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Experience Peruvian cuisine at Tanta - Tanta, Chicago, IL

Tanta

4.8 (5160)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
118 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 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,

Private dining

What 5,160 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.
5,160 Reviews
  1. carlah20 VIP

    Chicago / Illinois87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal at Tanta!! If you can get a table on the rooftop in the summer it is perfect!! Delicious food and excellent service.

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  2. sibyl VIP

    Chicago / Illinois129 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as good as it has been. The Jalea Tanta was overcooked and dry. The portion of the octopus is incredibly skimpy and was not nearly as tasty as it has been. the mussels (new on the menu) were oiutstanding--best thing of all. But the qualoty overall is definitely down. Will wait a while before returning

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  3. onib VIP

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We had resv'n for outdoor seating that was not honored. We were also not able to bring away leftovers- they were thrown out by the serving staff. Food was tasty though.

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  4. GuyInMontreal

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I travel to Chicago once or twice a year and I always make sure to have diner a Tanta. The food is excellent, pricey but worth it for a special event. I would recommend. On the things I liked a bit less, you are rushed through dinner. They tell you right before you are seated that the service is maximum 90 minutes. Needless to say that service is very quick in order to get you out the door as quickly as possible. Considering the price of the food there I would not expect that. The waiters could also be a little more friendly and try to smile a bit. I guess in order to get you out in 90 minutes they are all business.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tanta has amazing drinks, service, food, and ambience. My group and I loved sitting upstairs on the terrace. The ceviche and empanadas are a must!!. One of my favorite spots in the city!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Conozco los Tantas originales en Lima. Y he comido en varios restaurantes peruanos en los US y otros países. El Tanta de Chicago realmente deja mal a Gastón Acurio y su marca. Como es posible que no se de algo como cancha, plata tíos o algo para picar mientras se espera la comida. Luego mi esposa ordenó un anticucho y vino la carne fría. Perdón pero nada que ver. Tanta es una marca de Gastón y creo qyo e no le hace ni fin favor. Por favor Tanta Chicago vendan mejor imagen…..tuve mala experiencia. Y no es barato.

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  7. RogerE VIP

    Asheville / Western North Carolina32 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre........not a good value.......overpriced for what received. Hostess tried to seat us at the two worst tables in the restaurant when there were better options available.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As a Peruvian who loves food and knows the type of food that Gaston acuario serves, I was excited to bring my family. The service was great and some of the dishes, like the lomo saltado and the anticuchos, were wonderful. But some were a miss, like the causa or empanadas. Overall, I still will recommend it.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and place - also great service on time and mindful

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  10. LKG354

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food! If you are unfamiliar with Peruvian food, don't hesitate! Grilled chicken skewers were really flavorful and empanada's also excellent. Rooftop bar and upstairs dining area were "energetic", i.e. a bit loud but it was fun.

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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 5160 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 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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