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Thattu, Chicago, IL

Thattu

4.7
4.7
454 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
Comfort food from Kerala, India's spice garden. Thattu is located in the beautiful Chicago neighborhood of Avondale. It was born of Chef Margaret Pak’s love for the southwest Indian coastal cuisine of Kerala. Our menu brings you traditions of Kerala along with playful interpretations from our culinary team. Rich with aromatic spices, coconut and curry leaves, the cuisine is a celebration of the bounty of the land and the sea.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 754-0199
  • Website
    https://thattu.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Margaret Pak
  • Location
    2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Area
    Avondale
  • Cross Street
    Rockwell and Fletcher
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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What 454 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thattu offers a vibrant introduction to Kerala cuisine in Chicago, with dishes like Kerala Chicken Bites and Eggplant Theeyal winning praise for "incredible flavors" and "outstanding presentation." The "no tip" policy, emphasizing fair wages, complements the "friendly, knowledgeable" service. While the tech-driven ordering system divides opinion, the "authentic flavors" and "unique dining experience" make Thattu a must-visit.

454 Reviews

  1. Perry

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thattu you stole my heart a year ago, and I’m grateful you’re still thriving so I get to experience the incredibly delicious food you prepare.

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  2. Jeff

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time - as amazingly delicious as first time a year ago. But same menu still??? ☹️

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  3. Enid

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was full-flavored without being too spicy. Creative and beautiful plating, and all the flavors worked really well together. Generous portions and thoughtful service! If we didn't live a few hours away we'd be back weekly! Easy to find free parking nearby.

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  4. Dean

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anazing food! It’s the best indian cuisine in Chicago that I have found so far.

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  5. Liane

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good, but not as kind blowing as before. Still wish it wasn’t to order by app. I prefer to have a waiter/waitress take the order. Don’t like to have phones out and just down grades the experience.

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  6. Daniel

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been wanting to eat at Thattu because I love Indian food, I've heard great things, and it is not too far fro our home a few neighborhoods north. It did not disappoint. The ordering system they use (QRS code, order by phone) was an adjustment, but actually works really well! And the servers are welcoming, available, and, helpful regardless. And then the food, of course, was delicious.

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  7. Pamela

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thattu is a restaurant that delivers carefully prepared aromatic healthy food. The wait staff cannot be more engaging and informative. We loved learning about southern Indian food. It is amazing and we look forward to returning. We loved the roasted eggplant appetizer and whitefish in bannana leaves. We also had a vegtable plate that was wonderful.

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  8. David

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful reimagining of traditional Kerala foods and flavors. Not everyone will enjoy ordering and paying via an app accessed by a QR code, but the helpful friendly servers visit frequently to explain the items and how much to order for your group. The room is inviting and serene. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in South India and can testify that every bite was a delight. This was my first time but I’ll be back soon.

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  9. Beth

    Chicago

    70 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Having been to Kerala & traveled from coast to interior, we were expecting food similar to what we enjoyed on our trip. ALL the dishes were quite spicy though menu only indicated a few that were. The flavors across the 5 dishes were not that distinguishable. Service was great, though. Restaurant was pretty loud.

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  10. Beena

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every dish hit the mark for us. It was a great experience.

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Thattu is rated 4.7 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Thattu

2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rockwell and Fletcher
  • Area
    Avondale
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Margaret Pak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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