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    Acanto

    18 South Michigan Ave

    Chicago, IL 60603


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    Featured Items

    • Bruschetta di Prosciutto

      Truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico
      $18.00
    • Baby Arugula

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

    Antipasti

    • Formaggi

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

      Truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico
      $18.00
    • Mixed Olives

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

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

      Citrus vinaigrette, calabrian chili aioli, basil (T/GF)
      $26.00
    • Stracciatella Caprese

      Heirloom tomato, basil, focaccia crisps. (V/GF*)
      $22.00
    • Meatballs

      pork, veal and beef meatballs in pomodoro with parmesan and focaccia bread.
      $18.00
    • Beef Carpaccio

      arugula, parmesan tuile, EVOO, capers, lemon aioli. (t/gf*)
      $22.00
    • Tomato Bruschetta (Not Vegan)

      Ciabatta slice, tomatoes, mozzarella and balsamic (G/D)
      $16.00

    Insalate

    • Bibb Salad

      Butter lettuce, radish, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, focaccia croutons. (G*/D/A)
      $16.00
    • Green Salad

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

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

    Pasta

    • Risotto Bianco

      24 month aged parmigiano reggiano, mascarpone, european butter (V/GF)
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni

      Beef, and pancetta bolognese, parmigiano reggiano cheese, fried breadcrumbs (GF*)
      $32.00
    • Fusilli

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

      Housemade beef Pork and veal meatballs, pomodoro sauce, shaved parmigiano.
      $28.00
    • Mafaldine

      Basil pistachio pesto, breadcrumbs (N/V/GF*)
      $26.00
    • Lumache Pesarese

      Fava beans, tomato & fennel jam, oven-roasted cipollini onions, tomatoes (V/GF)
      $28.00

    Panini

    • Prosciutto Panino

      Prosciutto di Parma, fig jam, arugula, stracciatella .
      $20.00
    • Chicken Panino

      Chicken breast, tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, pesto.
      $18.00

    Secondi

    • Chicken Piccata

      Roasted broccolini, capers, piccata sauce( GF*)
      $28.00
    • Fish of the Day

      chefs daily selection.
      $38.00

    Contorni

    lemon oil, bread crumb, lemon aioli
    • Tuscan Potatoes

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

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

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

    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

      Vegan.
      $11.00
    • Formaggi

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

    Calamari

    $21.00

    Fried castelvetrano olives, cherry peppers, lemon, calabrian chili aioli. (GF)

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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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