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Acanto

18 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Pickup Only
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Featured Items

  • Black Truffle Cacio e Pepe

    ricotta gnocchi, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives (v/gf*)
    $35.00
  • Arancini

    fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli (gf/v)
    $18.00
  • Chicken Piccata

    sautéed chicken breast, garlicky spinach, lemon butter caper sauce, crispy marble potatoes (gf*)
    $28.00

Antipasti

  • Mixed Olive

    garlic, rosemary, orange (v/gf)
    $11.00
  • Char-Grilled Octopus

    roasted pepper peperonata, green olive, extra virgin olive oil (gf)
    $24.00
  • Arancini

    fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli (gf/v)
    $18.00
  • 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
  • House-made Meatballs

    Classic beef, veal & pork meatball with pomorodo sauce
    $18.00
  • Bruschetta di Prosciutto

    truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico
    $18.00
  • Burrata all'Ortolana

    burrata cheese, grilled baby artichokes, sun dried cherry tomatoes, roasted cipiolini onions, aged balsamic (v/gf)
    $25.00
  • Tomato Bruschetta

    $16.00

Insalate

  • Antipasto Salad

    Romaine, soppressata, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, oregano vinaigrette.(GF)
    $20.00
  • Grilled Treviso Salad

    ricotta salata, spiced pepitas, caponata, pickled raisins, aged balsamico (v/gf)
    $16.00
  • Mixed Greens

    organic mesclun, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette (v/gf)
    $14.00
  • Fork & Knife Salad

    pink rhone gem lettuce, fried shallots, black radish, 24 month parmesan, creamy mustard vinaigrette (v, gf*)
    $16.00
  • Gorgonzola Salad

    Klug farms butter lettuce, pickled granny smith apples, gorgonzola DOP, candied hazelnuts, saba vinaigrette. (v,n)
    $18.00

Pasta

  • Black Truffle Cacio e Pepe

    ricotta gnocchi, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives (v/gf*)
    $35.00
  • Gramigna e Verde

    fennel sausage ragu, yellow tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmesan (gf*)
    $30.00
  • Radiatori

    spicy vodka sauce, stracciatella, basil, parmesan (v/gf*)
    $26.00
  • Pappardelle All'Anatra

    egg ribbon pasta, duck ragu, orange scented pomodoro, vino di gavi, marjoram, pecorino.
    $38.00
  • Fusilli

    squid ink fusilli, lobster, scallops, shrimp, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crispy garlic (s/gf*)
    $40.00
  • Porcini Risotto

    sicilian porcini mushroom, 24-month-aged parmigiano reggiano, european butter (v/gf)
    $28.00
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

    Guanciale, black pepper jam, 12 hours cured farm egg yolk, parmigiano reggiano.
    $34.00
  • Tortelli di Zucca

    roasted pumpkin stuffed pasta, fall spices, crushed amaretti, spiced mostarda, shaved grana padano.(v, n)
    $32.00

Secondi

  • Filet Mignon

    parsnip purée, confit shallots, bone marrow butter, barolo beef jus (t/gf)
    $54.00
  • Chicken Piccata

    sautéed chicken breast, garlicky spinach, lemon butter caper sauce, crispy marble potatoes (gf*)
    $28.00
  • Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

    cauliflower purée, calabrian chili butter, pickled mustard seeds, fried capers (s/t/gf)
    $44.00
  • Wild King Salmon Acqua Pazza

    white wine & tomato broth, roasted baby fennel, nicol’s farms heritage potatoes, micro basil (gf)
    $46.00
  • Ossobuco Alla Milanese

    Braised veal shank, saffron risotto, natural reduction, lemon gremolata. (GF)
    $48.00
  • Costoletta Milanese

    pan fried bone-in veal chop, arugula & pickled shallot salad, parmigiano reggiano, grilled lemon.
    $58.00

Contorni

  • Cauliflower

    calabrian chili, caramelized yogurt, golden raisins, sicilian almonds, mint (v/gf/n)
    $12.00
  • Crispy Tuscan Potatoes

    herb crema, parmigiano, chives (v/gf)
    $12.00
  • Roasted Broccolini

    olive oil, garlic, parmigiano (v/gf)
    $11.00
  • Mixed Greens

    organic mesclun, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette (v/gf)
    $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. (v, gf, n)
    $15.00
  • Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

    local sweet cherries, vanilla bean syrup, almond amaretti cookie crumble (gf, n)
    $14.00
  • House Spumoni Slice

    classic cherry, pistachio, & dark chocolate gelatos, rich hot chocolate fudge (n, gf, v)
    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.00
  • Crostata di Pere

    spiced Pinot Nero poached pear, Amaretto di Saronno almond frangipane, Franciacorta caramel, fior di mascarpone gelato (n, v)
    $16.00
  • Fruit Plate

    Seasonal fruits & berries. 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

Ossobuco Alla Milanese

$48.00

Braised veal shank, saffron risotto, natural reduction, lemon gremolata. (GF)

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Acanto Locations and Ordering Hours

Acanto

(312) 578-0763
18 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Open now • Closes at 10PM

The Dawson

(312) 243-8955
730 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
Open now • Closes at 10PM
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