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Main dining room - Acanto, Chicago, IL

Acanto

4.8
4.8
3914 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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. Acanto boasts one of the most lauded wine programs in the US, including a 3-star rating by World of Fine Wine and a two-glass “Best of Excellence” rating by Wine Spectator. The libations menu is rounded out by Italian classics including spritzes and negronis along with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits.

The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus, the flowery leaf featured prominently in Roman architecture. Famed architect Louis Sullivan used Acanthus in his distinctive terra cotta ornamentation found on the facade of the historically-landmarked building that houses Acanto.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 578-0763
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Troy Jorge
  • Private party facilities
    The intimate dining room is ideal for rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, showers and post-wedding brunches, while Acanto’s patio on Michigan Avenue is a dream setting for cocktails. Up to 75 (seated) or 100 (cocktail) guests, inclusive of outdoor space.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Between Madison St. and Monroe St. across from Millenium Park.
  • Parking details
    The nearest self-park garage is the Grant Park North Garage. Enter from Michigan between Randolph and Monroe Streets. Exit at the far southwest of the garage (the green section); the exit is steps from our front door. We offer a discounted parking rate for the Grant Park North Garage. Every day, enjoy a $13 rate for parking for up to 12 hours. Please see our host stand for parking discount vouchers.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Learn to Speak Italian Wine Class

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    WELCOME BACK TO (WINE) SCHOOL! Our crowd-favorite series of wine classes continues. Enjoy a wine tasting and fascinating lecture with Acanto’s Wine Director Torrence O’Haire, and earn new confidence in the field of Italian wine! TASTING OF FOUR WINES | WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:30-6:30PM **View full class schedule at https://www.acantochicago.com/learn-to-speak-italian-wine
    Learn to Speak Italian Wine Class Photo

What 3,914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acanto dazzles with its "outstanding" service and delightful Italian cuisine, perfect for pre-theater dining or a cozy evening out. Renowned for its "creative" dishes, including the beloved chicken piccata and arancini, and praised for accommodating dietary needs. The ambiance is "romantic" and inviting, making it a Chicago favorite.

3,914 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely Valentines Day Lunch; my Wife loved the ambiance. I have celiacs and the staff was extremely aware of how to protect me and deliver a delicious meal..

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  2. Carolyn

    VIP

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful room, delicious food, outstanding service….

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  3. Kathleen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic-food, wine, ambiance. We hope to be back in the area. Would definitely go again.

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  4. Patrick

    VIP

    Calgary

    213 reviews

    5.0

    213 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening, from booking through being seated at our desired table, on to excellent service and food/wine. We are regulars and have yet to be disappointed. The wine selection is very good, even by the glass. The seafood fusilli is our go to main (tasty with a zippy spice to it).

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  5. Laraine

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always wonderful here. This beautiful restaurant is located across from Millennium Park and close by Symphony Hall. The appetizers change seasonally and are always interesting. For the main course, I had the fusilli pasta with lobster and my husband had the gnocchi dish, and both were excellent. The wine list features, among others, a large selection of Italian wines — we had a delightful sparkling Vermentino. The dessert menu was quite unique and offered at least six different selections. We ordered a superb panna cotta. We’ve been dining at Acanto for many years ago and we will return soon.

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  6. Susan

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch at Acanto during Chicago Restaurant Week. A great menu. I had the lobster ravioli, sauteed/roasted scallops and a meringue dessert. My friend had the arugula salad and the rigatoni Bolognese, and the chocolate dessert. We tasted each other's food and agreed that each dish was a winner. Service was great. Highly recommend.

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  7. Andrew

    VIP

    Chicago

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3 course restaurant week lunch menu. Excellent. Main was seared scallops. Incredible. Starter was lobster ravioli. Best I ever had.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience having lunch there with my friend. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Jan

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    enjoyed the restaurant menu and it was fabulous - great value, great service and the food was delicious

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  10. Sherry

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant week menu offers food not regularly available and tastes amazing. Service was good too.

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FAQs

Acanto offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Acanto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 578-0763.

Acanto is rated 4.8 stars by 3914 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Acanto

18 South Michigan, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Madison St. and Monroe St. across from Millenium Park.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The nearest self-park garage is the Grant Park North Garage. Enter from Michigan between Randolph and Monroe Streets. Exit at the far southwest of the garage (the green section); the exit is steps from our front door. We offer a discounted parking rate for the Grant Park North Garage. Every day, enjoy a $13 rate for parking for up to 12 hours. Please see our host stand for parking discount vouchers.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Troy Jorge
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 578-0763
  • Private party facilities
    The intimate dining room is ideal for rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, showers and post-wedding brunches, while Acanto’s patio on Michigan Avenue is a dream setting for cocktails. Up to 75 (seated) or 100 (cocktail) guests, inclusive of outdoor space.
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