Amaru

4.8

648 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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
Gluten-free Options

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

Medianos

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

Grandes

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

Postres

Coconut Tres LechesUS$9.00
Coconut tres leches, pineapple preserve, coconut mascarpone
Guayaba CheesecakeUS$9.00
guava, goat cheese
Floridita Key LimeUS$9.00
key lime curd, toasted meringue, burnt cinnamon cracker
Mexican Chocolate TartUS$9.00
Mexican chocolate, dulce de leche, Oreo crust, peach ceviche
Post Shift Round of Beers for the KitchenUS$6.00

What 648 people are saying

Amaru 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Latin American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amaru offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food" and "great service." Its standout ceviche, octopus, and creative cocktails make it a "hidden gem" in Chicago. Although the atmosphere can be loud, "happy hour is great" and the "pan-Latin cuisine" is "phenomenal." Reservations are recommended.

648 Reviews

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Florence VIP
Chicago42 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner. The restaurant has a great vibe. We will be back!
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Ernesto
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great service as usual. Will definitely be going back
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Michael
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing! Lots of flavor in each dish and enough to share with my partner.
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Mandy
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience at Amaru! Delicious food and it felt lively but was quiet enough for me to catch up with friends. Will definitely be back. .
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Jennifer
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
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
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
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
Atlanta1 review
5.0
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
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
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
Chicago1 review
5.0
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
Chicago35 reviews
5.0
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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FAQs

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

Amaru is rated 4.8 stars by 648 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

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 24 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
Gluten-free Options

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

Amaru

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About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Botanas

Yuca FritaUS$6.00

Sweet PlantainsUS$6.00

OrejitasUS$8.00

PiononosUS$11.00

Coconut Fried RiceUS$7.00

Chicos

RequesonUS$12.00

Avocado & Endive SaladUS$13.00

Solterito SaladUS$13.00

Ceviche del DiaUS$14.00

Medianos

Lobster & Crawfish EmpanadaUS$17.00

Pulpo a la PlanchaUS$15.00

Frita CubanaUS$12.00

Pollo al CarbónUS$13.00

Tacu TacuUS$15.00

Grandes

Cuban OxtailUS$21.00

Lomo de BifeUS$23.00

BronzinoUS$28.00

PernilUS$22.00

Slagel Farms NY StripUS$70.00

Postres

Coconut Tres LechesUS$9.00

Guayaba CheesecakeUS$9.00

Floridita Key LimeUS$9.00

Mexican Chocolate TartUS$9.00

Post Shift Round of Beers for the KitchenUS$6.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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