Amaru - Chicago

Absolutely fantastic! Bold and creative blend of flavors, ingredients, fast and personable service. Delightful. We came here twice in a week because we needed to taste the rest of the menu.

Everything from the cocktails to the entrees was delicious! The jerk chicken was particularly good as well as the requeson and sweet plantains for apps. Would def go again and recommend to anyone.

The food was really tasty, service was fast and friendly, little bit loud. Disappointed that they don’t have nothing to take the crème brûlée to go.

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.Here are some specific details about our experience:Food: The food was absolutely incredible. We tried the oxtail ravioli, the beet salad, the soft cheese with ground pepper sauce, and the chocolate mousse for dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were all perfectly balanced.Service: The service was impeccable. Our server, Francisco, was attentive and knowledgeable, and he made sure that we had a wonderful experience. He was always available to answer our questions and make recommendations.Atmosphere: The atmosphere at Amaru is lovely. The restaurant is intimate and romantic, with soft lighting and warm decor. We felt very comfortable and relaxed throughout our meal.Value: The value at Amaru is excellent. The food is high-quality and the portions are generous. We left feeling full and satisfied, and we didn't feel like we had overspent.Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience at Amaru. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a special dining experience in Chicago.

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.