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Dinotto Restaurant
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- Neighborhoods:
- Central, Near North Side
- Categories:
- Attractions, Restaurants, Restaurants
- Price:
- $$
- Cuisine:
- Italian
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100% ambiance
“Dinotto's started out promising - quick and friendly service, clean and romantic atmosphere, and tasty bread with a pesto butter.”
81% drinks
“Great food, great wines, great service, great ambiance!”
90% food quality
“The Lobster ravioli was so good, I used bread to soak up all the sauce.”
100% menu variety
“The food is outstanding -- and the menu offers an excellent range of traditional Italian entrees and more creative dishes as well!”
100% overall
“Just a real 'today we have a very nice everything' place, - 1000's of 'em.”
86% service
“While the slow service didn't bother us (we had time to waste that evening), the fact that the "bottled waters" aren't newly opened in front of you to prove they are new, and the fact that they are refilled from the kitchen tap did bother us.”
66% value
“As a huge fan of salmon, I try it in virtually every restaurant we visit.”
50% wait time
“It's unfortunate that the service at this restaurant is slow, because the food is great.”
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February 06, 2013
The food was very good, and the service was excellent. The meal was extremely well timed for our show at Second City.
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January 10, 2013
Warm, inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive wait staff. These are the reasons why we love to visit Dinotto again and again!
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December 20, 2012
Yum! The chef always makes my pancetta chunks extra big on the salad, and I really appreciate it. I sometimes crave the food from your restaurant. Thanks for being amazing!
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December 16, 2012
Delicious eggplant parmesan. Great apple tart and bruschetta. My mouth still waters just thinking about it! Good service too!
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December 14, 2012
The Christmas atmosphere was very festive, so the evening felt special. Our server was well informed about the choices, and presented the daily specials in a mouth-watering way. The plates were warm, the food was delicious, and the portions were generous. I sampled the fish of the day, and it was well prepared and tasty. The Godiva chocolate martini was a perfect dessert. My husband had the rotulo, as he always does, and it never disappoints. Very pleasant experience!
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December 06, 2012
Service and food were excellent! It's a quaint cozy restaurant with wonderful Italian food. We'd like to visit again.
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November 29, 2012
Excellent Northern Italian cuisine in this friendly, smart old town restaurant. Although guests' attire can be as casual as shorts and denim and as formal as suits and dresses, the atmosphere is welcoming and pleasant for all. Hand-made pasta is toothsome, and seafood is fresh. Meat courses are thoroughly professional. Nice range of appetizers can be ordered as a full meal, and the wine selections are excellent.
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November 11, 2012
Cozy restaurant with nice service serving up large portions of pasta. Penne al Russo was the delight of the night with moist bits of salmon throughout. The scallop dish was also delicious.
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November 07, 2012
Wonderful experience. Atmosphere, food, and service are outstanding. The staff was very friendly. Warm, intimate environment.
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November 06, 2012
Charming restaurant with attentive wait staff. The food is delicious and servings are of appropriate size. It's always fun!
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Lunch Spot (2006)
Outdoor Dining (2006)
Date Spot (2005)
Italian Food (2005)
Outdoor Dining (2008)
Date Spot (2007)
Downtown Restaurant (2007)
Italian Food (2007)
Late-Night Dining (2007)
Date Spot (2006)
Italian Food (2006)
Late-Night Dining (2006)
Lunch Spot (2006)
Outdoor Dining (2006)
Date Spot (2005)
Italian Food (2005)