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Delivery:
Email only
Type of business:
Restaurant
Location:
215 W. North Avenue, Chicago
312.202.0302
About:
Family-owned Dinotto Ristorante, a popular neighborhood Italian restaurant in Chicago's Old Town, is located across the street from Piper's Alley Entertainment Complex and the legendary Second City Comedy Club. A favorite with both locals and out-of-towners, it even draws the occasional celebrity.
The Ristorante has a New World feel that projects European warmth and intimacy. In addition to its acclaimed food, Dinotto is known for their friendly, attentive wait staff and its Award-Winning Outdoor Dining "Piazza". Dinotto also features a small bar with a spectacular Italian wine selection, is open daily for lunch and has late-night dining. Each classically prepared meal is cooked to order and special requests including vegetarian, low-carb and low-fat are welcomed.
So popular is the restaurant that it consistently receives Highest honors in Chicago Citysearch website's "Best of Chicago Audience Choice" awards: Best Outdoor Dining, Best Italian Food, Best Late Night Dining, Best Romantic Restaurant and Best Fine Dining in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007!
Website:
www.dinotto.com
Sample Menu:
ANTIPASTO
Carpaccio
Beef Tenderloin with Arugula, Capers, Cheese shavings, Lemons
Portobello Grigliata
Grilled Portobello, Sage, Garlic, White Wine & Grana Padano
Calamari FRITTI O GRIGLIATA
Fried Calamari & Marinara sauce OR Grilled with Tomatoes, Parsley & Chili Oil
Misto Fritto
Fried Artichokes, Zucchini & Mushrooms
Melanzane Parmigiano
Baked Eggplant with Béchamel, Marinara
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil
Salsiccia con Scarola
Sausage, Cannellini Beans, Escarole
INSALATA
Fantasia Dinotto (Signature)
Mesculyn, Gorgonzola, Pinenuts, Tomatoes, Pancetta; Balsamic
Antipasto Caprese
Housemade fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Basil Pesto sauce
Spinaci con Funghi
Spinach, Gorgonzola, Mushrooms, sliced Eggs; Balsamic vinaigrette
Carciofi e Cuore di Palma
Arrugula, Hearts of Palm, Artichokes, Avocados, Cheese & Lemon Citronette
Rucola con Prosciutto
Arrugula, Crispy Prosciutto bits, Grana Padano cheese; Lemon citronette
Insalata Cesare
Romaine lettuce, Garlic croutons, Anchovies, Parmigiano Cheese
CONTORNI
Steamed Vegetables
Sautéed Spinach
Steamed Broccoli
Herb-Roasted Potatoes
Side Sausage with Marinara
Mashed Potatoes
Side Pasta Marinara
PASTA
Spaghetti Bolognese
Slow-cooked Veal-Tomato sauce, Fresh Herbs & Spices with Homemade Fennel Sausage over Spaghetti
Rotolo al'Aurora
Tri-colored pasta, Spinach, Ricotta cheese & Aurora sauce
Farfalle con Pollo
Chicken, Sundried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Garlic-cream sauce
Ravioli con formaggio di Capra
Goat Cheese ravioli with Spinach, Tomatoes & basil-pesto
Tagliatelle al Limone
Pancetta, Garlic, Lemon, White-cream sauce, Lemon Zest
Lasagne di Vitello
Veal, Ricotta & Mozzarella Cheese & Bolognese sauce
Calamari ai Pomodoro
Calamari, Tomatoes, Garlic-White Wine sauce with linguine
Anatra con Funghi
Duck breast, Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs & Garlic
Capellini Basilico
Plum Tomato Sauce, Roasted Garlic, & Basil over Angelhair
Linguine Vongole Verace
Littleneck Clams with Garlic, Fresh herbs & White wine
Penne al Russo con Salmone
Fresh Salmon pieces with capers & Spicy Vodka tomato-cream
Gamberi e Broccoli con fettuccine
Tiger Shrimp, Broccoli, Caramelized Onions & White Wine
Tagliatelle Burina
Mushrooms, Pancetta Ham, Sweet Peas in a cream sauce
Gamberi con Risotto
Signature Crispy Risotto, Tiger Shrimp, Tomatoes, Onions, Pine-nuts & Fresh Basil Pesto
POLLO e VITELLO
Pollo Martino
Chicken breast, Artichokes, Olives, Shallots, & Roasted Tomatoes
Pollo Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola, Roasted Tomatoes, Walnuts & Potatoes
Pollo DINOTTO
Spinach, Pinenuts, Goat Cheese; Marinara Roasted Potatoes
Pollo Rosmarino
Grilled Garlic-Rosemary Chicken; with Spinach & Potatoes
Vitello alla Marsala
Veal tenderloin slices, Mushrooms & Marsala wine sauce (Chicken Substitute available)
Scallopine Milanese
Breaded Veal Cutlets; Tomato, Mozzarella, Arrugula salad (Chicken substitute available)
Vitello Saltimbocca
Veal tenderloin, Prosciutto, Sage, Fontina, & White Wine
Salmone Picatta
Fresh Salmon fillet with Lemons, Capers & White Wine
Manzo con Barolo
8 oz.Filet Mignon, Portobello Mushrooms & Red Wine sauce


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