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Experience Peruvian cuisine at Tanta - Tanta, Chicago, IL

Tanta

4.8 (5159)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
118 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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 Chefs Jesus Delgado and Jose Cubas, 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.

Dining areas

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 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Pisco Disco

    Multiple dates available
    Late Night Happy Hour—Cheers to Pisco Disco & Bites! Looking for the perfect way to wind down or turn up? Our Late Night Happy Hour is serving up exclusive Pisco cocktails and mouthwatering bar bites along with Live DJ spinning classic disco anthems & funky Latin remixes. Whether you’re craving a classic Pisco Sour or a bold new creation, we’ve got the drinks to make your night unforgettable. Pair your pour with our specially bar apps, from crispy empanadas to open flamed anticuchos,

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What 5,159 people are saying

Tanta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tanta delights with "fantastic" Peruvian cuisine featuring "phenomenal flavors" and "authentic" dishes like ceviche trios and Lomo Saltado. Patrons appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, "attentive service," and expertly crafted cocktails. While some find it "pricey," the "amazing" food and "great" dining experience make it a "highly recommended" spot in Chicago.
5,159 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful meal, wonderful food and restaurant. Service very good and very knowledgeable staff. Only low point was extremely loud in the indoor area on second floor. Will definitely return when in Chicago

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  2. Kristin VIP

    Chicago / Illinois57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food - still the noise level makes it a conversational challenge.

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  3. Jeff VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    First off, the food was outstanding! They have made some additions to the menu, including a few famous for being on their Miami Restaurant menu of La Mar. We had a ceviche, which was awesome, did the nigiri trio, which also was amazing, and then the scallops similar to the Miami restaurant, and they were great. A little small, but very good. Then the service issues began to pile up. We had Beef Skewers that were supposed to come out next and instead, brought out repeats of the earlier dishes, which we let them know we already had. It took over 40 minutes of sitting there to get Beef Skewers. And tracking someone down for a drink was nearly impossible during this time. Ultimately we got one more rice dish as well, which was awesome and called it a night. The food was AMAZING as usual. The service, they look short-staffed and maybe had a new ticket system, as there was mass confusion. Surely it will work itself out, but be prepared for a few snafu's while they do work it out. The food is worth it!

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  4. Joe

    East Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veal hearts came out cold so we sent em back. It was no biggie at all, manager was very nice about the incident and took it off the check.

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  5. Sinthya VIP

    Guadalajara12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    No me gustó la calidad de las proteínas. Muy básico y sin sabor el ceviche

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  6. Grant VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice outdoor space. If it's a sunny summer day and they have the DJ is a cool vibe.

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  7. rudy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were as advertised!! We had a great time, Tantas food is really good!!

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  8. Dario

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Octopus was delicious!

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Houston47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a lively Thursday night dinner for four at Tanta. The atmosphere was bustling (definitely make a reservation!) and the staff was friendly, though understandably busy. Our meal began with excellent pisco sours and the traditional ceviche—which set the tone for a delicious evening. We sampled lomo saltado, green rice and duck, and arroz mariscos. The green rice and duck were the standout; the duck was especially tender and flavorful. One disappointment was the red rice—it was much spicier than expected, which made it difficult for my family to enjoy, especially since typical Peruvian dishes aren’t that spicy. Next time, I’d be sure to ask about the heat level. Overall, it was a great visit, and I look forward to coming back—perhaps on a quieter night to really savor the food and ambiance.

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  10. Monica VIP

    Mexico City113 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was super noisy when we arrived, it is small especially because the second floor was closed. The waiter took a while to come but finally we ordered our drinks which were great. Later we then ordered the ceviche, octopus, empanadas, the saltado beef and the rice with shrimp all were excellent;super tasty. Great peruvian flavors.

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FAQs

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

Tanta is rated 4.8 stars by 5159 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tanta

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 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 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
  • Phone number
  • 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
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