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Thattu, Chicago, IL

Thattu

4.7
4.7
499 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Phone number
    (773) 754-0199
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Margaret Pak

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  • thattu X AATMA Pre Fixe Dinner

    $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. 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

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What 499 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thattu offers an "authentic Kerala cuisine" experience with "amazing food" and a "friendly staff." The restaurant's unique ordering system may not suit everyone, but the flavors are "bursting with authenticity" and "well-crafted." Known for its "distinct and bright" dishes, Thattu is a "must-try" for those seeking "innovative and flavorful" Indian cuisine.

499 Reviews

  1. Swathi VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Allison VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly.

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  3. Alex

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, absolutely delicious food and cocktails, and the staff did a really nice job of helping my grandmother with a restricted palette find something she could enjoy. Super recommended. Thanks for helping us celebrate a family member's birthday.

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  4. Hadassah VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great cocktails and attentive service. Not a fan of ordering everything online, but can live with that given how delicious everything is.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place with delicious food. The establishment is clean, bright, and airy, the staff is pleasant, and it was a wonderful dining experience. I cannot wait to introduce more people to this restaurant!

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  6. Mary VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors of the food were out of this world and the service was low-key at wonderful. You order everything via your phone and pay that way also. It is a no tipping restaurant.

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  7. S VIP

    New Orleans21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. My friend has gluten and egg allergies and our server offered to check with the kitchen to see which dishes she should avoid. So very kind of her to go above and beyond. We ordered everything online and they paced the food nicely. We ordered the kappa bonda, mushroom and fried chicken appetizers and the kadala curry. Everything was delicious but my personal favorite was the kadala curry. The crowd was a mix of families and friends. Lovely space. I’d definitely go back.

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  8. lucas

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have never had food from Kerala before, and can say it is truly unique compared to what I'm used to when I go out for Indian cuisine. The ingredients and flavors made the dishes exciting. Though you order through your phone directly to the kitchen, the staff is still very attentive and accommodating.

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  9. Shantanu VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and cocktails! Great South Indian cuisine

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  10. Aditya

    Fayetteville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Thattu and I’m very glad to have booked this place for dinner. Great food and I cannot stress that enough. Their chicken appetizer and the chicken curry was sublime. A must visit.

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FAQs

Thattu is rated 4.7 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Thattu

2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (773) 754-0199
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Margaret Pak

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