The Pasta Bowl has been serving up Chicago's favorite pasta, since 1996. How can we make such a bold claim? Well, the proof's in the bowl, one they've been proudly serving for over 20 years, each completely customizable with your choice of noodles, sauce and premium ingredients to top it all off. With two locations and now a food truck, all your favorites are available on the go. Which is the best news for foodies in the windy city.

Call 'em up to cater, and they'll bring a truck full of your choice pasta dishes, all lovingly prepared with homemade sauces using only the freshest quality ingredients. Their specialties include the Farfalle Pollo dish, with grilled chicken, sun-dried and plum tomatoes, garlic buttered mushrooms, and their world famous house cream sauce. Or should you prefer a heartier meat option, their Rigatone Bolognese is just the ticket to your satisfaction with mushrooms, basil, cream, parmesan cheese and a traditional meat sauce. Oh, and they've also got some premium paninis and fresh salads to dig into. What we're saying is, you've got options, and The Pasta Bowl is available to deliver. No really. Book 'em for your next event, and they'll prepare whatever pasta dish you desire ahead of time, delivering it in no time at all. They're just accommodating like that.

MUST TRY

Italiano Panini - a hearty sandwich on freshly baked bread is filled with prosciutto, salami, romaine lettuce and tomato, with provolone cheese and mayonnaise, served cold