Acanto

Name: Acanto
Address: 18 S Michigan Ave Steps from Millennium Park, between Madison and Monroe on Michigan Avenue 60603-3200, Chicago, Illinois
Telephone: 13125780763

Menu last updated: 2024-01-28

Lunch

Mixed Olives

garlic, rosemary, orange

Bruschetta di Funghi

grilled maitake mushrooms, cured egg yolk, fingerling potato chips, aged balsamic

Fritto Misto

crispy fried shrimp, pepperoncini, castelvetrano olives, lemon, pilacca aioli

Formaggi

Cheese: gorgonzola DOP, capra sarda, robiola langhe "tre latte". Accompaniments: honeycomb, seasonal fruit, salted mixed nuts, fig & date cake (Nuts)

Oysters Calabrese

bluepoint oysters, parmigiano breadcrumbs, calabrian chili crustacean butter

Arancini**

fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli

Filet of Beef Carpaccio*

arugula & herb salad, capers, parmigiano, first-press olive oil

Scallops con Uve* **

seared sea scallops, rosemary & thyme roasted grapes, olive pesto, pistachios

House-Made Polpette

beef, veal, and pork meatballs, pomodoro, shaved parmigiano

Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)

seasonal vegetables, fennel sausage, ciabatta, parmigiano

Chopped Bibb

butter lettuce, gem lettuce, radish, tarragon, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, foccacia croutons, roasted garlic dressing

Antipasto Salad

roasted red peppers, eggplant, shaved fennel, olives, parmesan, marinated cherry tomatoes, herb vinaigrette

Simple Greens

organic mesclun, shaved parmigiano, truffle vinaigrette

Baby Arugula**

cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, cucumber, red onion, shaved parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette

Chicken Piccata***

roasted broccolini, capers, piccata sauce

Pesce del Giorno*

seasonally prepared

The Italian Job**

porchetta, soppressata, hot soppressata, hot coppa, stracciatella, arugula, tomato, pesto aioli, sicilian sesame roll

Whitefish*

house pickles, arugula, caper aioli

Rigatoni

fennel sausage and mushroom tomato ragu, cacio cavalo, fried breadcrumbs

Mushroom Tagliatelle

chestnut mushrooms, spinach, caraway, garlic & shallot butter, parmesan, chives

Risotto of the Day

chef's daily seasonal creation

Lobster Fusilli

squid ink fusilli, lobster, scallops, shrimp, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crispy garlic

Meatball Bucatini

slow-braised meatballs, pomodoro, shaved parmigiano

Margherita

fior di latte, marinara, basil

Mushroom

truffled ricotta, roasted garlic, parmigiano

Spicy Calabrese

fireball sausage, fior di latte, chile pomodoro sauce

Bread Selection

seeded cracker, rosemary and garlic focaccia

Tuscan Potatoes

olive oil, garlic, herbs, parmigiano

Roasted Broccolini

olive oil, garlic, parmigiano

Negroni Classico

engine italian gin, cocchi vermouth di torino, campari bitter, orange twist

Martini "Al Acanto"

panarea island gin, cinzano 1757 dry vermouth, castelvetrano olive

The Southern Versailles

pierre ferrand cognac, campanian apple liqueur, strega herbal, lemon

Martini Piemontese

elena gin, cocchi vermouth di torino extra dry, gorgonzola olive

Montferrat Cocktail

basil hayden bourbon, porcini-infused vermouth di torino, benedictine, bitters

The Acanto "Chinato-Cask" Old-Fashioned

barrell 10 year single barrel bourbon, demerara, bay, apricot, hickory smoke

Tarocco

vodka, martini & rossi fiero, blood orange liqueur, lemon, cranberry bitters

Aperol Spritz

aperol, prosecco, grapefruit-olive garnish

Brachetto Spritz

cocchi rosa aperitif, sparkling brachetto rosato, grapefruit twist

Bicerin di Torino**

served hot aged rum, espresso, bittersweet chocolate ganache, hazelnut, steamed milk

Fresh - Brut Passerina - Cocci Grifone "Tará" - Marche IGT

Pink - Brut Rosé - Cantina Pedres - Sardegna IGT

Champagne-Ish - Metodo Classico - Barone Pizzini "Animante" - Franciacorta DOCG

Sweet - Moscato d'Asti - G.D. Vajra - Asti DOCG, Piemonte

Crisp - Verdicchio - Monte Zovo "Le Civaie" - Lugana DOC, Lombardia

Silky - Arneis - Damilano - Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Floral - Zibbibo - Donnafugata "Lighea" - Sicilia DOC

Ripe - Malvasia - Palazzo Tronconi "Fatia" - Lazio DOC

Full - Chardonnay - Massolino - Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Floral, Crisp - Nebbiolo - G.D. Vajra "Rosa Bella" - Piemonte IGT

Savory, Herbal - Sangiovese/Syrah - Buondonno - Toscana IGT

Sparkling - Lambrusco - Famiglia Carofoli "L'Onesta" - Emilia-Romagna Doc

Fruity - Frappato - Valle dell'acate - Sicilia DOC

Spicy - Nebbiolo - Nino Negri - Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Lombardia

Ripe - Dolcetto - Bruno Rocca "Trifole" - Alba DOC, Piemonte

Rustic - Carignano - Santadi "Grotta Rossa" - Sulcis DOC, Sardegna

Big - Supertuscan - Montepeloso "A Quo" - Toscana IGT

Fancy - Corvina Blend - Palazzo Maffei - Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto

Peroni - Italian Pilsner - Veneto

Sketchbook "Snowy Owl" - Red Rye Ale - Evanston

Moody Tongue "Juiced Lychee" - American IPA - Chicago

Forst Sixtus - Doppelbock - Alto-Adige

Lurisia Italian Sodas

chinotto (bitter orange), lemon, or blood orange

Ferrarelle

sparkling mineral water

Aperitif Spritz

martini & rossi "floreale" n/a bitter, n/a sparkling, orange

Stappi "Camparisoda"

bitter red aperitif soda

Dinner

Bruschetta di Funghi

grilled maitake mushrooms, cured egg yolk, fingerling potato chips, aged balsamic

Fritto Misto

tempura-fried shrimp, castelvetrano olives, cherry peppers, calabrian chili aioli

Mixed Olives

garlic, rosemary, orange

Formaggi

Cheese: gorgonzola DOP, capra sarda, robiola langhe "tre latte". Accompaniments: honeycomb, seasonal fruit, salted mixed nuts, fig & date cake (Nuts)

House-Made Polpette

beef, veal, and pork meatballs, pomodoro, shaved parmigiano

Oysters Calabrese

bluepoint oysters, parmigiano breadcrumbs, calabrian chili crustacean butter

Arancini**

fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli

Filet of Beef Carpaccio*

arugula & herb salad, capers, parmigiano, first-press olive oil

Scallops con Uve* **

seared sea scallops, rosemary & thyme roasted grapes, olive pesto, pistachios

Octopus

crispy-braised, yellow & green beans, potato, spicy tomato passata, fresh herbs

Pear Salad**

watercress, endive, gorgonzola, shaved shallot, hazelnuts, roasted pear vinaigrette

Baby Arugula**

cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, cucumber, red onion, shaved parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette

Antipasto Salad

roasted red peppers, eggplant, shaved fennel, olives, parmigiano, marinated cherry tomatoes, herb vinaigrette

Rigatoni

fennel sausage and mushroom tomato ragu, cacio cavalo, fried breadcrumbs

Agnolotti

filled with red wine-braised beef shank, pork ribs and rabbit, sage and butter sauce

Mushroom Tagliatelle

chestnut mushrooms, spinach, caraway, garlic & shallot butter, parmesan, chives

Risotto of the Day

chef 's daily seasonal creation

Lobster Fusilli

squid ink fusilli, lobster, scallops, shrimp, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crispy garlic

Gnocchi al Forno

ricotta gnocchi, roasted squash, butternut cream, parmigiano, rosemary, pepita crumble

Meatball Bucatini

slow-braised meatballs, pomodoro, shaved parmigiano

Roasted Rabbit

blue ridge farms rabbit leg confit, prosciutto-wrapped loin, piemontese giardiniera

Chicken Piccata***

roasted broccolini, capers, piccata sauce

Wild Striped Bass*

pan-roasted sea bass, braised beluga lentils, sunchoke cream, shaved cauliflower & herb salad

Pesce del Giorno*

seasonally prepared

Bread Selection

seeded cracker, rosemary and garlic focaccia

Polenta

mushroom, parmigiano, chives

Side Salad

organic mesclun, shaved parmigiano, truffle vinaigrette

Roasted Broccolini

olive oil, garlic, parmigiano

Tuscan Potatoes

olive oil, garlic, herbs, parmigiano

Negroni Classico

engine italian gin, cocchi vermouth di torino, campari bitter, orange twist

Martini "Al Acanto"

panarea island gin, cinzano 1757 dry vermouth, castelvetrano olive

The Southern Versailles

pierre ferrand cognac, campanian apple liqueur, strega herbal, lemon

Martini Piemontese

elena gin, cocchi vermouth di torino extra dry, gorgonzola olive

Montferrat Cocktail

basil hayden bourbon, porcini-infused vermouth di torino, benedictine, bitters

The Acanto "Chinato-Cask" Old-Fashioned

barrell 10-year single barrel bourbon, demerara, bay, apricot, hickory smoke

Tarocco

vodka, martini & rossi fiero, blood orange liqueur, lemon, cranberry bitters

Aperol Spritz

aperol, prosecco, grapefruit-olive garnish

Brachetto Spritz

cocchi rosa aperitif, sparkling brachetto rosato, grapefruit twist

Bicerin di Torino**

served hot aged rum, espresso, bittersweet chocolate ganache, hazelnut, steamed milk

Fresh - Brut Passerina - Cocci Grifone "Tará" - Marche IGT

Pink - Brut Rosé - Cantina Pedres - Sardegna IGT

Champagne-Ish - Metodo Classico - Barone Pizzini "Animante" - Franciacorta DOCG

Sweet - Moscato d'Asti - G.D. Vajra - Asti DOCG, Piemonte

Crisp - Verdicchio - Monte Zovo "Le Civaie" - Lugana DOC, Lombardia

Silky - Arneis - Damilano - Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Floral - Zibbibo - Donnafugata "Lighea" - Sicilia DOC

Ripe - Malvasia - Palazzo Tronconi "Fatia" - Lazio DOC

Full - Chardonnay - Massolino - Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Floral, Crisp - Nebbiolo - G.D. Vajra "Rosabella" - Piemonte IGT

Savory, Herbal - Sangiovese/Syrah - Buondonno - Toscana IGT

Sparkling - Lambrusco - Famiglia Carofoli "L'onesta" - Emilia-Romagna DOC

Fruity - Frappato - Valle dell'Acate - Sicilia DOC

Spicy - Nebbiolo - Nino Negri - Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Lombardia

Ripe - Dolcetto - Bruno Rocca "Trifole" - Alba DOC, Piemonte

Rustic - Carignano - Santadi "Grotta Rossa" - Sulcis DOC, Sardegna

Big - Supertuscan - Montepeloso "A Quo" - Toscana IGT

Fancy - Corvina Blend - Palazzo Maffei - Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto

Peroni - Italian Pilsner - Veneto

Sketchbook "Snowy Owl" - Red Rye Ale - Evanston

Moody Tongue "Juiced Lychee" - American IPA - Chicago

Forst Sixtus - Doppelbock - Alto-Adige

Lurisia Italian Sodas

chinotto (bitter orange), lemon, or blood orange

Ferrarelle

sparkling mineral water

Aperitif Spritz

martini & rossi "floreale" n/a bitter, n/a sparkling, orange

Stappi "Camparisoda"

bitter red aperitif soda

Happy Hour

Sparkling

White

Red

Hopewell "Italian Ice" | Chicago | Citrus Lager | 4.2% ABV

Peroni | Lombardia | Premium Lager | 5.1% ABV

Mixed Olives

garlic, rosemary, orange

Bruschetta di Funghi

grilled maitake mushrooms, cured egg yolk, fingerling potato chips, aged balsamic

Tomato Bruschetta

fior di latte, basil, balsamic, olive oil

Margherita Pizza

fior di latte, marinara, basil

Spicy Calabrese Pizza

fireball sausage, fior di latte, chile pomodoro sauce

Mushroom Pizza

truffled ricotta, roasted garlic, parmesan

Dessert

Cheese

gorgonzola dop, robiola langhe tre latte, capra sarda

Accompaniments

honeycomb, seasonal fruit, salted mixed nuts, fig & date cake

Bonèt All' Amaretto**

Chocolate flan, creamy ganache, amaretti cookie, candied almonds. Pair with Alagna "Ostinato" Marsala, Dolce $12

Classic Tiramisu

Coffee sponge, mascarpone cream, coffee gelato. Pair with Santa Cristina, Vin Santo $15. Take Any of These Desserts on The Go!

Sinfonia di Mele**

Apple and tarragon sorbet, tarragon whipped ganache, apple glass, hazelnut sponge, compressed apple. Pair with Donnafugata "Ben Ryé" Zibbibo $25

Torta di Cioccolato

Flourless cake, bahibe chocolate mousse, chocolate-cayenne sorbet, cocoa nibs. Pair with Damilano Barolo Chinato $22. Take Any of These Desserts on The Go!

House Made Seasonal Gelati or Sorbetti

Bicerin di Torino**

aged rum, espresso, bittersweet chocolate ganache, hazelnut, steamed milk

Coffee

Espresso

Macchiato, Cappuccino, Latte

Mocha

Affogato

Sicilian Blood Orange Green

Sicilian Wildflower Chai

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Chamomile

Uncaffeinated Selections

Moroccan Mint Meritage

Uncaffeinated Selections

Emperor's Lemon Meritage

Uncaffeinated Selections

Cocchi, Brachetto d'Acqui

G.D. Vajra, Moscato d'Asti

Santa Cristina, Vin Santo

Alagna, Marsala Dolce "Ostinato"

Damilano Barolo Chinato

Donnafugata "Ben Ryé" Zibbibo

Candolini

Marolo 3-Year, Amarone

Marolo, Brunello

Marolo Gewurztraminer

Nardini Bassano

Nardini "Mandorla" Almond-Scented

Nardini "Cedro" Citron-Scented

Poli "Arzente" Trebbiano, 10-Year

Poli "Cleopatra" Moscato

Poli "Sarpa", Merlot/Cabernet

Poli "Torcolato" Vespaiolo

Poli Moscato

Amaro d'Arancia Rossa, Sicilia

Serravalle, Sicilia

Cardamaro, Piemonte

Montenegro, Bologna

Nonino, Friuli

Bresca Dorada Mirto, Sardegna

Bresca Dorada Mirto Verde, Sardegna

Nastro d'Oro, Campagna

Lucano Essenzia Riserva, Basilicata

Amaro dell'Etna, Sicilia

Zucca, Milano

Foro, Piemont

Tosolini, Friuli

Sfumato, Friuli

Lucano, Basilicata

Luxardo, Veneto

Ramazzotti, Milano

Cynar, Molise

Averna, Sicilia

Nonino Riserva, Friuli

Paolucci Ciociaro, Lazio

Fernet Branca, Milano

Branca Menta, Milano

Varnelli Dell'erborista, Marche

Sibilia, Marche

Braulio, Valtellina

Santa Maria al Monte, Liguria

2023 "Amaro D'acanto"

centerbe-style - sourced from our sommelier's garden - fennel, mint, and wormwood

Wine List

Chardonnay-Ribolla Gialla, Movia "Puro" '11 Collio ~ Brda

Brut Pet-Nat Barbera Rosé, Ercole, Monferratto, Piemonte IGT

Extra Brut Classico, Barone Pizzini "Animante" Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia

Brut Satén, Barone Pizzini '14 Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia

Brut Gran Riserva, Barone Pizzini "Bagnadore" '09 Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia

Brut Pinot Nero Rosé, Barone Pizzini '14 Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia

Brut Classico, Enrico Serafino '17 Alta Langa DOCG, Piemonte

Brut Nature Nebbiolo Rosé, Luigi Giordano '17 Barbaresco, Piemonte IGT

Brut Cortese, Fontanassa "Iha-Ble" '11 Gavi DOCG, Piemonte

Brut Prosecco, Sorelle Bronca, Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Veneto

Lambrusco Salamino, Medici Ermete "Concerto" Lambrusco Reggiano DOC, Emilia-Romagna

Sagrantino Brut, Scacciadiavoli, Montefalco IGT, Umbria

Brut Blanc de Blancs, Benanti "Noblesse" Carricante '17 Etna DOC, Sicilia

Brachetto Dolce, Cocchi, Acqui DOC, Piemonte

Prie Blanc, Ermes Pavese Blanc de Morgex '20 Valle d'Aosta DOC

Pinot Bianco, Cantina Bolzano '20 Trentino-Alto Adige DOC

Malvasia Blend, Pallavicini "Poggio Verde" '20 Frascati Superiore DOCG, Lazio

Garganega, Suavia "Monte Carbonare" '20 Soave Classico DOC, Veneto

Cortese, La Scolca "Gavi dei Gavi" '21 Gavi DOCG, Piemonte

Cataratto Blend, Mortellito "Calaiancu" '19 Sicilia IGT

Chardonnay, Vie di Romans '20 Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli-Venzia Giulia

Pinot Bianco, Colterenzio "Puiten" '19 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Greco di Tufo, Quintodecimo "Jaune d'Arles" '17 Greco di Tufo DOCG, Campagna

Verdicchio, Pievalta "San Paolo" Riserva '16 Castelli dei Jesi Classico DOCG, Le Marche

Müller-Thurgau, Erste & Neue '21 Trentino-Alto Adige DOC

Arneis, Damilano '21 Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Biancolella, Antonio Mazzella '20 Ischia IGT, Campagna

Chardonnay, La Miraja "Cuore di Luna" '21 Piemonte IGT

Verdeca, Masseria Li Veli "Askos" '20 Salento IGT, Puglia

Falanghina, Villa Matilde '20 Falerno del Massico DOC, Campagna

Gewürztraminer, Elena Walch "Vigna Kastelaz" '20 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Timorasso, Cantina di Tortona '20 Colli Tortonesi DOC, Piemonte

Timorasso, Borgogno "Derthona" '18 Colli Tortonesi DOC, Piemonte

Greco Blend, Montevetrano "Core" '16 Campagna IGT

Friulano, Le Vigne di Zamò "No Name" '18 Colli Orientali DOC, Friuli-Venzia Giulia

Zibbibo, Donnafugata "Lighea" '20 Sicilia IGT

Falanghina, Quintodecimo "Via del Campo" '19 Irpinia DOC, Campagna

Pinot Bianco, Terlan "Vorberg" Riserva '18 Trentino-Alto Adige DOC

Fiano, Zampaglione "Don Chisciotte" '18 Campagna IGT

Carricante, Barone di Villagrande '20 Etna Superiore DOC, Sicilia

Carricante, Benanti "Contrada Rinazzo" '19 Etna Superiore DOC, Sicilia

Grechetto, Tenuta di Salviano "Rigogoli" '20 Umbria IGT

Roscetto, Cotarella "Ferentano" '19 Montefiascone IGT, Lazio

Chardonnay, De Forville '20 Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch "Castel Ringberg" '20 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Pinot Grigio, Cantina Tramin "Unterebner" '19 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Vernaccia, Montenidoli "Tradizionale" '20 San Gimignano DOCG, Toscana

Nebbiolo Blend, Nino Negri "Ca'Brione" '19 Alpi Retiche IGT, Lombardia

Verdicchio, Allegrini "Oasi Mantellina" '21 Lugana DOC

Chardonnay, Isole e Olena '19 Toscana IGT

Fiano, Quintodecimo "Exultet" '19 Avellino DOCG, Campagna

Chardonnay, Aldo Conterno "Bussiador" '17 Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Chardonnay Blend, E. Walch "Beyond the Clouds" '19 Trentino Alto-Adige IGT

Verdicchio, Sartarelli "Balciana" '16 C.D. Jesi Classico Superiore DOCG, Le Marche

Floral, Nebbiolo Rosato, La Kiuva '21 Valle d'Aosta IGT

Minerally, Nocera Blend Rosato, Donnafugata "Rosa" '21 Sicilia DOC

Zesty, Corvina Blend Rosato, Zenato '21 Bardolino DOC

Cranberry, Ciliegiolo Rosato, Bisson '21 Liguria IGT

Savory, Frappato Blend Rosato, Lamoresca '21 Sicilia IGT

Full-Bodied, Aglianico Rosato, Elena Fucci "Titolo" '21 Basilicata Igt

Wild-Herbed, Teroldego "Rosato" Foradori "Lezèr" '20 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige

Rare, Vermentino di Corso, Lamoresca '20 Sicilia IGT

Stone-Fruited, Greco Ramato, Collecapretta "Pigro delle Sorbe" '18 Umbria IGT

Rich, Pinot Grigio Ramato, Vie di Romans "Dessimus" '20 Friuli IGT, Friuli-Venzia Giulia

Pignolo-Merlot, Radikon "RS18" '18 (Served Chilled) Friuli Venezia Giulia IGT

Petit Rouge, Danilo Thomain "Enfer d'Arvier" '19 Single Vineyard, Valle d'Aosta DOC

Frappato, Valle dell'Acate "Il Frappato" '21 Sicilia DOC

Pinot Nero, Grosjean '21 Vallee d'Aosta DOC

Nebbiolo, G.D. Vajra "Claré JC" '21 Langhe DOC

Vespolina Blend, Le Piane "Maggiorina" '20 Boca DOC, Piemonte

Croatina Blend, Le Piane "Mimmo" '18 Boca DOC, Piemonte

Chiavennasca, Sandro Fay "Téi" '20 Rosso di Valtellina DOC, Piemonte

Chiavennasca, Sandro Fay "Ca' Moréi" '17 Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Piemonte

Pinot Nero, Erste & Neue '21 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Pinot Nero, Colterenzio "St. Daniel" Riserva '19 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Schioppettino, Ronchi di Cialla "RiNera" '18 Friuli-Venezia Giulia IGT

Primitivo Blend, Cristiano Guttarolo "Joha" '18 Puglia IGT

Nebbiolo, Proprietá Sperino 'Uvaggio" '18 Costa della Sesia DOC, Piemonte

Lagrein, Colterenzio "Mantsch" Riserva '19 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Lagrein, Alois Lageder "Conus" '17 Südtirol IGT, Trentino Alto-Adige

Frappato-Nero, Donnafugata '19 Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Sicilia

Piedirosso, Antonio Mazzella "Per'e Palummo" '20 Ischia IGT, Campagna

Cesanese, Corte dei Papi "Colle Ticchio" '20 Piglio DOCG, Lazio

Dolcetto, Luigi Einaudi '21 Dogliani DOCG, Piemonte

Lagrein, Colterenzio '21 Alto Adige DOC, Trentino Alto-Adige

Nerello Mascalese Blend, Lamoresca "Elsa" Riserva '19 Sicilia IGT

Nebbiolo, Angelo Negro "Angelin" '20 Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Valpolicella Ripasso, Pra "Morandina" '19 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC, Veneto

Barbera, La Miraja "Le Masche" '20 Asti Superiore DOCG, Piemonte

Montepulciano, Francisco Cirelli "Anfora" '20 Abruzzo DOC

Colorino, Montenidoli '20 Toscana IGT

Nero d'Avola-Syrah, Donnafugata "Sedara" '20 Sicilia DOC

Barbera, Michele Chiarlo "La Court" Riserva '18 Nizza DOCG, Piemonte

Nero d'Avola, Lamoresca "Nero" Riserva '19 Sicilia IGT

Sagrantino Blend, Scacciadiavoli '20 Montefalco DOC, Umbria

Cabernet Blend, Sorelle Bronca "Ser Bele" '15 Prosecco IGT, Veneto

Schioppettino, Ronchi di Cialla '16 Colli Orientali DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Frappato-Nero, Lamoresca '21 Sicilia IGT

Freisa, G.D. Vajra "Kyè" '15 Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Nerello Cappuccio, Benanti '19 Sicilia IGT

Nerello Mascalese, Benanti "Contrada Cavaliere" '19 Etna DOC, Sicilia

Nerello Blend, Bonavita '17 Faro DOC, Sicilia

Piedirosso-Aglianico, Marisa Cuomo "Furore" '20 Costa d'Amalfi DOC, Campagna

Nebbiolo, Ghiomo "Sansteau" '18 Langhe DOC, Piemonte

Sangiovese, San Giorgio "Ciampoleto" '20 Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Toscana

Sangiovese, Poggio dell'Aquila '12 Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Toscana

Sangiovese, Altesino '20 Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Toscana

Sangiovese-Cabernet, Tenuta di Ghizzano "Veneroso" '17 Terre di Pisa DOC, Toscana

Nebbiolo, Marcarini "La Morra" '18 Barolo DOCG, Piemonte

Nebbiolo, De Forville '19 Barbaresco DOCG, Piemonte

Nebbiolo, Boroli '16 Barolo DOCG, Piemonte

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Nebbiolo, G.D. Vajra "Coste di Rose" '18 Barolo DOCG, Piemonte

Nebbiolo, Cordero di Montezemolo "Monfaletto '17 Barolo DOCG, Piemonte

Sangiovese, Il Palazzone '16 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Toscana

Sangiovese, Altesino '17 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Toscana

Sagrantino, Scacciadiavoli '16 Montefalco DOCG, Umbria

Teroldego, Elisabetta Foradori '19 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Trentino

Sangiovese, Fattoria di Basciano '19 Chianti Rufina DOCG, Toscana

Perricone, Marino Abate "Ricamo" '19 Sicilia IGT

Cannonau, Argiolas "Senes" Riserva '17 Sardegna DOC

Sangiovese, Selvapiana "Bucerchiale" Riserva '18 Chianti Rufi na DOCG, Toscana

Sangiovese, Tenuta Vallocaia "I Quadri" Vino Nobile '18 Montepulciano DOCG, Toscana

Gaglioppo, Du Cropio "Dom Giuvà" Riserva '16 Cirò Classico Superiore DOC, Calabria

Montepulciano, Di Majo Norante "Don Luigi" Riserva '16 Molise DOC

Bordeaux Blend, Caiarossa "Aria di Caiarossa" '16 Toscana IGT

Primitivo, Felline "Sinfarosa" '18 Manduria DOC, Puglia

Aglianico, Elena Fucci "Titolo" '17 Vulture DOCG, Basilicata

Aglianico, Villa Matilde '17 Taurasi DOCG, Campagna

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Vegan Menu

Bruschetta

tomato, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic

Fritto Misto

battered and fried seasonal vegetables with marinara

Mixed Olives

garlic, rosemary, orange

Sicilian Salad

fennel, citrus fruits, radish, taggiasca olives, red onion, radicchio, orange-chili vinaigrette, pink pepper

Baby Arugula

cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, toasted pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

ciabatta croutons, petit basil

Simple Greens

organic mesclun, truffle vinaigrette

Pomodoro

house vegan fusilli pasta, pomodoro sauce, basil, olive oil

Fra Diablo

house vegan fusilli pasta, crispy garlic, calabrian chile, marinara, isot pepper, olive oil

Primavera

house vegan fusilli pasta, seasonal vegetables, garlic, olive oil & fresh herbs

Risotto

acquerella carnaroli rice, mushrooms, pomodoro, olive oil

Bread Selection

seeded cracker, ciabatta

Polenta

mushroom, chives

Roasted Asparagus

olive oil, garlic, aleppo pepper

Tuscan Potatoes

garlic, herbs, olive oil

About

4.5 ( 44 reviews)
25-50, $$, $$$
18 S Michigan Ave Steps from Millennium Park, between Madison and Monroe on Michigan Avenue 60603-3200
13125780763

Across from Millennium Park, Acanto is a favorite for those who appreciate authentic, seasonally-attentive Italian food and an award-winning wine list. Acanto’s patio on Michigan Avenue is a dream setting for cocktails and mingling. Ideal for: conversation-friendly lunches, dinners and brunches, and happy hour wine gatherings Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch and Happy Hour. Acanto is a Gage Hospitality Group restaurant. Other GHG restaurants include: Beacon Tavern, Coda Di Volpe, The Dawson and The Gage.

Day of the Week	Opening Hours
Monday	11:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	11:00 - 22:00
Thursday	11:00 - 22:00
Friday	11:00 - 23:00
Saturday	11:00 - 23:00
Sunday	11:00 - 22:00

Dining Options

💺 Seating
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
🥡 Takeout
🍽️ Table service
📅 Reservations
🍷 Serves Alcohol
💳 Accepts Credit Cards
🌳 Outdoor Seating
🍸 Full Bar
📶 Free Wifi
💳 Accepts Visa
💳 Accepts Mastercard
🍷🍺 Wine and Beer
💳 Accepts American Express
💳 Accepts Discover
🍱 Lunch
🍽️ Dinner

Accepts Credit Cards

Recommended Reviews

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44 reviews

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Paul Kersten

2018-11-18 on google

This is a small restaurant. The food was excellent I had the sword fish and my wife had the filet. The wine was incredible. The service was great.

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Laura Harris

2018-10-21 on google

Awesome high quality, up scaled dinning experience! Good find for an out of towner looking for a swanky night in the big city.

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Doina Romanciuc

2018-07-09 on google

Nice, cozy place.

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Jeans are fine, but you wouldn't look insane if you showed up in a suit or a dress before the symphony or for a work lunch. I wouldn't show up in gym clothes

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This place is an opportunity for a great business dinner it's classy and very quiet