Acanto

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Chicago

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Outstanding dining experience. The food was fantastic, the wines were wonderful and well selected, the service was lovely and the dining room is warm and lovely. We love Acanto!
   

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   Gina

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a lovely evening. Everyone was happy with their dinner, including our 11 yr old granddaughter who ordered a pizza (not on the menu). We felt extremely accomodated, well taken care of. When next in Chicago we will return.
   

   AcantoResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Gina, Thank you for choosing Acanto for your dining experience. We're thrilled to hear that everyone in your party enjoyed their dinner. It's wonderful to know that you felt our team provided a lovely evening. We strive to make every visit a memorable one and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Chicago in the future. Best Regards!
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Chicago

   100 reviews

   5.0

   100 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A beautiful candlelit restaurant on Michigan Avenue with great Italian food and good wines and beers. The pastas made in house are particularly good.
   

   AcantoResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Michael, We are very happy to learn you enjoyed our house-made pasta offerings! Thank you for the great feedback!
   

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   Andrew

   VIP

   Milwaukee

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This has to be my 10th visit to Acanto. Excellent in every way as always!
   

   AcantoResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Andrew, We are very happy to know you are an Acanto aficionado and we would like to thank you for your amazing review! We are looking forward to your next visit! Best regards!
   

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   Joanne

   Chicago

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of thr best meals in the city. Excellent food and service, lovely room.
   

   AcantoResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Joanne, Thank you for the great review! We are looking forward to hosting you again soon! Kind regards!
   

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   margaret

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was such a nice experience, my friend and I stayed there for 4 hours and the staff made us feel welcome the entire time.
   

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   Bill

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always good. A little pricey, but that is the reality of downtown Chicago these days. Maybe that is why formerly packed restaurants are scraping.
   

   AcantoResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Bill, Thank you for the amazing review. We strive to bring the best quality ingredients to your table! We are looking forward to your next visit! Best regards
   

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   Gladys

   New York City

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was great but one of the servers kept taking my plate without asking if I was done because it looked like it. The lobster ravioli was disappointing lacked in flavor and the pasta wasn't hot enough and a bit still hard not soft enough. The meatballs were good but a bit dried if you didn't have the sauce with it.
   

   AcantoResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Gladys, We're glad that you enjoyed our service overall, despite the issue with the server who cleared your plate without inquiring whether you were still enjoying it. We will address and resolve the issue. We are sorry to hear our lobster ravioli and meatballs were lacking in taste and did not satisfy your palate. Your feedback is very valuable to us and will help us improve. We thank you for taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back soon, as we are looking forward to providing you with an outstanding and unforgettable dining experience. Best regards.
   

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   Jurgen

   VIP

   Chicago

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   In the Loop Michigan Avenue area, this is the best place to dine. Food preparation is consistently fine, the Italian wine-centric wine list is nicely constructed, and service is always outstanding. The pasta dishes here are the highlight, with perfectly executed and thoughtful flavor combinations. You feel comfortable and well taken care of in this charming restaurant.
   

   AcantoResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Jurgen, Thank you for the great review and thank you for your patronage throughout the years. We're thrilled to hear that you consider Acanto the best place to dine in the Loop Michigan Avenue area and that you find our pastas and our award-winning wine list satisfying. We're also very pleased that our service met your expectations. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit. See you soon!
   

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    Luke

    VIP

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The best seafood fusilli I have ever had. EVER. ANYWHERE. I ordered this on the recommendation of my charming server. I am limited to 2000 characters on this review which means I cannot do it justice. The presentation - sensational. The taste sublime, other worldly. The tender way in which the lobster was cooked and how it seemed embrace the bisque and envelope itself in the sauce. Let me see if I can try and explain how good the seafood bisque sauce was; the spice was fragrant and tantalized the nose, the taste was long and complex; what was more enthralling? The creamy richness of the sauce, the delicate piquancy of the spice or the creamy richness of the texture. I am not sure - but I think it is worth many more trips to see if I can find out. One other point to note, the maitre d was charming and so knowledgeable about the menu but was genuinely passionate about the food and wine. I do not mean that this enthusiasm was faux or contrived but genuine and heartfelt and really elevated the evening from humdrum to exceptional. Thank you.
    

    AcantoResponded on February 27, 2025

    Dear Mr. Williams, We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the fusilli and that you had a pleasant evening with us. Thank you for the amazing review! We are looking forward to hosting you again next time you are in town! Best regards!
    

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