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Experience Peruvian cuisine at Tanta - Tanta, Chicago, IL

Tanta

4.7
4.7
5044 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 100 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 Chef Tito Rocha, 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.

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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 Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 222-9700
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 5,044 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tanta offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing Peruvian cuisine" and a delightful "rooftop ambiance." The ceviche and empanadas are must-tries, while the "Pisco Sours are a favorite." Service is attentive, and the atmosphere is lively. Though prices are on the higher side, the quality of food makes it "worth every penny."

5,044 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Delicious food and even hot when served. Beautiful presentation! Attentive service and so respectful. A perfect evening!!

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  2. Jose

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were not seated at a high top like we reserved it. Tiradito was very small for portioned for the price. The entres (for 2 people) came at different times, had to ask for it, and waited 5 minutes. The fried rice was overwhelmingly hot, for a long time, my date finished her dish 15 minutes before I could, due to the high temperature. Drinks were the only good note.

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  3. Jon

    Chicago

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought some new people who had never been to Tanta before. They were very impressed, especially with the octopus, in all of its variations. The drinks were fine, the service was great and we had an excellent time. 

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a phenomenal experience! The service was top tier and the food took our breath away, we enjoyed the experience. Thank you again!

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  5. Jon

    Chicago

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was wonderful, except that we were between two large tables where the volume was set to maximum. Lots of screaming laughter took away from the overall experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My parents came to visit so we went out to a nice dinner at Tanta. I’d heard rave reviews and it really lived up to the hype. As a small plates place, you get to try lots of different flavors and every bite can be unique. My favorite was the chicken skewer but the empanadas shined as well. Also, there’s a seasonal dessert that’s an apple dish that I think warrants a full time place on the menu. Overall, I had a spectacular time and would love to come back again soon.

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  7. Alex

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and delicious food. Second time dining there, great experience.

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  8. Jeff

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food, quick service! Our favorite dishes: cebiche clasico, arroz con chanchito & apaltado...unique flavor combinations prepared perfectly. We will be back:)

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  9. OliviaS

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Once we were sat by the hostess, we waited for 15 minutes before having to stop a waitress and ask for menus and a server after another 15 minutes we had to ask again if we could get a waitress to at least order drinks. Once we got a waitress she was amazing and the food was so good. Everything came out hot and pretty quick.

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  10. Victor

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Peruvian cuisine and the cocktails were amazing. Unfortunately, management didn’t properly distribute table assignments to the servers. My poor server was serving over half the tables in the restaurant while another server was assigned solely to a large party. I waited half an hour for our drinks, which the server graciously comped. There were plenty of busboys working but not nearly enough servers.

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FAQs

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

Tanta is rated 4.7 stars by 5044 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tanta

118 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    on Grand Avenue between Clark and LaSalle
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 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
    (312) 222-9700
  • 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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