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Tama, Chicago, IL

Tama

4.8 (240)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A charming intimate neighborhood restaurant by Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez that merges Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.



Tama has a strict 2 hour turn time. Your reservation starts at the time it is booked, whether all the members of your party have arrived.
Please understand that we are a small restaurant and ever so grateful you have decided to join us.






Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Avgeria Stapaki
  • Private party facilities
    Available Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for private events. Please contact the restaurant to inquire.
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Square
  • Cross street
    Damen & Armitage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 240 people are saying

Tama 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tama is celebrated for its inventive cuisine and warm service, described as a "hidden gem" and "one of the best restaurants in Chicago." Guests rave about the "incredible" food, including standout dishes like short rib orzo, mussels, and Basque cheesecake. The ambiance is cozy yet vibrant, with "wonderful" service.

240 Reviews
  1. Rebe

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious sharable plates, we had the beets and focaccia and both were 10/10. Staff was super helpful and friendly. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio.

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  2. Keith VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fantastic meal, drinks, and service and loved the decor!

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  3. Gabriella VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding! We had a great time!

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  4. Deepti

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambience. I love that we have a place like this to go to right in bucktown.

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  5. ELDAR VIP

    Chicago70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TAMA Chicago is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a well-kept secret. Tucked away from the usual dining spots, it’s a true hidden gem that delivers an impressive culinary experience from start to finish. The execution of the food is where TAMA truly shines. The beef carpaccio was a standout — perfectly sliced, delicate, and balanced with just the right seasoning and garnishes to enhance the flavor without overpowering it. The mussels were equally memorable: fresh, plump, and served in a broth so rich and flavorful that you’ll want to soak up every last drop. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance strikes a nice balance between modern and cozy. TAMA isn’t trying to chase trends — it’s confidently doing its own thing, and doing it incredibly well.

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  6. Mark VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. Not a bad bite in the house. Great service and recommendations.

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  7. Katie VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful and delicious restaurant serving a fun spin on some Greek dishes! Cocktails were fantastic!

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  8. Emly

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was incredible! the cocktails are also delicious. can’t wait to go back and try more. also, whoever curates the playlists — well done!

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  9. Thomas

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The four of us loved our meal and everyone at the restaurant was fun and friendly from the moment we stepped inside to meeting the chef at the end of our meal. Lovely interior. The best bites we had were the cauliflower steak - sauce was so good, oyster mushrooms, braised lamb empanadas, and the 1/2 chicken. And to top it all off, the burnt Basque cheesecake was delicious.

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  10. Paige

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I loved TAMA. We started with the froccia bread and truffle ice cream—couldn’t believe it was actually ice cream. It was something totally new to us and honestly, it was bomb. Then came the mussels (10/10), and the short rib with orzo—fall-off-the-bone amazing. We were talked into trying the oyster mushrooms and ended up loving them. The patatas bravas were perfectly golden and tossed in the most mouthwatering sauce. Our server, a sweet Greek woman (wish I remembered her name), surprised us with a glass of champagne to toast our anniversary—such a thoughtful touch. She even introduced us to the owner, I think her name is Anaglista? (Definitely spelling that wrong.) She has a beautiful Greek name and the warmest energy. You can just tell how much she cares about her restaurant and the people she’s serving. Truly a real one.

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FAQs

Tama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 955-0212.

Tama is rated 4.8 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Logan Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Tama

1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Damen & Armitage
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Avgeria Stapaki
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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