Acanto

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  Lori Porter

  ·2 months ago

  “Had the lunch pri fixe menu with fennel and arugula salad, buccatini, and vanilla bean gelato. Everything was delicious. Definitely recommend!”

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  Patrick Williford

  ·2 months ago

  “Acanto was a fantastic choice! Our waiter, Andrew, had great style and a cool attitude to match, making our visit truly worthwhile. He recommended the focaccia bread and seeded crackers, which were excellent served with olive oil. For our meal, we enjoyed the Calamari appetizer and the Rigatoni, though the Lobster Cappelletti wasn't quite for us. Despite that, we are still giving 5 stars because the service was excellent. We initially planned to dine at The Gage next door but pivoted to their sister location, Acanto, due to seating logistics. We can’t wait to return to try the fish and chips at The Gage! The Gage menu is also shared on this review.”

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  Mike D

  ·2 months ago

  “The food was really great, and the service was above average. Thankfully, the hostess was able to accommodate our party of six on very short notice. She was extremely polite and immediately said, “Let me check on that before I give you an answer,” which I really appreciated. She was friendly, professional, and made the entire experience start off on a positive note.”

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  Rebekka Rea

  ·2 months ago

  “I was in town on business, stayed at the Chicago Athletic Hotel, and fortunately stumbled into Acanto. The vibe was warm, welcoming, and relaxed. I relied on the recommendations of my fabulous server, Jen, and dined on the most delicious fusilli. I was torn between the fusilli and Cacio e Pepe so I returned the next evening to have the Cacio e Pepe! Highly recommend!”

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  Joseph Boyd

  ·3 months ago

  “Allison was great, food was good. I had the Fusilli, crispy Tuscan potatoes, calamari, and dessert Tortino al Cioccolato (chocolate lave cake)”

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  K Reviews

  ·3 months ago

  “Have been to many Italian restaurants, including in Italy itself. This was AMAZING! Quick walk-in. Best bruschetta ever! Fusilli squid ink seafood pasta was so delicious. Panna cotta was soooo special. I’ve had it many times but this one was my favorite of all! So glad we came across this restaurant :)”

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  cvobs17

  ·3 months ago

  “I’ve been here multiple times now, and the experience has been consistent. Good food, good atmosphere, but slow service. Even when the restaurant isn’t full, the food comes slowly and there is no urgency to give you the check when the meal is over. I’d recommend this restaurant if you have no plans after your meal. But, if you have to make a show or other engagement after, it may be worth it to check with your server first to see if your timing is possible.”

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  Paula Cabrera

  ·3 months ago

  “I was truly impressed by the outstanding service we received from Austin. We were walking around Millennium Park during our family vacation and decided to stop nearby for lunch, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Everything exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely amazing. Every detail made us feel comfortable and taken care of. Honestly, if the lunch experience was this good, I can only imagine how incredible dinner must be. We enjoyed it so much that we are already planning to come back for dinner before our trip ends. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Chicago. Great food, great service, and an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Austin, and the entire team for making our family lunch so special!”

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  Katie Rose Dawson

  ·3 months ago

  “Last night was our second time at Acanto and it did not disappoint! The arancini is the best we’ve had. We shared the spicy vodka and the chicken piccata and they were both excellent. Plus the broccoli. It had an amazing cream sauce. The staff was polite and created in an excellent experience for us. We go every time time we’re in Chicago!”

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  Elizabeth Sciortino

  ·3 months ago

  “We love this restaurant for excellent preparation and authentic dishes, interesting Italian wines and super pleasant staff. And since we live nearby we've been many many times. But tonight was so crazy noisy...much less cozy atmosphere than usual. Wondering what's up with that? Could've used a volume control button!”