It looked and tasted processed.

Mike P.Mike Pietrusinski: If you are looking for Italian Fast Food..this is the place to go...I have not had a bad meal here from traditional paninis to their pizza streudels...and their gelato rocks too!

chgocdgchgocdg: Neighborhood fixture, pizza by the slice, pasta, salads, soup, sandwiches, cookies, biscotti are good. Delivery and pickup and eat in! Good for groups.

The Pasta Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Chicago.

15. The Pasta Bowl

8.3
2434 N Clark St (at Arlington Pl.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 46 tips and reviews

David K.David Kadavy: Nomm the Gnocchi w/ Marinara Read more.

Heidi W.Heidi Wolff: The tortellini was fantastic and the farfalle was even better! 10/10 would go again.

Sean B.Sean Barrins: It's all about Farfalle Pollo!