Named in honor of the nearby courthouse, Café Pro Bono has long been a Palo Alto favorite.  You can always count on this Birch Street standby for friendly service and great family atmosphere.  This restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Italian dishes including delicious, attractively presented appetizers, fresh pastas, fresh fish, steaks, chicken, salads and homemade desserts.  A full bar and extensive wine selection is available to complement your meal.  DO NOT MISS Susan's Downfall--the unofficial signature dish available as a starter or entrée--plump raviolis with Gorgonzola sauce crowned with a sprinkling of crispy toasted almonds.  Yum!  More info at http://www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com