Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar

Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar The wine program is The wine program is one of the most lauded in the U.S. with a two-glass “Best of Excellence” rating by Wine Spectator.
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Italian Fare & Award-Winning Wine Program Across From Millennium Park
Acanto is the ideal destination for those who appreciate authentic Italian cuisine together with an inviting dining experience in a conversation-friendly atmosphere.

Friday plans start on the patio. Join us at Acanto for Happy Hour from 2–5 PM and sip your way into the weekend—patio se...
10/02/2026

Friday plans start on the patio. Join us at Acanto for Happy Hour from 2–5 PM and sip your way into the weekend—patio season isn’t over yet. 🍹✨

JUST ADDED: A few more seats are now available for The Southern Italian Table W**e Dinner on October 7. 🍷🇮🇹⁠⁠Reserve you...
09/30/2026

JUST ADDED: A few more seats are now available for The Southern Italian Table W**e Dinner on October 7. 🍷🇮🇹⁠
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Reserve your seat at acantochicago.com.

Happy first day of fall from Acanto. 🍂⁠⁠Cooler days call for handmade pasta and a glass of Italian w**e.⁠⁠ ...
09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall from Acanto. 🍂⁠
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Cooler days call for handmade pasta and a glass of Italian w**e.⁠
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Negroni Week starts today. 🍊🥃 Celebrate September 21–27 with our Negroni Classico—a timeless blend of Engine Italian Gin...
09/21/2026

Negroni Week starts today. 🍊🥃 Celebrate September 21–27 with our Negroni Classico—a timeless blend of Engine Italian Gin, Cocchi Vermouth, Campari Bitter, and an orange twist.⁠
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Raise a glass with us as bars and restaurants around the world celebrate the iconic Italian cocktail for a great cause in support of Slow Food.⁠
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One week. 50 martinis. One unmistakably Acanto pour. 🍸⁠⁠Meet The Sardinian Tuxedo: Gotha “Menegiks” Seawater Italian Gin...
09/18/2026

One week. 50 martinis. One unmistakably Acanto pour. 🍸⁠
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Meet The Sardinian Tuxedo: Gotha “Menegiks” Seawater Italian Gin, Verità Italian Vodka, olive distillate, Atzori d’Oristano “Sardinian Sherry,” rosemary bitters, olive oil and a lemon twist.⁠
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Discover our Italian take on the classic during Martini Expo Week, available through September 20.

09/14/2026

What is the most important Italian w**e? 🍷🇮🇹⁠
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By popular demand, one of our most beloved events returns. Join us this Wednesday for The Most Important Italian W**e 2.0, where guest sommeliers from Chicago and beyond will make their case while you taste six nominated w**es and explore the history, culture, and influence behind each bottle.⁠
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Wednesday, September 16 | $60⁠
Reserve your seat at acantochicago.com.

Martini Expo Week is here through September 20. 🍸Meet The Sardinian Tuxedo: Gotha “Menegiks” Seawater Italian Gin, Verit...
09/14/2026

Martini Expo Week is here through September 20. 🍸

Meet The Sardinian Tuxedo: Gotha “Menegiks” Seawater Italian Gin, Verità Italian Vodka, olive distillate, Atzori d’Oristano “Sardinian Sherry,” rosemary bitters, olive oil and a lemon twist.

Italian at heart, unmistakably Acanto—and available for one week only. Join us as 50 of Chicago’s best bars and restaurants pour 50 martinis worth the trip.

Two special events. Two ways to experience the world of Italian w**e at Acanto. 🍷🇮🇹⁠⁠On September 16, The Most Important...
09/11/2026

Two special events. Two ways to experience the world of Italian w**e at Acanto. 🍷🇮🇹⁠
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On September 16, The Most Important Italian W**e 2.0 returns by popular demand, bringing together guest sommeliers for a lively debate—and tasting—centered around one big question: what makes a w**e truly “important”?⁠
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Then, on October 7, join Beverage Director & Sommelier Torrence O’Haire and our chefs for The Southern Italian Table, a five-course, family-style w**e dinner inspired by the food, w**es, and traditions of Puglia and Basilicata.⁠
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Seating is limited. Reserve your spot at acantochicago.com.

A cocktail on the patio, with a little jazz in the air. 🍸🎷Celebrate the final day of the Chicago Jazz Festival across th...
09/06/2026

A cocktail on the patio, with a little jazz in the air. 🍸🎷

Celebrate the final day of the Chicago Jazz Festival across the street in Millennium Park, and join us before or after the music.

A sweet taste of late summer. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with local sweet cherries, vanilla bean syrup and almond amaretti...
08/29/2026

A sweet taste of late summer. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with local sweet cherries, vanilla bean syrup and almond amaretti crumble. 🍒

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18 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60603

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

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