Nico Osteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

1. Nico Osteria

1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews

Stephen G.Stephen Garvey: It's fun to sit at the dining counter and be able to watch the chefs work. It will also give you the chance to pick out what you think looks best. Lobster Spaghetti is fantastic, as are the crudos.

Brad N.Brad Nolan: Baccala mantecto is amazing. Lobster spaghetti? YES PLEASE.

Josephine P.Josephine Parrilli: The lobster spaghetti was fantastic! Can't wait to go back.

Volare Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

2. Volare Ristorante Italiano

8.6
201 E Grand Ave (at St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 132 tips and reviews

AsalMeansHoneyAsalMeansHoney: Squid ink spaghetti is unreal! Get it!

Patsy D.Patsy DeNoyer: My daughter liked their spaghetti. I just got a house salad. Didn't care for it. St. Louis hill Italian restaurants are better. Nice atmosphere though. I guess it depends on what you are used too.

Andrew D.Andrew Dorr: The black spaghetti with seafood is to die for

Piccolo Sogno is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

3. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 112 tips and reviews

Marco M.Marco Morelli: Get the spaghetti Nero "frutti di mare" (seafood with black pasta) it's amazing! Great calamari too.

Erin T.Erin Terese: You just have to sit outside to get the full experience, it's beautiful! Spaghetti Neri is the must try here.

Pascale W.Pascale W.: MUST HAVE: SPAGHETTI NERI CON GAMBERI

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

4. 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.

Courtney C.Courtney Cohen: Great minestrone soup. Try the spaghetti and meatballs; great sauce!

MelissaMelissa: Get the spaghetti al frutti de mare! It’s my go- to

Siena Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

5. Siena Tavern

8.8
51 West Kinzie Street (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 191 tips and reviews

Martha B.Martha Brognard: Chicago style spaghetti! Yum!

RyanRyan: Cavatelli with pistachio pesto, squid ink linguini with lobster, crab spaghetti, all fresh

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Spaghetti (jumbo lump crab, charred grape tomato, red chili & lemon cream sauce)

Rex Italian Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

6. Rex Italian Foods

8.8
4431 N Harlem Ave (Montrose), Norridge, IL
Food and Beverage Retail · 9 tips and reviews

*~*~* J*~*~* M.*~*~* J*~*~* McHugh: $5 spaghetti & meatballs on Wednesdays :)

Jo B.Jo Buscemi: Real deal the BEST Italian Food and atmosphere...I just love it here....you all should check it out!!!!

Lindsay M.Lindsay M: As seen on Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives on Food Network. So good, and the staff is awesome!

Sapori Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

7. Sapori Trattoria

8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: People come in droves for the warm, homey room and the housemade pastas like spaghetti with veal meatballs and fennel-flecked Italian sausage, or sumptuous gnocchi paired with a lively pesto sauce. Read more.

Cameron B.Cameron Balch: Linguini Vingole or Spaghetti Barese.

Patrick L.Patrick LeMaster: Try the spaghetti with the veal meatballs. You might wanna get some extra meatballs though, they're great!

Momotaro is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

8. Momotaro

8.5
820 W Lake St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 94 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Hard to go wrong here really, everything's incredible, but the Mentaiko spaghetti and the Hotaro Koi cocktail were a head above the rest.

Mark M.Mark Munro: Chirasi don was phenomenal. I found the spaghetti with spicy roe to be a bit more nuanced than I had hoped for...

Mike W.Mike Winston: Not inexpensive & can be quite the scene, but I can't deny the freshness & deliciousness of the good. Nigiri was great, but the extremely decadent Mentaiko Spaghetti was insane. WinstonWanders.com

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

9. RPM Italian

9.0
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

Ed H.Ed Horsford: Somewhat over-hyped. Had the lobster caprese, octopus, and crab with squid ink spaghetti. All good, but lacking that special something. Sat at the bar and had an excellent and attentive waiter.

Michael R.Michael Rosen: Lobster Carpaccio and Spaghetti & Meatballs. Bellissimo!

LianyLiany: Elegant restaurant. Make sure you make reservations or else you’re doomed. Seafood and spaghetti plates were delish.

Mia Francesca is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

10. Mia Francesca

8.6
3311 N Clark St (at W Aldine Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews

Sara F.Sara Frizzell: Was amazing! Sat outside and was so romantic. Had spaghetti with mussels. Carpaccio for appetizer. Soooo delish..

MaxMax: Best spaghetti and meatballs I’ve ever had (it’s not on the menu but you can order it)

Bridget I.Bridget Isaia: Monte Antica wine and shrimp linguine if they have it!

Nonnina is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

11. Nonnina

8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Spaghetti Frutti di Mare (Squid ink spaghetti, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, bay scallops, garlic and San Marzano cherry tomatoes)

ChazammChazamm: Meatballs all day! Duck Ragu off the charts

HaileyHailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!

Acanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

12. Acanto

7.9
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: You can enjoy budget-friendly pizzas here, as well as some house made pastas. Try the toothsome duck egg spaghetti with creamy pork sugo and grated caciocavallo cheese, a sinfully rich indulgence. Read more.

Pame R.Pame Rubio Piña: Gniochi is excellent as well as the duck spaghetti! Everything is amazing from the food to the service!

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Simply shared, tasty food offerings at a value price and served via a friendly staff. You must try the Risotto; the flavor cooked perfectly. Applause-Applause for this restaurant.

Pasta Palazzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

13. Pasta Palazzo

8.6
1966 N Halsted St (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · North Side · 37 tips and reviews

Jason G.Jason Gilmore: EAT the Healthy Primavera | spaghetti (prepared with mo butter or cheese) with grilled eggplant, peppers, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes and basil in a tomato white wine sauce

Steve W.Steve Walsh: Everything was great and the price is just outstanding. Crowded little place but well worth the close elbows

Michael S.Michael Scherer: Jalepeno gnocchi is the best. Try it.

Via Carducci La Sorella is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

14. Via Carducci La Sorella

8.4
1928 W Division St (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 19 tips and reviews

Rebecca R.Rebecca Rickert: Spaghetti Napolentana!! Tip add fresh mozzarella!!!

Katie L.Katie Lynn: Lasagna, Santa Lucia pasta, cannoli. All yum. The service was great and Giovanni the owner was super kind.

z t.z the letter: the Rotini Santa Lucia is delicious. also enjoy the Margherita pizza

Riccardo Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Spaghetti in Chicago.

15. Riccardo Trattoria

8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Pastas are a must, notably the veal ravioli with creamy porcini meat sauce and spaghetti chitarra carbonara. Save room for panna cotta with passion fruit coulis. Fairly priced Italian wines. Read more.

Jeff C.Jeff Carter: The tripe is excellent. You must try it. They have half orders

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector