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Best Lasagna Restaurants in West Loop (60607)

6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Monteverde
In-house pastificio with handmade pasta made to order by James Beard-winning chef

Essential Picks

$$$ West Loop
James Beard Award-winning Chef Sarah Grueneberg's handmade pasta destination where sheets are rolled, cut, and hung to dry in the open pastificio. Her signature cacio whey pepe and seasonal tortellini exemplify the tipica and atipica Italian traditions that have made this West Loop gem a MICHELIN-recognized institution since 2015.
Must-Try Dishes: Cacio Whey Pepe, Pork Shank Ragu alla Napoletana, Stuffed Cabbage with Porcini Bolognese
What makes it special: In-house pastificio with handmade pasta made to order by James Beard-winning chef

Notable Picks

$$$ Little Italy / University Village
On Taylor Street, The Rosebud is a longtime Italian institution where baked meat lasagna sits alongside square noodles, vodka rigatoni, and old-school plates. Its lasagna is classic in style—stacked, cheesy, and marinara-forward in portions that often go home as leftovers.
Must-Try Dishes: Baked Lasagna, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Spaghetti with Meatballs
What makes it special: Decades-old Taylor Street icon where baked lasagna and square noodles define the red-sauce comfort playbook.
$$$ West Loop
This 10+ year neighborhood institution near United Center delivers classic Italian-American fare with old-school Rat Pack charm. Owner-managed with meticulous attention to regulars, the complimentary roasted peppers with bread set the tone for generous portions of Sunday gravy, eggplant parmesan, and the signature meatball salad.
Must-Try Dishes: Meatball Salad, Sunday Gravy, Chicken Milanese
What makes it special: 10+ year West Loop institution with owner-managed hospitality and generous portions
$ Fulton Market
This Italian steakhouse homage to Nonna Formento blends Chicago's steakhouse heritage with Italian tradition since 2015. The cavernous space features burgundy leather banquettes and a 300+ varietal wine program, while Chef Robert Cutler's carbonara and house-made canestri with Sunday gravy honor family recipes with modern technique.
Must-Try Dishes: Bucatini Carbonara, Nonna's Meatballs, Veal Tomahawk
What makes it special: Italian steakhouse with 300+ wine varietals honoring grandmother's recipes

Worthy Picks

$$ Fulton Market
Italian Homemade Company brings a counter-service pasta shop to Fulton Market, with trays of meat and vegetable lasagna alongside fresh-made pastas and sauces. It’s more casual than the big West Loop dining rooms, but a practical way to get a satisfying slab of lasagna in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes: Meat Lasagna, Vegetable Lasagna, Fresh pasta with Bolognese sauce
What makes it special: Counter-service pasta specialist where lasagna sits next to mix-and-match fresh pasta and sauce combinations.
$ University Village / Little Italy
Conte Di Savoia is a Little Italy deli and grocery where the lasagna lives in the catering and prepared-foods case rather than on a white-tablecloth menu. Cheese, spinach, and meat lasagna trays share space with party subs and Italian sandwiches, making it a practical option for at-home lasagna feasts.
Must-Try Dishes: Meat Lasagna, Cheese Lasagna, The Frank Sandwich
What makes it special: Old-school Italian deli where take-home lasagna trays and overstuffed subs have fed Little Italy for decades.