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Tortello

Name: Tortello
Address: 1746 W Division St, Chicago, IL, 60622, US
Telephone: (773) 360-1293
Price range: $$

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BIB GOURMAND

Tortello is one of the best italian restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Tortello sets its terms plainly: handmade pasta worked in the front windows, a counter to order at, a Vespa overhead, and a long, narrow room floored in black-and-white tile.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Tortello sets its terms plainly: handmade pasta worked in the front windows, a counter to order at, a Vespa overhead, and a long, narrow room floored in black-and-white tile. This is not a special-occasion room, and it doesn't pretend to be. It's a chef-driven counter-serve from husband-and-wife Dario Monni and Jill Gray, with Duncan Biddulph — late of Lula Café and The Publican — running a kitchen built on recipes Monni carried from Venice and Sardinia. The Michelin Bib Gourmand it has held is the right honour: good cooking, fair value. The Tagliatelle Tina, named for Nonna Tina, pairs the pasta with a grass-fed beef ragu at $24 and is the room's most-ordered plate for reason. The Tortelli di Burrata ($25), with Pugliese burrata, sage and toasted hazelnuts, justifies its slight premium. Order the focaccia with ricotta and honey alongside. At these prices, with everything made in-house, Tortello earns its reputation without straining for it — a rare, honest equation in a city that often overcharges for less.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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Bib Gourmand

Taste Score 8.7/10

Rating (Google) 9.0

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BIB GOURMAND

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Date Night and Fine Dining

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Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

Neighborhood

Chicago | 1746 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

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Price

Moderate spend

Taste Score

8.7/10

Phone

(773) 360-1293

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Tortello menu: what to order

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Tagliatelle Tina

Tortelli di Burrata

Focaccia with Ricotta & Honey

Cacio e Pepe

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What makes Tortello worth the move

Tortello is a strong italian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,178 Google reviews.

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9.0 from 1,178 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night and Fine Dining

Style

Italian in Chicago

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Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

Best for

Date Night Fine Dining

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Google rating: 9.0 from 1,178 reviews

Price point: $$

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Address: 1746 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Phone: (773) 360-1293
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.7/10
Hours: Check restaurant site
Google rating: 9.0 (1,178 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Michelin: BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Tortello serve?

Tortello is a Italian restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Tortello sets its terms plainly: handmade pasta worked in the front windows, a counter to order at, a Vespa overhead, and a long, narrow room floored in black-and-white tile.

What is Tortello best for?

Tortello is best for date night, fine dining. Tortello is a strong italian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,178 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Tortello?

Tortello is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,178 reviews

What should I order at Tortello?

Start with Tagliatelle Tina, Tortelli di Burrata, Focaccia with Ricotta & Honey and Cacio e Pepe. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Tortello worth visiting?

Tortello holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,178 reviews. Tortello is a strong italian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,178 Google reviews.

Where is Tortello located?

Tortello is located at 1746 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Tortello's hours?

Tortello's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Tortello good for a date night?

Yes — Tortello is tagged for date night dining. Tortello is a strong italian option in Chicago when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,178 Google reviews.

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