Zanies Comedy Dinner at Saranello’s Friday January 30th, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
The perfect evening out with friends, family, or that special someone, topped off with live stand-up comedy from Zanies, right here at Saranello’s! $79.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Starter
Kale Caesar Salad
Choice of Entrée
Chicken Parmesan with Mostaccioli
Broiled Salmon with Salsa Verde and Cauliflower
Dessert
Chocolate Truffle
Jim Flannigan
Jim Flannigan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian from Chicago. Known for his fast paced, clever punchlines, Jim is a regular headliner at top comedy clubs including Zanies and The Improv, as well as being a regular performer at Chicago’s Laugh Factory and Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas, NV. Jim has opened for some of the biggest names in the world of comedy, including Sebastian Maniscalco, Demitri Martin and more, along with TV appearances on ABC, NBC, WGN & NBC Sports among others. Flannigan spent 3 years as the co-host of the hilarious All Over the Place, a weekly podcast that is just that, with Pat McGann. In April 2023, Jim recorded a set for Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Presents The Showcase, to be released later this year.
Vince Maranto
Vince started his comedy career at the now defunct Comedy Cottage in suburban Chicago in 1982. He quickly became a regular at the local clubs, and then worked his way throughout the U.S. During the years that followed, Vince performed for Zanies, The Funny Bones, The Improv, Catch A Rising Star, and Funny Business, among many, many other clubs. All of which total over 40,000 shows @ over 600 different clubs, colleges and one-nighters (plus corporate shows and private parties).
