Acanto Menu & Prices — Chicago

strawberries, hazelnuts, shaved fennel, strawberry vinaigrette.(N)

Pasta

Contorni & Dolce

Garlic, rosemary, orange (V/GF)

Garlic, rosemary, orange (V/GF)

Crispy-braised, vidalia onions, fennel, parsley, fried capers, espelette pepper. (GF)

Fried tomato risotto, mozzarella, basil pesto aioli (GF/N/V)

Fried castelvetrano olives, cherry peppers, lemon, calabrian chili aioli. (GF)

Daily duo of procured Italian cheeses. Accompaniments: house ciabatta bread, marcona almonds, seasonal fruit & mostarda. (N/GF*)

Citrus vinaigrette, calabrian chili aioli, basil (T/GF)

arugula, parmesan tuile, EVOO, capers, lemon aioli. (t/gf*)

pork, veal and beef meatballs in pomodoro with parmesan and focaccia bread.

Truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto san daniele, aged balsamico

Rabbit confit, walnut puree, olive salsa, sage leaf, grilled crostini. (n/t)

Garlic Focaccia Bread with Seeded Crackers (G/A)

Insalate

Strawberries, toasted hazelnuts, shaved fennel, midnight moon cheese, strawberry vinaigrette. (GF/N/V)

Pink rhone gem lettuce, fried shallots, black radish, 24 month parmesan, creamy mustard vinaigrette. (GF*/V)

Burrata topped with Grilled Baby artichokes Sun dried tomatoes and Roasted Cippolini onion Topped with Evoo and aged balsamic. Allergies: dairy, nightshade

Organic mesclun mix, shaved parmigiano, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. (GF/V)

Ricotta gnocchi, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan and chives (V/GF*)

Heirloom carrot filling, English peas, salsa al burro carota (V)

Squid ink fusilli, lobster, scallops, shrimp, san marzano tomatoes, calabrian chili, crispy garlic (S/GF*)

House-made spaghetti, duck ragu, cherry tomato sauce, rosemary, pecorino

Flled with lobster and mascarpone in a lemon lobster cream sauce. (S)

Sicilian porcini, 24 month aged parmigiano reggiano, european butter (V/GF)

Fennel sausage ragu, yellow tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmigiano

Spicy vodka sauce, stracciatella, basil, parmigiano

Beef, and pancetta bolognese, parmigiano reggiano cheese, fried breadcrumbs (GF*)

Ricotta & Parm, basil, toasted pine nuts, genovese pesto. (n)

Secondi

Parsnip puree, confit shallots, bone marrow butter, barolo beef jus (T/GF)

Roasted broccolini, capers, piccata sauce( GF*)

Cauliflower puree, hazelnut- truffle gremolata, brown butter sauce.

Roasted morels, english pea puree &herb burro bianco (t/gf)

seared sea bass, green beans, potatoes and basil puree.(n/t)

Calabrian chili, caramelized yogurt, golden raisins, sicilian almonds, mint. (V/GF/N)

Herb crema, parmigiano, chives (V/GF)

Olive oil, garlic, parmigiano (V/GF)

Strawberry, vanilla sherbet, crispy meringue, mint (gf, v)

Aerated marsala zabaglione, savoiardi steeped in muscovado Sparrow espresso reduction, powdered cacao. Vegetarian. Contains: Egg, Dairy, Marsala Wine (Cooked Alcohol), Espresso, Mascarpone, Flour, Organic Cane Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Espresso, Cocoa Powder.

Warmed flourless cacao cake, molten 62% Satilia core, cured orange, shattered double roasted hazelnuts, sparrow dark roasted coffee gelato. Vegetarian & Gluten Free. Contains: Hazelnuts,Chocolate, Orange, Coffee, Cocoa Nibs, Egg, Butter, Milk, Cream, Rice Flour, Cocoa Powder, Organic Cane Sugar

Sicilian pistachio mousse, honey, lemon olive oil, pistachios, amarena cherries. (gf,n,v)

Honey Crisps, mulberry Vermentino Granita. (gf)

Sparrow espresso pour over, house churned roasted vanilla, double chocolate or dark roasted coffee gelato. Vegetarian. Contains: Dairy

Vegetarian & Gluten Free. Contains: Dairy

Seasonal Selection. Vegan & Gluten Free.

Seasonal fruits & berries, raw blue agave, lime, Vegan & Gluten Free