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Thattu, Chicago, IL

Thattu

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4.7
4.7
509 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Comfort food from Kerala, India's spice garden. Thattu is located in the beautiful Chicago neighborhood of Avondale. It was born of Chef Margaret Pak’s love for the southwest Indian coastal cuisine of Kerala. Our menu brings you traditions of Kerala along with playful interpretations from our culinary team. Rich with aromatic spices, coconut and curry leaves, the cuisine is a celebration of the bounty of the land and the sea.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Margaret Pak
  • Neighbourhood
    Avondale
  • Cross Street
    Rockwell and Fletcher
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Vishu 2025

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
    Vishu is a Kerala festival that celebrates the traditional New Year and beginning of the harvest season. In 2025, Vishu falls on April 14th. Rest of South India also celebrates New Year on or around the same time. Sadya is a vegetarian celebration feast unique to the South Indian state of Kerala. The feast will be served traditional style on fresh banana leaves and everything should be eaten by hand - no utensils! It will feature approximately 15 dishes including dessert. For folks who have attended our Onam Sadya, it will be slight variation where we serve some Vishu specialties and also dishes from neighboring states. Beverages will be available for purchase. Please arrive on time for the event. Food will be served for everyone together within 20 minutes of the event start time. Children over 2 require tickets. No cancellations or refunds. You can transfer your ticket to someone else.
    Vishu 2025 photo
  • thattu X AATMA Pre Fixe Dinner

    US$110.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 31, 2025 only
    Chefs Margaret Pak of Thattu and Keith Sarasin of Aatma present a celebration of South Indian cuisine. We will have two seatings (5:30 PM and 8 PM) which will consist of a 6 course tasting menu. Expected time will be 2 hours. Please note that Solo dining will be at the bar unless other tales are available. Beverages will be available to purchase at the restaurant. Keith Sarasin is a renowned chef, restauranteur, and cookbook author who has dedicated over a decade to studying the art of Indian cuisine. With a deep passion for the food and culture of the Indian subcontinent, he has honed his skills through extensive research and study, cooking with top food researchers like Dr. Kurush Dalal, and chefs like Maneet Chauhan to expand his knowledge and abilities. The result is a unique and highly sought-after dining experience. Sarasin is the author of six cookbooks that offer a wealth of recipes and tips on topics such as meat cooking and preparation, the art of fermentation, and seasonal recipes using the freshest ingredients from local farmers. In addition to his books, he is currently filming a documentary-style show, "Finding India" which chronicles his personal journey as a chef, from overcoming tragedy to rediscovering his passion for cooking. He is also a highly sought-after keynotespeaker at prestigious events. Chef Keith Sarasin’s latest project, Aatma. This one-of-a-kind pop-up restaurant offering a unique tasting experience that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Indian subcontinent using modern cooking techniques and styles. Drawing inspiration from the diverse regions of India, Aatma's tasting menus feature the freshest local ingredients from New England farms combined with his passion for history, spices, and the Indian subcontinent.
    thattu X AATMA Pre Fixe Dinner photo

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thattu is a vibrant culinary gem offering authentic Kerala cuisine with "amazing flavors" and "attentive service." Diners rave about the "incredible southwest Indian" dishes like the mushroom mezhukkupuratti and fish steamed in banana leaves. The "unique dining experience" includes a no-tip policy, ensuring fair wages for the friendly staff.
509 Reviews
  1. Ashwin

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was really authentic food and reminded me of home!

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  2. Titus

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellently spiced foods and tasty beverages The chicken bites and short ribs were our favorites.

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  3. divya

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very average for the hype. Wouldn’t recommend

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and service! Will definitely be back and bring friends!!

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  5. Marjorie

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere! You order via a QR code, but the server who sat us checked in about dietary restrictions/allergies and was able to bring us an annotated paper menu for the vegan in our group. We really enjoyed the fried yucca balls, the mushroom starter, the chickpea curry, and the chicken curry. All were super flavorful with just enough heat.

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  6. LisaF

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Indian restaurant! Try the sparkling rose, coffee, and bread pudding with ice cream!!!!!

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  7. Antonio

    Chicago38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly special- the food, the drinks, the service, the open garage door, the quiet confidence. I can't wait to go go back.

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  8. David VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible southwest Indian cuisine of Kerala. Full of flavor. Favorite bites include the light and airy beet puff and the mushroom mezhukkupuratti with shishito peppers in a pea puree, nice heat from the chili oil. Love the whitefish steamed in banana leaves in tomato basil gravy! The room is peaceful, light and airy with incredible murals. Nice selection of beer, wine, cocktails and na options. Great for date night or fun group outing.

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  9. Christopher

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we tried was delicious. My wife and I shared appetizers and entrees. We had three appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert between us which was enough.

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  10. Swathi VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience. The food is great and the service is exceptional. Will definitely see myself going back. Highly recommend the kappa bonda and the naadan kozhi curry with the soft and fluffy appams

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FAQs

Thattu is rated 4.7 stars by 509 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Thattu

2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rockwell and Fletcher
  • Neighbourhood
    Avondale
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Margaret Pak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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