Acanto
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(312) 578-0763Other options
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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
Chris Gawronski
- 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.
- Private party contact
events@acantochicago.com: (312) 372-4001
- 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. Every day we offer a discounted parking rate of $18 rate for parking for up to 12 hours. Please see our host stand for parking discount vouchers. $32 valet parking is also available at the University Club, 76 East Monroe Street.
- 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 - Alto-Adige, Part 2: Reds
$30.00 per person
Feb 8, 2023 onlyOur crowd-favorite series of wine classes kicks off once again with classes every Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm. 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. We continue our trip through the Alps, discovering the pockets of Alto-Adige that are remarkably warm and sunny, allowing for wonderful examples of indigenous and international red wines! Join us for a wonderful discovery of elegant cool-climate reds from one of Italy's less-understood regions. Includes tasting of 4 wines. After class, stay for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of your favorite wine! Class will take place on Acanto’s covered and temperature controlled patio.Learn to Speak Italian - Alto-Adige Pt 3 Sparkling
$30.00 per person
Feb 15, 2023 onlyEnjoy a wine tasting and fascinating lecture with Acanto’s Wine Director Torrence O’Haire, and earn new confidence in the field of Italian wine. At the crossroads of northern Italy, lots of cultural influence has affected the food and wine of Alto Adige; we wrap our Alpine class series with an exploration of the interesting historical odds and ends in the mountains, from Champagne-style sparkling to unique Eastern-European-influenced rosé and orange wine, and more! Includes tasting of 4 wines. After class, stay for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of your favorite wine! Class will take place on Acanto’s covered and temperature controlled patio.Learn to Speak Italian - Blind Taste Pt1 Structure
$30.00 per person
Mar 1, 2023 onlyEnjoy a wine tasting and fascinating lecture with Acanto’s Wine Director Torrence O’Haire, and earn new confidence in the field of Italian wine. The only people that say "wine is subjective" are people that don't understand how to taste wine analytically! Join us for a three part series on the practice of Blind Tasting, and learn to sort the myth and poetry from the chemistry and science! Part one: Structure focuses on the chemistry behind the texture of wine, and how to understand its variations. Includes tasting of 4 wines. After class, stay for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of your favorite wine! Class will take place on Acanto’s covered and temperature controlled patio.
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- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
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FAQs
Acanto does offer 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 3068 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(312) 578-0763Other options
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
- Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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. Every day we offer a discounted parking rate of $18 rate for parking for up to 12 hours. Please see our host stand for parking discount vouchers. $32 valet parking is also available at the University Club, 76 East Monroe Street.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Chris Gawronski
- 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.
- Private party contact
events@acantochicago.com: (312) 372-4001