Across from Millennium Park and situated 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. Under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Troy Jorge—whose background includes Michelin-starred kitchens—the menu spans both North and South Italy and includes handmade pastas, stone oven pizzas, and seasonal specials.
Executive Pastry Chef Kymberli DeLost-Cuschieri’s dessert menu features contemporary twists on Italian classics and artisanal cheeses.
Acanto is well-known for its award-winning wine list including being one of only 300 restaurants in the world to receive three stars from World of Fine Wine magazine and a “Best of Award of Excellence” honor from Wine Spectator. The curated list showcases more than 700 wines from Italy’s 20 regions and includes bottles from upcoming winemakers and rare vintages.
Rounding out the list is a libations menu filled with Italian classics including spritzes and negronis together with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits. The wine and libations list are overseen by beverage director Torrence O’Haire.
WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR
specially priced snacks and wine pours by the glass, 2-5pm
Learn to Speak Italian (Wine)
WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:30-6:30PM
Enjoy a wine tasting and fascinating lecture with Acanto’s Wine Director & Certified Italian Wine Expert Torrence O’Haire, and earn new confidence in the field of Italian wine!
