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Thattu, Chicago, IL

Thattu

4.7
4.7
464 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 754-0199
  • Website
    https://thattu.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Margaret Pak
  • Location
    2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thattu offers a vibrant introduction to Kerala cuisine in Chicago, with dishes like Kerala Chicken Bites and Eggplant Theeyal winning praise for "incredible flavors" and "outstanding presentation." The "no tip" policy, emphasizing fair wages, complements the "friendly, knowledgeable" service. While the tech-driven ordering system divides opinion, the "authentic flavors" and "unique dining experience" make Thattu a must-visit.

464 Reviews

  1. George

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal and terrific dishes . Been to Thattu, a few times and note the progress over the years. Reservation made earlier in the day guaranteed us no wait. Alcohol is available with a native twist to the traditional cocktails. Food, Made ideally for the South Indian palate but not too spicy for the average palate and food similar enough to the East African and Caribbean dishes. The menu changes regularly but standard dishes like fried chicken, biryani, and unique fair like Appams(flat leavened pancakes) are absolutely delicious. The thali meals wand vegetarian sides are delicately made. Dessert was a a fried jackfruit cake and and payasam. Both exquisite. Tips built in and shared equally by all the staff. Ambiance is one of a casual restaurant with no airs. Simply laid out large dining room and very attentive staff . All orders are placed on individual phones and the tab can be kept open till the meal is done and gone. Service was quick. Street parking can sometimes be a challenge. A wonderful experience to which we will most certainly return.

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  2. Andrea

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thattu is an excellent spot for authentic Kerala cuisine. Highly recommend Thattu!

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  3. haya papaya

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    it was very disappointing. no service whatsoever. like a cafeteria. self service. fetch your own plates, silverware and water. order from an app and pay via app. flavor was terrible. food looked very unappetizing as well. will not be returning

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  4. Joseph

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal service, food, and cocktails. The fish in the banana leaf is a must-order, and the biriyani is excellent.

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  5. Natalie

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoughtful and attentive staff with delicious and reasonably priced food! Great for sharing with a group!

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  6. Renya

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was different than your usual Indian restaurant and very tasty. Service was prompt and pleasant. A great experience overall.

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  7. Neelu

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic quality of food and service!

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  8. Katherine

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with so many different flavors. Appreciated that much of the menu is dairy free. And that tips are built into the base price. Love seeing restaurants move to that model. Staff was super friendly and helpful! Can’t wait to visit again.

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  9. Fredi

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting and excellent food. Wait staff and maitre’ d were very helpful and friendly

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  10. Larry

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intensely flavorful, I'm eagerly looking forward to meeting the rest of the menu. Nice non-chain ambiance great wait-staff.

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Thattu is rated 4.7 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Thattu

2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rockwell and Fletcher
  • Neighborhood
    Avondale
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, 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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