Acanto
18 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Pickup Only
Antipasti

Mixed Olive
garlic, rosemary, orange (v/gf)$6.00
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$18.00Burrata 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)$20.00Grilled 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)$14.00Fork & Knife Salad
pink rhone gem lettuce, fried shallots, black radish, 24 month parmesan, creamy mustard vinaigrette (v, gf*)$16.00Gorgonzola 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*)$35.00Gramigna e Verde
fennel sausage ragu, yellow tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmesan (gf*)$30.00Radiatori
spicy vodka sauce, stracciatella, basil, parmesan (v/gf*)$26.00Pappardelle 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)$28.00Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Guanciale, black pepper jam, 12 hours cured farm egg yolk, parmigiano reggiano.$34.00Tortelli 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)$44.00Wild King Salmon Acqua Pazza
white wine & tomato broth, roasted baby fennel, nicol’s farms heritage potatoes, micro basil (gf)$46.00Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Braised veal shank, saffron risotto, natural reduction, lemon gremolata. (GF)$48.00Costoletta 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)$15.00Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
local sweet cherries, vanilla bean syrup, almond amaretti cookie crumble (gf, n)$14.00House Spumoni Slice
classic cherry, pistachio, & dark chocolate gelatos, rich hot chocolate fudge (n, gf, v)OUT OF STOCK$15.00Crostata di Pere
spiced Pinot Nero poached pear, Amaretto di Saronno almond frangipane, Franciacorta caramel, fior di mascarpone gelato (n, v)$16.00Fruit 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
Tortelli di Zucca
$32.00
roasted pumpkin stuffed pasta, fall spices, crushed amaretti, spiced mostarda, shaved grana padano.(v, n)
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Extra Charges may be applied to special modifications. To Go utensils will be provided by request only.
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