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    Acanto

    18 South Michigan Ave

    Chicago, IL 60603


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    Featured Items

    • Rigatoni

      Beef and pancetta bolognese, parmigiano reggiano cheese, fried breadcrumbs (GF*)
      $29.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Roasted broccolini, capers, piccata sauce( GF*)
      $28.00
    • Lobster Cappelletti

      Flled with lobster and mascarpone in a lemon lobster cream sauce. (S)
      $34.00

    Antipasti

    • Mixed Olives

      Garlic, rosemary, orange (V/GF)
      $11.00
    • Octopus

      Crispy-braised, vidalia onions, fennel, parsley, fried capers, espelette pepper. (GF)
      $26.00
    • Arancini

      Fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli (GF/N/V)
      $18.00
    • Calamari

      Fried castelvetrano olives, cherry peppers, lemon, calabrian chili aioli. (GF)
      $21.00
    • Formaggi

      Daily duo of procured Italian cheeses. Accompaniments: house ciabatta bread, marcona almonds, seasonal fruit & mostarda. (N/GF*)
      $24.00
    • Hamachi Crudo

      Citrus vinaigrette, calabrian chili aioli, basil (T/GF)
      $26.00
    • Beef Carpaccio

      Piquillo pepper puree, pickled beech mushroom, egg yolk jam, arugula, parmigiano (T/GF)
      $22.00
    • Meatballs

      Dry-aged beef meatballs in pomodoro with mozzarella and focaccia bread.
      $18.00
    • Bruschetta di Prosciutto

      Truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico
      $18.00
    • Lamb Ribs

      Date Calabrian glaze, roasted brown rice, basil & mint
      $36.00
    • Crostini Cinque Terre

      Rabbit confit, walnut puree, olive salsa, sage leaf, grilled crostini. (n/t)
      $19.00
    • Tomato Bruschetta (Not Vegan)

      $16.00

    Insalate

    Poached white asparagus served over green Asparagus puree', Rhubarb marmalade, toasted brioche, white asparagus velute' (Vegan, Gluten free)
    • Baby Arugula

      Strawberries, toasted hazelnuts, shaved fennel, midnight moon cheese, strawberry vinaigrette. (GF/N/V)
      $14.00
    • Fork & Knife Salad

      Pink rhone gem lettuce, fried shallots, black radish, 24 month parmesan, creamy mustard vinaigrette. (GF*/V)
      $16.00
    • Burrata

      Burrata topped with Grilled Baby artichokes Sun dried tomatoes and Roasted Cippolini onion Topped with Evoo and aged balsamic. Allergies: dairy, nightshade
      $25.00
    • Green Salad

      Organic mesclun mix, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. (GF/V)
      $14.00

    Pasta

    • Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe

      Ricotta gnocchi, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan and chives (V/GF*)
      $34.00
    • Agnolotti

      Heirloom carrot filling, English peas, salsa al burro carota (V)
      $28.00
    • Fusilli

      Squid ink fusilli, lobster, scallops, shrimp, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crispy garlic (S/GF*)
      $40.00
    • Umbricelli

      House-made spaghetti, duck ragu, cherry tomato sauce, rosemary, pecorino
      $32.00
    • Lobster Cappelletti

      Flled with lobster and mascarpone in a lemon lobster cream sauce. (S)
      $34.00
    • Porcini Risotto

      Sicilian porcini, 24 month aged parmigiano reggiano, european butter (V/GF)
      $28.00
    • Gramigna e verde

      Fennel sausage ragu, yellow tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmigiano
      $29.00
    • Radiatori

      Spicy vodka sauce, stracciatella, basil, parmigiano
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni

      Beef and pancetta bolognese, parmigiano reggiano cheese, fried breadcrumbs (GF*)
      $29.00
    • Pansotti

      Ricotta & Parm, basil, toasted pine nuts, genovese pesto. (n)
      $28.00

    Secondi

    • Petite Filet

      Parsnip puree, confit shallots, bone marrow butter, barolo beef jus (T/GF)
      $54.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Roasted broccolini, capers, piccata sauce( GF*)
      $28.00
    • Sea Scallops

      Cauliflower puree, hazelnut- truffle gremolata, brown butter sauce.
      $42.00
    • Striped bass

      Roasted morels, english pea puree &herb burro bianco (t/gf)
      $46.00
    • Branzino

      seared sea bass, green beans, potatoes and basil puree.(n/t)
      $44.00

    Contorni

    • Cauliflower

      Calabrian chili, caramelized yogurt, golden raisins, sicilian almonds, mint. (V/GF/N)
      $12.00
    • Tuscan Potatoes

      Herb crema, parmigiano, chives (V/GF)
      $12.00
    • Broccolini

      Olive oil, garlic, parmigiano (V/GF)
      $11.00
    • Green Salad

      Organic mesclun mix, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. (GF/V)
      $14.00

    Dolci

    • Meringata

      Strawberry, vanilla sherbet, crispy meringue, mint (gf, v)
      $15.00
    • Tortino al Cioccolato

      Warmed flourless cacao cake, molten 62% Satilia core, cured orange, shattered double roasted hazelnuts, sparrow dark roasted coffee gelato. Vegetarian & Gluten Free. Contains: Hazelnuts,Chocolate, Orange, Coffee, Cocoa Nibs, Egg, Butter, Milk, Cream, Rice Flour, Cocoa Powder, Organic Cane Sugar
      $15.00
    • Fruit Plate

      Seasonal fruits & berries, raw blue agave, lime, Vegan & Gluten Free
      $11.00
    • Formaggi

      Daily duo of procured Italian cheeses. Accompaniments: house ciabatta bread, marcona almonds, seasonal fruit & mostarda. (N/GF*)
      $24.00

    Arancini

    $18.00

    Fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli (GF/N/V)

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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Across from Millennium park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar is a treasured destination for those who appreciate authentic and approachable Italian food in a conversation-friendly atmosphere. Acanto serves seasonally-driven Italian cuisine from both regions of Italy utilizing artisanal ingredients from Midwest farmers and producers. While Acanto is well-known for its expansive, award-winning wine list that showcases more than 700 bottles, the libations menu is rounded out by Italian classics including spritzes and negronis along with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits.

    Location

    18 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

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