Vegan Restaurant

More Than Pasta

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · parkRidge · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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We stopped by this place for lunch and tried two types of pasta — I had the pesto and my husband got the meat sauce one. The meat sauce pasta was absolutely amazing. Super flavorful, with a generous amount of sauce and really delicious meat. We added extra mushrooms and it took the whole thing to the next level — highly recommend! My pesto pasta was also very good — just a solid, tasty pesto pasta. I saw a lot of reviews complaining that the pasta was undercooked, but that’s just classic al dente. Ours was perfectly cooked. If you’re used to overcooked, mushy pasta, this might not be your spot — but for anyone who appreciates real pasta texture, it’s great. The vibe inside is cozy and gives off a nice Italian feel. Even the disposable tableware is thoughtfully chosen — beautiful eco-friendly utensils and plates made from recycled materials. It’s clear they care about sustainability. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back!

We stopped by this place for lunch and tried two types of pasta — I had the pesto and my husband got the meat sauce one. The meat sauce pasta was absolutely amazing. Super flavorful, with a generous amount of sauce and really delicious meat. We added extra mushrooms and it took the whole thing to the next level — highly recommend! My pesto pasta was also very good — just a solid, tasty pesto pasta. I saw a lot of reviews complaining that the pasta was undercooked, but that’s just classic al dente. Ours was perfectly cooked. If you’re used to overcooked, mushy pasta, this might not be your spot — but for anyone who appreciates real pasta texture, it’s great. The vibe inside is cozy and gives off a nice Italian feel. Even the disposable tableware is thoughtfully chosen — beautiful eco-friendly utensils and plates made from recycled materials. It’s clear they care about sustainability. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back!

If I know one thing, it's vodka rigatoni. So when I say this is the best in America, I'm not being dramatic-- I'm reporting the results of hundreds of bowls and decades of "research." I've ordered it in every corner of the continental U.S. and more than enough of Italy, and absolutely nobody does it like More Than Pasta. This vodka rigatoni is on its own planet. The sauce is silky, rich, bright, and somehow both comforting and elevated. The rigatoni is perfectly al dente, and the consistency is unmatched-- it hits every single time. And most importantly, my sensitive-stomached boyfriend has never once complained, which is its own small miracle and the reason we order at least three times a week without hesitation (his favorite is the creamy dry beef). To the chef and owner, thank you for being absolute geniuses and ending my lifelong search for the best pasta. I've found it. This isn't just the best vodka pasta I've had in America--it's the gold standard. Trust me when I say, this is the best you'll ever have.

If I know one thing, it's vodka rigatoni. So when I say this is the best in America, I'm not being dramatic-- I'm reporting the results of hundreds of bowls and decades of "research." I've ordered it in every corner of the continental U.S. and more than enough of Italy, and absolutely nobody does it like More Than Pasta. This vodka rigatoni is on its own planet. The sauce is silky, rich, bright, and somehow both comforting and elevated. The rigatoni is perfectly al dente, and the consistency is unmatched-- it hits every single time. And most importantly, my sensitive-stomached boyfriend has never once complained, which is its own small miracle and the reason we order at least three times a week without hesitation (his favorite is the creamy dry beef). To the chef and owner, thank you for being absolute geniuses and ending my lifelong search for the best pasta. I've found it. This isn't just the best vodka pasta I've had in America--it's the gold standard. Trust me when I say, this is the best you'll ever have.

I've never been more duped by reviews in my life! Between the photos and the great things people said about this place, I expected it to be delicious. It was awful. Undercooked noodles in flavorless tomato paste. I suppose young kids who don't like any flavor *might* like it? Maybe all these rave reviews were written by children under the age of 12?! Nothing seemed fresh or homemade. Never again.