Amaru

Name: Amaru
Address: 1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 687-9790
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

644 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Pan-Latin Cuisine & Cocktails in Wicker Park With influences from the Argentinian wine country to the seafood-abundant waters of Peru; the Amazonian jungles of Brazil to the verdant mountains of Colombia; with the diversity of Mexico and the spirit of the Caribbean, at Amaru. We share with you our culture, history and passion for Latin American food and warm hospitality

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Brazilian, Colombian
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 687-9790
Website
http://www.amaruchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Rodolfo Cuadros

Location
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
1904 W North Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A quick walk from the Damen Blue line Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

RequesonUSD 12.00
soft cheese, tamarind saba, pasilla chilly honey, Spanish olive oil, sourdough
Avocado & Endive SaladUSD 13.00
Endive, Sugar snap peas, Hass avocados, sesame panca vinaigrette, radishes
Solterito SaladUSD 13.00
edamame, tomatoes, roasted corn, queso fresco, cilantro, puffed quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Ceviche del DiaUSD 14.00

Medianos

Lobster & Crawfish EmpanadaUSD 17.00
Squid ink, Old Bay burnt garlic aioli, pickled jalapenos
Pulpo a la PlanchaUSD 15.00
Charred octopus fermented pumpkin seed romesco , broccolini, papas bravas
Frita CubanaUSD 12.00
Cuban burger, seasoned grass fed beef, queso Qaxaca, burnt garlic aioli, shoe string potatoes
Pollo al CarbónUSD 13.00
3-day marinated Amish chicken, Peruvian corn pickle salad, salsa huancaina
Tacu TacuUSD 15.00
White bean tacu tacu, roasted acorn squash, achiote curry, kale, pumpkin seed oil

Grandes

Cuban OxtailUSD 21.00
Malanga goat cheese ravioli, cuban style oxtail stew, charred sweet corn, kale (vegetarian option available)
Lomo de BifeUSD 23.00
Slagel farms teres major. Charred broccolini, toasted garlic, fermented chimichurri verde
BronzinoUSD 28.00
Grilled branzino, arroz con coco, citrus mojo
PernilUSD 22.00
Puerto Rican style Slagel farms pork shoulder, sofkee, sweet plantains, watercress
Slagel Farms NY StripUSD 70.00
40 day dry aged Slagel farms bone in NY Strip, garlic, thyme

Postres

Coconut Tres LechesUSD 9.00
Coconut tres leches, pineapple preserve, coconut mascarpone
Guayaba CheesecakeUSD 9.00
guava, goat cheese
Floridita Key LimeUSD 9.00
key lime curd, toasted meringue, burnt cinnamon cracker
Mexican Chocolate TartUSD 9.00
Mexican chocolate, dulce de leche, Oreo crust, peach ceviche
Post Shift Round of Beers for the KitchenUSD 6.00

What 644 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Latin American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amaru offers a vibrant Pan-Latin dining experience with "amazing food" and a "creative and delicious" menu featuring diverse flavors from across South America. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "attentive service." The restaurant boasts "excellent cocktails" and a lively atmosphere, making it perfect for both casual and special occasions.

644 Reviews

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Jennifer
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed their restaurant week menu. Great variety and ample portions. Food was delicious.
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George
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amaru put together a restaurant week menu that was the culinary equivalent of a highlight reel. A bold and well-composed departure from the excellent regular menu, the $60, 3- course tasting menu exemplified the restaurant’s pan-Latin influence. As a four-person party we were able to taste every item from each of the three courses and every plate was a standout. All of the portions were nearly entre-sized and there was an exuberance in the flavors and textures that showcased the kitchen’s mastery. There wasn’t a single dish that I wouldn’t be delighted to see on the regular menu. As always the service was warm and attentive. Bravo.
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Lucy
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food - we went for restaurant week and it was absolutely worth it - we had an amazing multi course dinner that was not gimmicky, and instead truly highlighted such incredible dishes. Their specialty is the octopus and it is one of the best octopus I have ever had. The vegetarian meal was just as thoughtful and delicious as the steak. Absolutely worth every penny.
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Augie
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Cuban oxtail!!! Must try. All food we had was fantastic and very uniquely flavored.
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Skye
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good vegetarian options, beautiful interior, yummy drinks. Highly recommend 😊
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Jamie
VIP
Chicago
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the best dinner we’ve had in a long time. Everything was delicious and the service was great. The courses were well-timed and we didn’t feel rushed.
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Marine
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came to Amaru with a friend for restaurant week and we had a really great experience. The food was amazing and we had a great time. The restaurant is definitely on the noisy side tho.
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Claire
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were super nice! We did the $60 restaurant week menu and I am stuffed. Everything was delicious, the oxtail was my personal favorite.
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Sarah
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Excellent service. Always a great meal.
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jose r
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
After reading the reviews, we decided to try this place for restaurant week and came out very disappointed. not impressed by the food. I had the cuban oxtail while my wife had the Boliche. My oxtail was more like cuban ropa vieja and my wife's boliche was hard.. The ceviche as an appetizer was greart and so was the crema catalana.
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FAQs

Amaru offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 687-9790.

Amaru is rated 4.7 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
1904 W North Ave
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Brazilian, Colombian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A quick walk from the Damen Blue line Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rodolfo Cuadros
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amaruchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 687-9790

Amaru

Make a booking

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Dining areas

Additional information

Botanas

Yuca FritaUSD 6.00

Sweet PlantainsUSD 6.00

OrejitasUSD 8.00

PiononosUSD 11.00

Coconut Fried RiceUSD 7.00

Chicos

RequesonUSD 12.00

Avocado & Endive SaladUSD 13.00

Solterito SaladUSD 13.00

Ceviche del DiaUSD 14.00

Medianos

Lobster & Crawfish EmpanadaUSD 17.00

Pulpo a la PlanchaUSD 15.00

Frita CubanaUSD 12.00

Pollo al CarbónUSD 13.00

Tacu TacuUSD 15.00

Grandes

Cuban OxtailUSD 21.00

Lomo de BifeUSD 23.00

BronzinoUSD 28.00

PernilUSD 22.00

Slagel Farms NY StripUSD 70.00

Postres

Coconut Tres LechesUSD 9.00

Guayaba CheesecakeUSD 9.00

Floridita Key LimeUSD 9.00

Mexican Chocolate TartUSD 9.00

Post Shift Round of Beers for the KitchenUSD 6.00

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