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 consistenly 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!