Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Siena Tavern, Gibsons Italia and Osteria Via Stato, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for pasta in River North. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
River North's Upscale Pasta Destinations
River North serves as the ultimate backdrop for a sophisticated evening centered around elevated Italian comfort and prime cuts. This collection brings together the neighborhood's most iconic destinations for upscale pasta, from the timeless steakhouse tradition of Gene & Georgetti to the modern elegance of Gibsons Italia. Diners can expect an indulgent experience where artisanal noodles and high-end ingredients define the menu in one of the city's most vibrant districts.
11 restaurants in Best Upscale Pasta in River North | Top Upscale Spots
- Siena Tavern: Italian.
- Gibsons Italia: Italian.
- Osteria Via Stato: Italian.
- Gene & Georgetti: Steakhouse.
- Club Lago: Italian.
- Friends Ramen: Japanese.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: Italian.
- Pizzeria Portofino: Italian.
- Eataly: Italian.
- Ummo: Italian.
- Gino's East: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.





