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.
Chill outpost for Latin American & Caribbean eats with tropical cocktails amid art & greenery. Based on 512 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 687-9790
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Hours
| Sunday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Yosef Montgomery
Can you say “Sunday Happy Hour” ? This place is a low key gem! Me & my girl came here one Sunday afternoon because we were booking for a happy hour spot and saw them on google. It was some good reviews so we had to stop in! The vibe, and the food available was great. If your considering coming here i recommend it!
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Christopher Woofter
I had the pleasure of dining at Amaru tonight night with my spouse, and we were absolutely blown away by the food, service, and atmosphere. The oxtail ravioli was the standout dish for us, but everything we tried was delicious. The beet salad was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, and the soft cheese with ground pepper sauce was simply outstanding. The service was impeccable, from the moment we were seated to the moment we left. Our server, Francisco, was attentive and knowledgeable, and he made sure that we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere at Amaru is also lovely. The restaurant is intimate and romantic, with soft lighting and warm decor. We would definitely recommend Amaru to anyone looking for a special dining experience in Chicago.
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Tracy C
The food was absolutely OUTSTANDING! My only gripe is the general set-up of the space – there is not nearly enough room on the tables for everything which made us feel a bit rushed when eating. The music was also, unfortunately, wayyyy too loud. It’s hard to find anywhere anymore that doesn’t have obnoxiously loud music though; I just happen to enjoy the company of the people that I go out with and I would love to be able to hear them! That aside, the food was truly out of this world. Our server suggested we order 6-9 plates for our group of 4. We ordered 6, and it was PLENTY of food. Each dish was unique and more delicious than the last. The branzino was maybe the best I’ve had, and the desserts were to die for! Highly recommend, and definitely would go back again.
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Sydney Grunwald
One of the best dinners I’ve had in Chicago! The grilled octopus was the best and grilled perfectly!! The coconut fried rice, piononos, and chicken were also amazing! Loved our cocktails too. We thought it was very reasonably priced for the quality and portions of the food.
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S. D.
Highly Recommend: this place was solid, everything was on point. Every dish tasted great, had the octopus place, coconut fried rice, mushroom, and for dessert their espresso tres leches. the drink was awesome too – their homestyle rum tiki drink. Service was great as well. I will definitely make sure to return to this place and try other dishes.
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Mark M.
Took my wife out for a birthday dinner here. The food was awesome, the drinks were great, and the restaurant was lively. My wife got the South American Jerk chicken and I got the frita Cubana burger. We really enjoyed the sweet plantains and I really soaked up the coconut rum. I highly recommend going to this restaurant. After dinner, it was an awesome walk around the neighborhood. The homes around there are really cool. A mix of classic old and big new stylish contemporary homes.
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Vipin Mathew
Amaru does a lot with the small footprint of the restaurant. The food was flavorful and the staff provided good service.
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Daniel Marquez
It’s only Monday, and these guys already made my week. Nothing will top it. I was greeted by 2 lovely managers, Maritza and Melony. I sat at the bar, and Alexis was a pro executing cocktails. Loved the recommendations.
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Guillermo Gonzalez
Listen….this is good. Like…really really good.
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Anway De
One of the best meals I’ve had in Chicago! Amaru has a really cute vibe and absolutely excellent dishes! We made a reservation, it was decently crowded even though it was a Wednesday evening. We started off with the guatemalan ribs which were a delight and some cocktails. I would recommend the holywater Moved on to Pulpo a la plancha (octopus) and the jerk pollo, which were both so good! The potatoes and sauce and everything was really done to perfection. For dessert, we got the lima limon tart which was okay and the panela creme brulee which just melted in my mouth! Everything was great about this place and I can’t recommend it enough!
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