*Cooked to order; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. **Nuts. ***Gluten-free available. ^From Passaporto: Val d'Aosta
Antipasti / Appetizers
Bruschetta di Prosciutto
$18.00
truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto San Daniele, aged balsamico
Mixed Olives
$11.00
garlic, rosemary, orange
vegetarian
gluten-free
Calamari
$21.00
crispy-fried, castelvetrano olives, cherry peppers, lemon, calabrian chili aioli
*Cooked to order; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. **Nuts. ***Gluten-free available. ^From Passaporto: Val d'Aosta
Wine
$9/Glass. Ask Your Server About Our Rotating. Sommelier Selected Wine Features
Sparkling
White
Red
Draft Beer
Peroni | Lombardia | Premium Lager | 5.1% ABV
$5.00
Snacks
Mixed Olives
$5.00
garlic, rosemary, orange
vegetarian
gluten-free
Bruschetta di Prosciutto
$8.00
truffle ricotta cheese, prosciutto di san daniele, aged balsamico
Tomato Bruschetta
$6.00
fior di latte, basil, balsamico, olive oil
vegetarian
Margherita Pizza
$13.00
fior di latte, marinara, basil
vegetarian
Spicy Calabrese Pizza
$15.00
fireball sausage, fior di latte, chile-pomodoro
Mushroom Pizza
$14.00
truffled ricotta, roasted garlic, parmigiano
vegetarian
Adoro Il Formaggio
$25
Cheese
buttery tomatruffle, our great big drunken ubriacone, the blue fior d'arancio
Accompaniments
honey glazed nuts, fruit & mostarda
Featured Val d'Aosta Menu Dessert
Hazelnut Tegole Cannoli** ^
$14.00
Vanilla crema pasticciera, tegole wafers, hazelnut praline, caramel. Pair with Monte Bianco $18
gluten-free
Dolci
Torta della Nonna Sfiziosa**
$12.00
Warm almond olive oil cake, citrus glaze, candied lemon almond streusel, olive oil sorbetto. Pair with Ben Rye Passito de Pantelleria $25. Take Any of These Desserts on The Go!
Torta Barozzi**
$14.00
Rum caramel, flourless chocolate cake, candied peanuts, coffee mascarpone. Pair with Florio Marsala, Semisecco $12. Take Any of These Desserts on The Go!
gluten-free
Lingue dei Gatti
$14.00
Whipped marsala wine custard on ladyfingers soaked in brown sugar espresso syrup and finished with the classic cocoa powder. Pair with Florio Semisecco Marsala $12. Take Any of These Desserts on The Go!
La Ciliegina Sulla Torta**
$13.00
Creamy mascarpone panna cotta, almond amaretti cookies, cranberry cherry consommé, an amarena "cherry on top". Pair with Braida Brachetto $14
gluten-free
Affogato
$12.00
sparrow espresso poured over housemade vanilla, chocolate or coffee gelato
House-Made Seasonal Gelati or Sorbetti
$9.00
vegetarian
Coffee
sourced from Sparrow
Coffee
$4.00
Espresso
$5.00
Macchiato
$6.00
Cappuccino
$6.00
Latte
$6.00
Mocha
$7.00
Loose Leaf Tea
$6. Sourced from Rare Tea Cellar
Sicilian Blood Orange Green
Sicilian Wildflower Chai
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Chamomile
uncaffeinated
Moroccan Mint Meritage
uncaffeinated
Emperor's Lemon Meritage
uncaffeinated
Dessert Wines
Braida, Brachetto d'Acqui
5oz$14.00
Full Bottle$70.00
Braida, Moscato d'Asti
5oz$13.00
Fattoria Montellori, Vin Santo
3oz$15.00
Half Bottle$60.00
Florio, Marsala, Semisecco
3oz$12.00
Donnafugata "Ben Ryé" Zibbibo
3oz$25.00
Half Bottle$100.00
Our Grappa Collection
served by the 2oz pour
Tosolini "Cividina"
$13.00
Candolini
$14.00
Marolo 3-Year, Amarone
$17.00
Marolo, Brunello
$23.00
Marolo Gewurztraminer
$19.00
Nardini Bassano
$14.00
Nardini "Mandorla" Almond-Scented
$14.00
Nardini "Cedro" Citron-Scented
$14.00
Poli "Arzente" Trebbiano, 10-Year
$22.00
Poli "Cleopatra" Moscato
$19.00
Poli "Torcolato" Vespaiolo
$19.00
Poli Moscato
$22.00
Our Amaro Collection
served by the 2oz pour
Light & Aromatic
Serravalle, Sicilia
$15.00
Cardamaro, Piemonte
$13.00
Montenegro, Bologna
$14.00
Nonino, Friuli
$16.00
Bresca Dorada Mirto, Sardegna
$13.00
Bresca Dorada Mirto Verde, Sardegna
$13.00
Nastro d'Oro, Campagna
$13.00
Complex & Spicy
Lucano Essenzia Riserva, Basilicata
$21.00
Amaro dell'Etna, Sicilia
$14.00
Zucca, Milano
$13.00
Tosolini, Friuli
$14.00
Sfumato, Friuli
$13.00
Amaro Dell'etna Riserva, Sicilia
$25.00
Rich & Smooth
Lucano, Basilicata
$13.00
Luxardo, Veneto
$12.00
Ramazzotti, Milano
$13.00
Cynar, Molise
$13.00
Averna, Sicilia
$14.00
Nonino Riserva, Friuli
$23.00
Paolucci Ciociaro, Lazio
$14.00
Intense & Assertive
Fernet Branca, Milano
$14.00
Branca Menta, Milano
$14.00
Sibilia, Marche
$15.00
Braulio, Valtellina
$14.00
Santa Maria al Monte, Liguria
$14.00
House-Made Amaro
2025 "Amaro d'Acanto"
$17.00
umbrian-inspired: gentian, chicory, cacao, black truffle, hazelnut
**Contains nuts. ^From Passaporto: Val d'Aosta
Sparkling
Italian bubbles, from fruity & fizzy to rich & complex. Champagne can stay home - é il modo italiano
Largely considered the "rebuilder of the Friuli wine tradition", Livio Felluga elevated the land and grapes through renovation and wine-making innovation. The region now holds the prestige it deserves which of course continues to grow thanks to him and vintners inspired by him
Largely considered the "rebuilder of the Friuli wine tradition", Livio Felluga elevated the land and grapes through renovation and wine-making innovation. The region now holds the prestige it deserves which of course continues to grow thanks to him and vintners inspired by him
Largely considered the "rebuilder of the Friuli wine tradition", Livio Felluga elevated the land and grapes through renovation and wine-making innovation. The region now holds the prestige it deserves which of course continues to grow thanks to him and vintners inspired by him
Michele Chiarlo 2019 "La Court" - Barbera - Nizza DOCG
$150.00
Giuseppe Mascarello 2021 "Toetto" - Freisa - Langhe DOC
$140.00
Castello Conti 1989 "Castello Conti" - Boca DOC
$800.00
Three sisters tend to one-hectare of vines comprised of merely two hillsides to create wines of absolute grace - iconic of Alto Piemonte. The vines, planted by their father, are now all 50+ years old which give each vintage greater concentration while the previous gains further complexity
Castello Conti 1996 "Il Rosso delle Donne" - Boca DOC
$650.00
Three sisters tend to one-hectare of vines comprised of merely two hillsides to create wines of absolute grace - iconic of Alto Piemonte. The vines, planted by their father, are now all 50+ years old which give each vintage greater concentration while the previous gains further complexity
Castello Conti 2000 "Il Rosso delle Donne" - Boca DOC
$550.00
Three sisters tend to one-hectare of vines comprised of merely two hillsides to create wines of absolute grace - iconic of Alto Piemonte. The vines, planted by their father, are now all 50+ years old which give each vintage greater concentration while the previous gains further complexity
Castello Conti 2006 "Il Rosso delle Donne" - Boca DOC
$400.00
Three sisters tend to one-hectare of vines comprised of merely two hillsides to create wines of absolute grace - iconic of Alto Piemonte. The vines, planted by their father, are now all 50+ years old which give each vintage greater concentration while the previous gains further complexity
Ada Nada 2021 "Valeirano" - Barbaresco DOCG
$200.00
Ada Nada 2017 "Cichin" - Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$290.00
Sottimano 2020 "Basarin" - Barbaresco DOCG
$260.00
Family-made top-tier Barbaresco by the master of the Crus, all produced to the same specifics to demonstrate the differences terroir can contribute: Cottá for fruit, Basarin for racy spice, Fausoni for softness and aromatics, Pajore for elegance and austerity
Sottimano 2020 "Cottá" - Barbaresco DOCG
$260.00
Family-made top-tier Barbaresco by the master of the Crus, all produced to the same specifics to demonstrate the differences terroir can contribute: Cottá for fruit, Basarin for racy spice, Fausoni for softness and aromatics, Pajore for elegance and austerity
Sottimano 2019 "Fausoni" - Barbaresco DOCG
$250.00
Family-made top-tier Barbaresco by the master of the Crus, all produced to the same specifics to demonstrate the differences terroir can contribute: Cottá for fruit, Basarin for racy spice, Fausoni for softness and aromatics, Pajore for elegance and austerity
Sottimano 2019 "Pajore" - Barbaresco DOCG
$250.00
Family-made top-tier Barbaresco by the master of the Crus, all produced to the same specifics to demonstrate the differences terroir can contribute: Cottá for fruit, Basarin for racy spice, Fausoni for softness and aromatics, Pajore for elegance and austerity
Marchesi di Gresy 1987 "Camp Gros" - Barbaresco DOCG
$395.00
Rooted in tradition, the Marchesi estate has modernized only what is absolutely necessary in their farming and wine-making processes to stay as true to history and flavor as possible. Some of their bottlings are destined for youthful drinking, but not these - here, age and complexity reign!
Marchesi di Gresy 1987 "Gaiun" - Barbaresco DOCG
$395.00
Rooted in tradition, the Marchesi estate has modernized only what is absolutely necessary in their farming and wine-making processes to stay as true to history and flavor as possible. Some of their bottlings are destined for youthful drinking, but not these - here, age and complexity reign!
Brandini 2017 La Morra - "Annunziata" - Barolo DOCG
While Boroli has only been producing wine since 1997, they have cemented themselves in Piemontese history as they are one of the very, very rare owners of a monopole vineyard (a single-vineyard, fully owned by a single producer), Brunella. The Boroli's eyes are keen for excellence
Boroli 2015 "Cerequio" - Barolo DOCG
$320.00
While Boroli has only been producing wine since 1997, they have cemented themselves in Piemontese history as they are one of the very, very rare owners of a monopole vineyard (a single-vineyard, fully owned by a single producer), Brunella. The Boroli's eyes are keen for excellence
Boroli 2016 "Cerequio" - Barolo DOCG
$300.00
While Boroli has only been producing wine since 1997, they have cemented themselves in Piemontese history as they are one of the very, very rare owners of a monopole vineyard (a single-vineyard, fully owned by a single producer), Brunella. The Boroli's eyes are keen for excellence
Boroli 2017 "Cerequio" - Barolo DOCG
$280.00
While Boroli has only been producing wine since 1997, they have cemented themselves in Piemontese history as they are one of the very, very rare owners of a monopole vineyard (a single-vineyard, fully owned by a single producer), Brunella. The Boroli's eyes are keen for excellence
Boroli 2015 "Brunella" - Barolo DOCG
$400.00
While Boroli has only been producing wine since 1997, they have cemented themselves in Piemontese history as they are one of the very, very rare owners of a monopole vineyard (a single-vineyard, fully owned by a single producer), Brunella. The Boroli's eyes are keen for excellence
Bartolo Mascarello 2019 Barolo DOCG
$425.00
A self-described devout traditionalist here - right down to the original practice of blending each one of their prized vineyards with one another in order to create a singularly representative bottling of each vintage. No single-vineyards allowed!
Bartolo Mascarello 2018 Barolo DOCG
$450.00
A self-described devout traditionalist here - right down to the original practice of blending each one of their prized vineyards with one another in order to create a singularly representative bottling of each vintage. No single-vineyards allowed!
Bartolo Mascarello 2017 Barolo DOCG
$475.00
A self-described devout traditionalist here - right down to the original practice of blending each one of their prized vineyards with one another in order to create a singularly representative bottling of each vintage. No single-vineyards allowed!
Bartolo Mascarello 2020 Barolo DOCG
$600.00
A self-described devout traditionalist here - right down to the original practice of blending each one of their prized vineyards with one another in order to create a singularly representative bottling of each vintage. No single-vineyards allowed!
Abruzzo
Emidio Pepe 2015 Montepulciano - Abruzzo DOC
$450.00
Umbria
Antonelli 2018 "Chiusa di Pannone" - Sagrantino - Montefalco DOCG
$220.00
Paolo Bea 2018 "Pagliaro" - Sagrantino - Montefalco DOCG
$320.00
Paolo Bea 2017 "Rosso de Veo" - Sangiovese - Umbria IGT
Andrea Franchetti's masterful opus of single-site "cru-level" explorations of terroir and microclimate. Contrada C, the lowest elevation gravel soils, Contrada S in the midzone on fresh lava flow, and Contrada R at the highest site on decomposed volcanic rock. Sheer elegance
Andrea Franchetti's masterful opus of single-site "cru-level" explorations of terroir and microclimate. Contrada C, the lowest elevation gravel soils, Contrada S in the midzone on fresh lava flow, and Contrada R at the highest site on decomposed volcanic rock. Sheer elegance
Andrea Franchetti's masterful opus of single-site "cru-level" explorations of terroir and microclimate. Contrada C, the lowest elevation gravel soils, Contrada S in the midzone on fresh lava flow, and Contrada R at the highest site on decomposed volcanic rock. Sheer elegance
Lamoresca 2019 "Elsa" - Nerello Mascalese Blend - Sicilia DOC
$200.00
Gabriella, the matriarch of the family, set her sights on the future of Sicilian wine two generations ago when she shifted from purely Marsala wine production to purely fine wine produciton. The sixth generation, also named Gabriella, further shapes that foresight and excellence with sustainability
Donnafugata 2019 "Tancredi" - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend - Sicilia IGT
$140.00
Gabriella, the matriarch of the family, set her sights on the future of Sicilian wine two generations ago when she shifted from purely Marsala wine production to purely fine wine produciton. The sixth generation, also named Gabriella, further shapes that foresight and excellence with sustainability
Donnafugata 2018 "Mille e Una Notte" - Nero d'Avola Blend - Cta. Entellina DOC
$240.00
Gabriella, the matriarch of the family, set her sights on the future of Sicilian wine two generations ago when she shifted from purely Marsala wine production to purely fine wine produciton. The sixth generation, also named Gabriella, further shapes that foresight and excellence with sustainability
Alternative Bottle Formats
Quintarelli 2016 "Secco Bianco" - Garganega Blend - Ca' del Merlo IGT, Veneto
Billy Lawless is excited to announce a new chapter in the life of the historic Gage building – the opening of Acanto. The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus – the flowery leaf used extensively in Roman architecture and by famed architect Louis Sullivan in his distinctive terracotta ornamentation found on the facade of the historically landmarked building at 18 South Michigan Avenue. Acanto highlights rustic Italian cuisine in a casual, inviting setting. At the kitchen’s helm, will be Executive Chef Chris Gawronski executing handcrafted pastas, coastal seaside plates, stone oven pizzas, and an in-house charcuterie program.