Reviews for Amaru in Chicago, IL
Finally made it back to this place post-pandemic and it did not disappoint! Great spot for share plates and yummy cocktails.... Stars of the show were the oxtail, the market fish, & the ceviche of the day. Special of the day was also amazing and pictured.It was a pork shank with rice & beans and a citrus mojo sauce. Service was on point as well! We will definitely be going back. Read more
Great spot. Great service, server knew the drink menu well. The food service was timely and well paced. Slightly under seasoned... on the lomo and the octo was a bit under cooked. But enjoyed every dish. The oxtail and goat cheese as well as the ribs werestandouts. Read more
This was a trip--the food was art. Flat out. I made a weeknight reservation because I couldn't find a weekend slot, and I'm not... surprised. They are slinging the good good. The Old Cuban was fantastic with the luscious Guava Jerk Ribs, and the sourdoughwith the tamarind soft cheese was velvet drugs. I had the Lomo Asado and was really into the buttery char goodness, but Hub wasgood enough to bestow a bite of his Pollo Al Carbòn and I'm telling you: that is the move. If you get nothing else. 3 daymarinated Amish chicken, skewered and grilled--bent my mind magic. And then Hub had the flan and I had the Floridita Key Limeand I am not kidding: the homemade graham cracker with laminated layers was OUTRAGEOUS. One of the best meals we've had--ever. Read more
I visited this restaurant for valentines weekend. I had the yucca fries, the pulpo a la plancha, and guava jerk ribs. And while... all the dishes were delicious, I did find all the sauces to be a little salty for my liking. I also ordered a cocktail, the“holy water,” which was great but also just a little too sweet. I would definitely return for cocktails but probably ask formaybe a little less sugar in my drinks. Read more
I dined at Amaru on a Friday night and it was a wonderful experience. The food and drinks were amazing. The bacon wrapped... plantains, picanha and seafood empanada were AMAZING. The staff were nice and very very attentive! Even got a free dessert outof our visit. Will definitely be back. Read more
Amaru does a lot with the small footprint of the restaurant. The food was flavorful and the staff provided good service. Out of... the many dishes we tried, the bacon wrapped chorizo, ribs, pork sholder and guava (dessert) was the best. Read more
Overall: Food is tasty, quick to table time, portions are on the smaller side (sways more towards shareable food), drinks were... pretty good, and the place itself felt lively but tables can feel like you're squished together. All our food was deliciousdefinitely would recommend the Piononos and the frita Cubana, and Cuban Oxtail (not pictured here) which a friend let me tryout. Like I mentioned, the space felt a little crowded but wasn't terrible. The drinks were normal nothing out of this world butdefinitely acceptable for their price. I would visit again to try out more plates. Read more
Every single thing we tried was absolutely delicious. Perfect service. Calm and enjoyable atmosphere. Looking forward to coming... back again and trying more items from the menu! Read more