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Tanta

4.6
4.6
4494 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 143 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Peruvian, Japanese, Chinese

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 222-9700

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Tito Rocha

  • 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

    Jonathan Riccobono: (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

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What 4,494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Food was not prepared well Call me at 847.282.3700 to discuss Ed
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Ceviche and service. The server from Chile knows how to take care of his customers. Will be back.
  3. Brandi

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely love this place! The serving size are perfect. The food is amazing. I love going here with my family and friends. It is a little pricey, but I highly recommend it as a relaxing place to go on a date, to take visiting family to eat, or just to celebrate. Peruvian dishes has a lot of fish-based dishes but there are non-fish and vegetarian options as well.
  4. AdamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and cocktails were fantastic. Service was a great experience top to bottom. Luis really took the experience to the next level. Will recommend and will be back.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful experience all around! Great food, drinks, ambiance and service! Our server, Javier, was the just right amount of attentive and made some great recommendations - everything was delicious. I’d return here for sure!!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Good classic ceviche, small portions, very loud music. Decent food overall.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great! A little overpriced but good over all. The only thing is no substitution with food. So the plates are what they are! I would go for a special occasion!
  8. Caitlin

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Tanta and love the general manager, Kenzeo! Can't wait to be back soon for dinner!
  9. atuj

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Decent food, fairly good service, egregiously small portions.
  10. SindyP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience3
    Food is good but the servers services are very poor. I have been in Tanta twice, and I did not like the service.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was amazing, had ceviche and the Vegetarian smokey broccolini, both were flavorful and delicious. The server forgot my dates’ appetizer and took forever to come to the table but was friendly when he wasn’t distracted. The temperature dropped by more than ten degrees, despite having heat lamps up there, no one turned them on, would have asked if I could get anyone’s attention. The prices jumped significantly from our visit a few years ago Happy Hour could be the new move
  12. JeffJ

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and lively atmosphere with great cocktail menu and wide range of interesting Peruvian and Peruvian inspired dishes.
  13. AdamS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For someone who lived in Lima, this was the best, most authentic Peruvian food (and Pisco Sours) ever discovered outside Peru.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Excelente. Comida exquisita buen sitio para compartir y desgustar buena comida latina
  15. Lizzie8310

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    increible place to eat and chill with your date or your friends!
  16. RoseWood

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great rooftop ambiance, fresh and vibrant food with delicious cocktails. Pricey (it’s downtown $$), but it was great before a show a The Chicago Theater being only a 15 min walk away. It’d be great for dates, too. Treat yourself!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tanta was chefs kiss 😘! Definitely will be back. Had the Steak and eggs prepared to perfection. Our waiter Luis was delightful as well. And the Peruvian juice was sooooo good!!
  18. ChefRosana

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Experience in food and service was just barely ok. Much better options in Chicago for better tasting food. Great views though!
  19. JackieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere with fantastic food! Service was excellent! Loved it!
  20. Okeey

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Great food, good ambience, but service was very slow and not top notch for restaurant type. We had told them that we were going to celebrate a big milestone birthday there… but they did nothing special at all! Didn’t even wish the birthday boy 😂!
  21. GPT10

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really fun and different brunch. There were 6 of us, we all tried different things. Food was great. Luis our service was fantastic. Will def go back.
  22. ToniC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great menu, very good food & Pisco Sours. Our table of 7 (which included 4 Chefs ) shared 9 different dishes, all good & the standouts were the salmon belly, ceviches, corn bread (seriously good) and the broccolini.
  23. Tierra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting and will definitely will be coming back. The vibe is so nice for upcoming summer .
  24. DevenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time I have been here and I love the place. The food is delicious, cocktails are great and service is friends. Worth the price.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience2
    Service was great. Food was good and drinks were good but we went for happy hour and only learned after sitting down at our reservation that happy hour is only for the 10 seats at the bar. Did not specify on website at all and it ended up being way more expensive than we wanted
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place great vibes to go on a dinner with friends or a date
  27. JamesP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    the array of foods for the brunch was excellent -- lots of choices and all were good.
  28. i8Hi5

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was good. Unfortunately service not so much. Waiter spilled water all over the table every time he was refilling glasses. Spilled left over food on me, table and seats when picking up dishes. It looked like they were trying to rush us out of the restaurant.
  29. Jairo

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Amateurish service. Food arrives fast, drinks take an eternity. The “tiger milk” on the cebiches was on the edge of sour. Great empanadas , though
  30. Vincent

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Family/tapas style, which I love. You can order many dishes for a bunch of flavorful bites hitting all parts of the pallet. Desert was a knock out too!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful to have weather warm enough for rooftop!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for my girlfriend’s bday. The food was delicious and it is a great environment they have in there! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Needed my phone charged since we traveled from Indiana and they helped with that! Would come back!
  33. JeffreyC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My team had an amazing time. We’ll be back next time in town for sure.
  34. GioK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and good drinks. Ceviche was so good we got an extra one at the end of the meal
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    I come here a lot ! Food is beyond amazing and pretty pricey , I would work a little more on servers but for the rest I love this place
  36. JessicaF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty food, nice environment and very good service.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent. Our server was great and attentive. However, we we didn’t appreciate being told 5 different times that we only have 2 hours for our table. We felt rushed. This was not our first time at Tanta but this was definite fist time we were given this treatment. a little disappointed as we actually spent quite a good amount of money and thought we would be able to hang out and drink a bit more with our friends.
  38. KenS

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    About my 5th time here..........Service level not commensurate with food or prices. First comment from hostess is about the table time limit. Not exceptionally welcoming. One warm skewer dish came out ice cold. Meat from one skewer from was on a guest's plate. They simply re-heated the remaining meat and re-served vs supplying new dish. Drinks very slow to be re-filled or ask for another round (5PM reservation so not that crowded). Bussers remove used plates but leave silverware on table (?), then bring new plates. Might be better to bring new plates, set silverware on them and then remove old. Just a few thoughts. Used to hope for this place to succeed, and by the looks of the crowd it will. Just without my future patronage.,
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kim, our server, was knowledgeable and patient with our group. The food was presented beautiful and it was just as delicious. As out of town visitors we will be coming back and looking forward to our next visit.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While visiting Chicago, we stumbled upon Tanta and we got to experience their multi-course menu. It was phenomenal. A year later we visited again for bunch. Every dish was very good and would recommend anybody to check it out.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Tanta using the Order Online button. Tanta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 222-9700.

Tanta is rated 4.6 stars by 4494 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 143 times today
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

    Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

    Tito Rocha

  • 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

  • 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

    Jonathan Riccobono: (312) 222-9604

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