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Amaru, Chicago, IL

Amaru

4.7
4.7
663 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rodolfo Cuadros
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 663 people are saying

Amaru reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Latin American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amaru is a vibrant gem offering an "exceptional" Latin American dining experience. Known for "amazing food" and "incredible service," it features a tapas-style menu perfect for sharing. The "creative and delicious" dishes and cocktails receive high praise, and the lively atmosphere adds to its charm. Don't miss the standout octopus specialty!

663 Reviews
  1. Angelica

    Chicago9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I wanted to like this place. Husband and I love Latin food and unfortunately we will not be returning. Nothing was horrible however nothing was great either. Food presentation was really pretty, taste was very bland. The drinks were also bland. We had the Inca salad (most flavorful), ceviche (a slice of raw fish on a bed of cucumber- the least flavorful), octopus (one very small tentacle- flavorful however small and did not care for the beans it came with), oxtail (shredded with potato stuffed ravioli- just ok), and pernil (also just ok). We didn’t finish any of our plates and left dissatisfied. Drinks - flat soda in mojito and Caipirinha was sweet which was different. Also did not enjoy. Service was good, attentive.

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  2. Shannon VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great date night spot. Had their special cocktail for the night, and it paired well with everything. Food was fresh, hot, quick, and delicious! Would like to go back and try more options :)

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  3. Simon

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very interesting selection of focusing on Latin American dishes in a tapas type setting. Very pleasant staff and service.

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  4. Karen VIP

    Indiana26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks options in a quaint, lively dining area. Loved it!!

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  5. Scott VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful evening with exceptional food, really good drinks, and fantastic service. After this first time visit I will be back again soon!

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  6. Angela VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect neighborhood spot- wonderful service, delicious food and great atmosphere!1

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  7. Arielle

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was incredible and vibe was nice but service was soooo slow.

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  8. Yasia VIP

    Chicago75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service! I enjoyed my cocktail too. Cute little place. Will be back!

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  9. Greg VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every dish was outstanding. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.

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  10. Izzy VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We absolutely loved Amaru! The service was incredible and everything we tasted was delicious. The ceviche of the day and the chicken were our favorites. Jordi was our server and he made the experience memorable by taking excellent care of us.

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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 663 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Bucktown / Wicker Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Amaru

1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1904 W North Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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