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Address:
215 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60606

Neighborhood:
Old Town

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Dinotto Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.Dinotto.com
Email: information@dinotto.com
Phone: (312) 202-0302
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saurdaay: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Dino Lubbat
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Dinotto features two interior dining rooms which may be reserved for private dining for groups from 30 up to 50 guests. Please inquire directly for your customized menus for your Special Event.
Private Party Contact: Dino or JC (312) 202-0302

Getting there

Cross Street: Wells
Public Transit: CTA Brown Line Sedgwick stop is two blocks away.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: We offer Valet Parking (off street) from 5pm - closing. There are two adjacent parking lots and some limited street parking available.

A word from Dinotto

Family-owned, Award-Winning Dinotto Ristorante is a popular neighborhood Italian restaurant across the street from Second City and Piper"s Alley Entertainment Complex. We serve classically prepared cuisine in a simple setting that projects European warmth and intimacy. Pair a spectacular wine… with your salad and cooked-to-order entrée. Our Chef features Gluten free, low-fat, and several customized dietary options. In addition to the acclaimed food, we are renowned for friendly, attentive service and our Award-winning outdoor dining "Piazza"Continued

Dinotto

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110 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

110 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(65)
romantic(42)
great for outdoor dining(30)

special occasion(29)
fit for foodies(25)
good for groups(20)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (110)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I eat here a couple of times a month. The atmosphere is wonderful, Gene O is the best wait staff in Chicago and the food is good."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I went to the theatre across

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I went to the theatre across the street. Wanted to get a bit after the play and chose this restaurant because it was close by. What a great choice. The food and wine was excellent. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and would go back again."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just awesome, I look forward

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Just awesome, I look forward to eating here again"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I did not care for the rigatoni/chi

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2008

Dined on 04/09/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I did not care for the rigatoni/chicken cream sauce special on Monday evening, but my girlfriends enjoyed their orders: lasagna and a circular pasta I didn't recognize. Our waitress was very good."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy little Italian spot

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dinotto was great. The perfect little Italian spot in Old Town. I can't wait to go back and enjoy wine on their patio this Summer. Don't arrive in a hurry though, this is one of those "take your time, and enjoy" places.... so just order some wine and apps before your meal. It is fabulous!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The lasagna was delicious

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The lasagna was delicious I will definitely be back to get my Italian dinner fix soon!!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good solid Italian restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Pre-show dinner on Friday night and the experience was just right. Attentive service, variety of menu options, and everyone was pleased with their dish."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Veal Capicola was so delicious,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The Veal Capicola was so delicious, I will be back for sure."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had not eaten there for some

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had not eaten there for some time (years). It was encouraging to find that the food was still as tasty, well prepared and with good service."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good, but it

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2006

Dined on 03/23/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was good, but it didn't blow me away. The sauce on my pasta didn't have enough flavor. The bread had to be asked for, and would have been better if olive oil and parmesan cheese were provided. I liked the more historic ambiance at Orso's better, but this was really convenient when taking the 'el' and then going to second city!"