Tanta

4.7

5066 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing.

Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine.

The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chef Tito Rocha, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Japanese, Chinese
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 222-9700
Website
http://www.tantachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesus Delgado
Catering
Tanta offers off-site catering for pick-up and delivery! Add some Peruvian flare at the next office lunch party, staff meeting, or dinner party at home. Visit our website for full details.
Private party facilities
Tanta’s private dining room is located on the restaurant’s second floor next to the rooftop terrace – perfect for a summer product launch or an intimate company holiday party. We offer family-style brunch, lunch and dinner menus, food stations, as well as passed appetizer selections.
Private party contact
Velvet Conley: (312) 222-9604

Location
118 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
on Grand Avenue between Clark and LaSalle
Parking details
Valet is available daily for dinner.
Public transit
The red line or the brown line can get you close to Tanta.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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NYE Celebration Dinner
$110.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in 2025 Peruvian-style with Tanta’s New Year’s Eve culinary experience! Ideal for early celebrators or those with post-dinner plans, our 7-course prix-fixe menu will be available from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. This exclusive offering showcases a carefully crafted blend of land and sea dishes enhanced by locally sourced and native Peruvian ingredients. A vegetarian menu will also be available. This experience will be $110 per person. Explore the full menu at https://www.tantachicago.com/nye. Please note that our regular à la carte menu will not be available.

What 5,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tanta in Chicago offers vibrant Peruvian cuisine, creating an "absolute delight" with dishes like ceviche and empanadas. "Amazing food" and "excellent service" complement the energetic rooftop ambiance. While some find it "expensive," many agree it's "worth it" for special occasions. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

5,066 Reviews

K
Kari
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Lomo Saltado was served with either a low quality steak or it was not cooked properly. The Steak is hard and chewy. Terribly cooked for two dishes. The Heart Anticucho is extremely spicy and hard/chewy. Causa de pollo was extremely salty. Ceviche also spicy it was difficult to eat. The Chicha Morada taste more like a lemonade than Chicha. Theirs Not enough PERUVIAN dishes to choose from. I had faith this restaurant from GASTON ACURIO will be another Delicious experience just like JARANA. The cook and Menu selection is the reason I will 100% Not recommend this “Peruvian” Restaurant to anyone wanting to taste our delicious cuisine. This is Not Peruvian and possibly is not cooked by one either.
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Ken
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good menu with very different selections, all good.
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Annie
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Definitely did not appreciate the fact that my table of guests (I was paying) was seated just inside the door at the top of the stairs. This meant that every time guests entered or exited, they were basically opening the door, with cold air, right onto our table. This table should be removed. Seriously. Plus it was LOUD LOUD LOUD even if we were upstairs. The food was great, the service was impeccable. But. Seriously folks, if I could get my money back for this very expensive work dinner, I would. Please hear me. I doubt sincerely that any party appreciates being seated IN THE DOORWAY. Geez.
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Michele
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food! Such an amazing atmosphere as well. Highly recommend!
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Angel
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me gustó mucho la comida y el servicio enhorabuena.
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Nick
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As per usual really enjoyed the Peruvian food. Wait staff was excellent & they never miss
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food second time here will come again
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Francisco
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
GREAT FOOD. Excellent service. Furniture a bit too much used.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Constant drumbeat might be fun for a bar, but it inhibits conversation at dinner. Food is ok
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Jenny
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went to brunch with the girls. It was a great experience overall. The food was absolutely delicious. The only thing is the wait staff kept coming to our table repeatedly making it seem like they wanted us to leave, while we were the only ones at this restaurant. Other than that, it was great and it was amazing. Will definitely go back for dinner.
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FAQs

Tanta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 222-9700.

Tanta is rated 4.7 stars by 5066 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

118 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
on Grand Avenue between Clark and LaSalle
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Japanese, Chinese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is available daily for dinner.
Public transit
The red line or the brown line can get you close to Tanta.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesus Delgado
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tantachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 222-9700
Catering
Tanta offers off-site catering for pick-up and delivery! Add some Peruvian flare at the next office lunch party, staff meeting, or dinner party at home. Visit our website for full details.
Private party facilities
Tanta’s private dining room is located on the restaurant’s second floor next to the rooftop terrace – perfect for a summer product launch or an intimate company holiday party. We offer family-style brunch, lunch and dinner menus, food stations, as well as passed appetizer selections.
Private party contact
Velvet Conley: (312) 222-9604

Tanta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

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Experiences

NYE Celebration Dinner

Menu

What 5,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tanta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tanta restaurant rated?

Is Tanta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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