Acanto

Italian restaurant

Introduction

Menu Highlights

• 🍝 Handcrafted Pastas: A variety of pasta dishes made in-house.
• 🍕 Stone Oven Pizzas: Authentic Italian pizzas baked in a stone oven.
• 🥗 Daily Specials: Fresh salads and entrée specials updated daily.
• 🍰 Desserts: Includes Acanto’s coveted Tiramisu and artisanal cheeses.
• 🍹 Libations: Italian classics like spritzes and negronis, along with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits.

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Wine Program

• 🍷 Award-Winning: One of only 300 restaurants globally to receive three stars from World of Fine Wine magazine.
• 🏅 Best of Award: Honored by Wine Spectator with a “Best of Award of Excellence.”
• 🍇 Extensive List: Over 700 wines from Italy’s 20 regions.
• 🍾 Rare Vintages: Includes bottles from upcoming winemakers and rare vintages.
• 🍸 Beverage Director: Overseen by Torrence O’Haire.

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Location and Accessibility

• 📍 Address: 18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603.
• 🌳 Nearby: Located across from Millennium Park.
• 🚗 Parking: Valet parking available at the University Club of Chicago at 76 East Monroe ($32).
• 🛫 Distance: 17 miles from O'Hare Airport, 12 miles from Midway Airport.
• 🚌 Public Transport: Easily accessible via public transportation.

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Operating Hours

• 🕒 Monday-Friday: Lunch from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• 🍽️ Sunday-Thursday: Dinner from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• 🍷 Friday & Saturday: Dinner from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• 🍻 Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
• 📞 Reservations: Recommended, call 312.578.0763.

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Accolades

• 🏆 Michelin Guide: Recognized in 2020 and 2019.
• 🍷 Wine Spectator: Best of Award of Excellence, 2 glasses (2016-2022).
• 🌍 World of Fine Wine: World's Best Wine Lists Jury Prize & 3 Stars (2016-2022).
• 🏅 Renzell: Best of Chicago List (2017).
• 🌟 TripAdvisor: Certificate of Excellence (2016-2022).

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Events and Private Dining

• 🎉 Private Events: Available for private dining and events.
• 👥 Capacity: Full buyout capacity of 120 standing, 75 seated.
• 🍽️ Catering: On-site catering available.
• 📅 Group Menu: Special group menus available.
• 🏢 Meeting Space: Suitable for receptions and banquets.

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Customer Reviews

• ⭐ Rating: 4.3/5 stars based on 543 Yelp reviews.
• 👍 Positive Feedback: Praised for its authentic Italian cuisine and extensive wine list.
• 🍝 Popular Dishes: Handcrafted pastas and stone oven pizzas are customer favorites.
• 🍰 Desserts: Tiramisu and chocolate bombolini receive high praise.
• 🍷 Wine Selection: Customers appreciate the diverse and high-quality wine offerings.

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: (312) 578-0763
🌐   Website: https://www.acantochicago.com/
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: 18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
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