Tanta Cocina Peruana

Name: Tanta Cocina Peruana
Address: 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, IL, 60654.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-222-9700
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

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About

Tanta Cocina Peruana — a River North peruvian mainstay. Always packed, always worth it. Worth ordering a drink, because the bar holds its own. Mindysv: "The Lomo Saltado was excellent and perfectly seasoned"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

4.4

💬Sentiment

4.6

david chen

305 reviews

Highlights

LivelyTrendyOld SchoolGreat CocktailsOutdoor DiningQuick BiteGreat For GroupsNeighborhood Institution

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Patio/outdoor seatingFun, lively atmosphereStrong cocktail menuAuthentic flavorsWarm, welcoming staffCreative/unique menu

Some noted

Location

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

What 3,416+ diners say about Tanta Cocina Peruana

“Was a busy night and glad we did take reservations ahead of time.”

Was a busy night and glad we did take reservations ahead of time. We primarily went for cocktails and appetizers and found the food was amazing and a lot of exciting flavors. Highly recommended their ceviche and their salmon dish but the portions seemed slightly small overall for all the appetizer’s. Can be a little noisy and a little on the pricey side.

Ajo George

Jan 2026

“Great experience overall.”

Great experience overall! The food and drinks were well done! The service was friendly and fast.

Francoise A

Jan 2026

“Tanta in River North is amazing ✨ The food is full of flavor and everything looks so beautiful on...”

Tanta in River North is amazing ✨ The food is full of flavor and everything looks so beautiful on the plate 😍 Huge shoutout to the chef, every bite was incredible 🙌 Quentin, the manager, made the night even better. Super friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect 👍 If you’re looking for a fun night out with amazing food and great vibes, Tanta is the place to go 🎉🍽️

Jay Fal

Dec 2025

“I never write reviews but this restaurant is so good I had to.”

I never write reviews but this restaurant is so good I had to. Despite all my travels, this is one of my favorite restaurants ever. The Classico ceviche, traditio apasionaso, and tradito apaltdo are all incredible seafood apps that are a must have. The loop saltado and arroz mariscos are incredible entrees. We enjoyed it so much that we got a second round of the ceviche, traditio apasionaso, and limo saltado! 10/10 one of my must stop places when I come home to Chicago.

Stephanie Nahhas

Nov 2025

“We tried several dishes at Tanta Chicago and overall we had a great experience.”

We tried several dishes at Tanta Chicago and overall we had a great experience. The drinks were an A+. The Pisco Sour was perfect and the Lima Llama cocktail was fantastic. Definitely two of our favorites of the night. For food, the Pulpo Acebichado was super tender and flavorful. The Lomo Saltado was excellent and perfectly seasoned. We ordered the Cebiche Trio which included the Clásico, Limeño and Nikkei versions and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the Empanada Trio and all three were great. The Causa Nikkei, which is their tuna tartare, was incredibly yummy and one of our favorites of the evening. The only dish we would skip next time is the Aeropuerto. It just didn’t hit the same level as everything else. Our server, Ivan, was very good and knowledgeable about the menu which made the experience even better. Overall, amazing flavors, great cocktails and definitely worth coming back.

mindysv

Nov 2025

“Still going strong since 2013.”

Still going strong since 2013! They keep bringing inventive Peruvian cuisine to us. Their Unita Kaipa and scallops are new dishes worth digging into. Home to the best pisco sour but their Royal Pisco is unbeatable. So vibrant and lively! Perfect date night and service is lovely! Awesome location too. @chicagopescetarian

Pooja Naik

Nov 2025

“The pisco sours were absolutely delicious, just like I had in Peru.”

The pisco sours were absolutely delicious, just like I had in Peru. They have a chain of these restaurants in Peru, this is the only one in the US. The ceviche was also excellent, and the staff was incredibly kind and attentive.