Italian
Acanto
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Featured Items
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
Arancini
Fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli (GF/N/V)$18.00
Bruschetta di Prosciutto
Truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico$18.00
Antipasti
Mixed Olives
Garlic, rosemary, orange (V/GF)$6.00
Octopus
Crispy-braised, vidalia onions, fennel, parsley, fried capers, espelette pepper. (GF)$24.00Arancini
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
Meatballs
pork, veal and beef meatballs in pomodoro with parmesan and focaccia bread.$18.00Bruschetta di Prosciutto
Truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico$18.00Burrata
Burrata topped with Grilled Baby artichokes Sun dried tomatoes and Roasted Cippolini onion Topped with Evoo and aged balsamic. Allergies: dairy, nightshade$25.00
Tomato Bruschetta (Not Vegan)
$16.00Panzerotti
Fried dough puffs, tomato, cacio cavallo cheese, spicy lemon-caper aioli.$18.00
Insalate
Poached white asparagus served over green Asparagus puree', Rhubarb marmalade, toasted brioche, white asparagus velute' (Vegan, Gluten free)
Fennel & Arugula Salad
grapefruit & orange supremes, pistachios, mint, lemon vinaigrette. (n/gf/v)$16.00Fork & Knife Salad
Pink rhone gem lettuce, fried shallots, black radish, 24 month parmesan, creamy mustard vinaigrette. (GF*/V)$16.00Treviso Salad
ricotta salata, pepitas, caponata, raisins, balsamico. (v/gf)$16.00
Green Salad
Organic mesclun mix, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. (GF/V)$14.00
Pasta
Gnocchi
Ricotta gnocchi, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan and chives (V/GF*)$34.00Agnolotti
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
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)$28.00Gramigna
Fennel sausage ragu, yellow tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmigiano$29.00Radiatori
Spicy vodka sauce, stracciatella, basil, parmigiano$26.00
Rigatoni
sugo di carne, pecorino, basil chiffonade (GF*)$32.00Orecchiette
Toasted flour orecchiette pasta, lamb sausage, braised rapini, Chile flakes, anchovy, pecorino$30.00
Secondi
Petite Filet
Parsnip puree, confit shallots, bone marrow butter, barolo beef jus (T/GF)$54.00
Chicken Piccata
chicken breast, spinach, lemon butter caper sauce, marble potatoes. (gf*)$28.00
Sea Scallops
Cauliflower puree, hazelnut- truffle gremolata, brown butter sauce.$42.00Striped bass
Roasted morels, english pea puree &herb burro bianco (t/gf)$46.00Orata
Crispy pan-seared bream filet, heirloom tomato, green bean and pickled red onion salad, rosemary puglian olive oil.$40.00
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)$11.00Green Salad
Organic mesclun mix, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. (GF/V)$14.00
Dolci
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$15.00Fruit Plate
Seasonal fruits & berries. Vegan & Gluten Free$11.00Formaggi
Daily duo of procured Italian cheeses. Accompaniments: house ciabatta bread, marcona almonds, seasonal fruit & mostarda. (N/GF*)$24.00Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Sweet cherries, amaretti almond crumble.$14.00Peach Gelato and granita
raspberry-aleatico wine granita, peach gelato, poached peaches, local raspberries$14.00Spumoni slice
classic cherry, pistachio, and dark chocolate gelatos, served with our rich, house-made hot chocolate fudge.$15.00
Radiatori
$26.00
Spicy vodka sauce, stracciatella, basil, parmigiano
Request advisory
Extra Charges may be applied to special modifications. To Go utensils will be provided by request only.
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All hours
| Sunday | 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:00 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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