Tama

4.8

217 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

A charming intimate neighborhood restaurant by Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez that merges Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.

Tama has a strict 2 hour turn time. Your reservation starts at the time it is booked, whether all the members of your party have arrived.
Please understand that we are a small restaurant and ever so grateful you have decided to join us.

Additional information

Location
1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565
Phone number
(312) 955-0212
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Avgeria Stapaki

Experiences

Táma Wine Dinner [Volume I]
US$90.00 per person
Prepaid
26 Mar 2025 only
Expressions of Xinomavro Join us at Táma for an exclusive four-course wine dinner, a night dedicated to Xinomavro's bold and complex beauty—one of Greece’s most celebrated grape varietals. Indulge in a carefully curated menu, each dish expertly paired with hand-selected Xinomavro wines, showcasing their vibrant acidity, rich depth, and incredible aging potential. From white to unique rosé and daring red expressions, you’ll discover the versatility of this legendary grape while savoring dishes crafted to complement its distinct character. Limited seats available—secure your spot for this unforgettable Greek wine journey today! [The Menu] FIRST COURSE Fish & Chips Fricassée 2022 Thymiopoulos, "Atma," Malagousia-Xinomavro, Macedonia, Náousa SECOND COURSE Handmade Pappardelle, Shrimp, Tomato, Feta Foam 2021 Thymiopoulos, "Rosé de Xinomavro," Xinomavro, Macedonia, Náousa THIRD COURSE Short Rib, Caramelized Onions, Sunchokes, Aged Sherry Vinegar, Tomato Demi-Glace 2022 Thymiopoulos, "Earth & Sky," Xinomavro, Macedonia, Náousa FOURTH COURSE Red Fruits Sorbet, White Chocolate Cremeux, Meringue, Raspberry Coulis 2020 Thierry Tissot Rosé du Bugey Extra Dry, Savoie, France

Popular dishes

FOCACCIAUS$14.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
SEABASS CRUDOUS$26.00
SEABASS, YUZU-CHILI, CARA-CARA GEL
ROASTED BEETROOTSUS$18.00
GOAT CHEESE,ORANGE SEGMENTS,CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
MUSSELSUS$22.00
SAFFRON BROTH
PATATAS BRAVASUS$16.00
SPICY YOGURT
OYSTER MUSHROOMSUS$20.00
GARLIC, WINE, PARSLEY, BUTTER BEAN PUREE, CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS
EMPANADASUS$20.00
BRAISED LAMB,TOMATO/PEPPER RELISH,GREEK YOGURT
BEEF SKEWERSUS$22.00
TRUFFLE
SHORT RIB ORZOUS$35.00
WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLONIUS$28.00
BEURRE BLANC, SPINACH, LEMON
SEABASS
WHOLE, GRILLED, WILD CAUGHT
FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$16.00
FETA CHEESE,TRUFFLE BUTTER,TURMERIC CREAM
ROASTED 1/2 AMISH CHICKENUS$38.00
TRAHANA MOUSSE,ROASTED CHICKEN
20oz BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYEUS$78.00
RIBEYE,TRUFFLE POTATO MOUSSE
LOBSTER SPAGHETTINIUS$50.00
TOMATO CONFIT,HERBS,LOBSTER BISQUE,CHILLY

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEEUS$14.00
CHOCOLATE TARTUS$14.00
CARAMELIZED HAZELNUTS & HOME MADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Lunch

FOCACCIAUS$12.00
FRISEE SALAD, MANCHEGO CHEESE/TRUFFLE ICE CREAM
ROIS STRACCIATELLAUS$22.00
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, APPLES, WHIPPED HONEY, CHILI OIL
GRILLED CABBAGE CAESARUS$18.00
CABBAGE, CAESAR DRESSING, CRISPY CHORIZO
BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00
CHIVE PESTO, ARUGULA, FRESH TRUFFLE
THE BURGERUS$18.00
CHORIZO MAYO, CARAMELIZED ONIONS
FRENCH FRIESUS$14.00
GARLIC, PARSLEY, PARMESAN
EMPANADASUS$18.00
GRILLED CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, ROMESCO
RAMENUS$20.00
PORK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CARAMELIZED PORK BELLY
MUSSELSUS$22.00
SAFFRON BROTH

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADYUS$16.00
GIN, MARASCHINO, LEMON, MINT SYRUP
13 JAMETTIUS$15.00
VODKA, LEMON, ORANGE BITTERS, SALT TINCTURE
ELVIRA HANCOCKUS$17.00
MEZCAL, LIME, AGAVE NECTAR, SALT POWDER
TWO SMOKING BARRELSUS$17.00
BOURBON, SALERS APERITIF, ROSSO VERMOUTH
SIN CITYUS$16.00
TEQUILA, AMARETTO LIQUER, BITTERS
SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAILUS$12.00
COCONUT, MELON, MANDARIN, LIME, GINGER BEER - YOU CAN ADD SPIRIT OF CHOICE
- Spirit of ChoiceUS$4.00
COFFEE AND CIGARETTESUS$17.00
VODKA,ESPRESSO,COFFEE LIQUEUR, AEGEAN SEA SALT

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVROUS$15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANOUS$15.00
CRETE, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKOUS$16.00
CRETE, GREECE
- BottleUS$80.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIAUS$15.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLAUS$15.00
KEFALONIA, GREECE
- BottleUS$75.00
2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKOUS$16.00
NAOUSSA, GREECE
- BottleUS$80.00
2006 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD 'CLOS DU PAPILLON' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRUS$110.00
2018 DOMAINE DU CLOS'EL 'LA JALOUSIE' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRANCEUS$95.00
2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FRUS$90.00
2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIAUS$105.00
2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALYUS$150.00
2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECEUS$80.00
2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIAUS$65.00
2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECEUS$65.00
2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCEUS$95.00
2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCEUS$105.00
2020 DUMOL 'WESTER REACH' | CHARDONNAY | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CAUS$110.00
2022 VINA COSTEIRA 'COLECCION 68' | TREIXADURA. ALBARINO, GODELLO | RIBEIRO, SPAINUS$80.00
2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCEUS$110.00
1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANYUS$85.00
2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALYUS$80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONAUS$14.00
PROSOTSANI, GREECE
- BottleUS$65.00
2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAINUS$14.00
- BottleUS$60.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIRUS$14.00
ARGENTINA
- BottleUS$56.00
NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAYUS$14.00
ARGENTINA
- BottleUS$56.00
NV DOMAINE MARC HEBRART | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY MAREUIL SUR-AY CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$110.00
NV MOUSSE ET FILS ROSE | PINOT MEUNIER & PINOT NOIR | VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNEUS$120.00
NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$120.00
NV CLANDESTIN 'LES GRANDES LIGNES' | CHARDONNAY | AUBE, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.US$175.00
2021 VIETTI | MOSCATO D' ASTI | 375ML | PIEDMONTE, ITALYUS$55.00
NV Laurent-Perrier | CHAMPAGNE BRUT| 375ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$90.00

BEER

YELLOW DONKEYUS$8.00
LAGERED ALE, SANTORINI, GREECE

Red

2020 I. Brand & Family | Cabernet Franc | San Benito, CAUS$75.00
2019 Paitin | Barbaresco | Neive, ItalyUS$110.00
2016 Les Vins de Vienne | Syrah | Northern Rhone, FRUS$95.00
2019 Eduardo Torres Acosta 'Versante Nord' | Nerello Mascalese | Sicily, ITUS$90.00
2021 Domaine Grains d'Estuaire 'Cuvee Emma' | Merlot | Southwest FranceUS$80.00
2019 Chateau Musar | Cabernet Sauvignon & Carignan | LebanonUS$125.00

What 217 people are saying

Tama reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tama in Bucktown offers a sublime Mediterranean dining experience with a "sympathy of flavors" and "creative interpretations" of Greek cuisine. Guests rave about the "incredible food," particularly the short rib orzo and beef skewers. The "welcoming staff" and "intimate atmosphere" make it a neighborhood gem. "Absolutely fantastic" and "highly recommend!"

217 Reviews

J
Jason
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vibe with loving attention to service and outstanding flavors
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef and service team inviting you into their home in Santorini. Mushrooms , scallops , sea bass bravo
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Addison
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff and great food. Will be going back soon
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time in the back bar! We had great service and tried a lot of dishes. Everything moved at a great pace too- not too fast or slow.
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ToddK
Minneapolis3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Was well timed to table. Drinks were outstanding. We will return!
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Renee VIP
Chicago34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For those who have yet to try Tama, it is a definite MUST! Honestly, everything about the restaurant is amazing, from the food (incredible), to the service (second to none), to the overall attention detail on everything. Love the chefs. Put it on your list!
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Stephanie
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food. Amazing service. Gonna dream about the “Bread and Butter” and the short rib orzo until I can have it again, which will not be soon enough. 10/10. No notes.
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Eyad VIP
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food, flavors blended really well. The focaccia was unbelievable, the fish soup was the star, and the basque cheesecake really was uniquely gorgeous. Absolutely outstanding place to eat.
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Maggie
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the most beautiful experience. Upon walking in my sister and I felt like VIPs, everyone was so kind and generous, Roula gave us the most incredible recommendations (Get the mushrooms), the Chef served us and even chatted for a bit. Most memorable dinner experience I have had in a long time. Would give more than 5 stars if I could!
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Emma
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maria was a wonderful server! And the food was out of this world!
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FAQs

Tama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 955-0212.

Tama is rated 4.8 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4565

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 955-0212
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, South American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Avgeria Stapaki

Tama

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Táma Wine Dinner [Volume I]

Sea Bass

RAMEN

Tuna Tartare

Appetizers

FOCACCIAUS$14.00

SEABASS CRUDOUS$26.00

ROASTED BEETROOTSUS$18.00

BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00

MUSSELSUS$22.00

PATATAS BRAVASUS$16.00

OYSTER MUSHROOMSUS$20.00

EMPANADASUS$20.00

BEEF SKEWERSUS$22.00

SHORT RIB ORZOUS$35.00

WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLONIUS$28.00

SEABASS

FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAKUS$16.00

ROASTED 1/2 AMISH CHICKENUS$38.00

20oz BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYEUS$78.00

LOBSTER SPAGHETTINIUS$50.00

Dessert

BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE BRULEEUS$14.00

CHOCOLATE TARTUS$14.00

Lunch

FOCACCIAUS$12.00

ROIS STRACCIATELLAUS$22.00

GRILLED CABBAGE CAESARUS$18.00

BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00

THE BURGERUS$18.00

FRENCH FRIESUS$14.00

EMPANADASUS$18.00

RAMENUS$20.00

MUSSELSUS$22.00

COCKTAILS

CHERI CHERI LADYUS$16.00

13 JAMETTIUS$15.00

ELVIRA HANCOCKUS$17.00

TWO SMOKING BARRELSUS$17.00

SIN CITYUS$16.00

SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW MOCKTAILUS$12.00

COFFEE AND CIGARETTESUS$17.00

RED

2022 THYMIOPOULOS 'YOUNG VINES' XINOMAVROUS$15.00

2022 KARAVITAKIS 'KLIMA KOTISFALI & MAVROTRAGANOUS$15.00

2022 KOMPSOS 'KOMPSOS' LITATIKOUS$16.00

WHITE

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' XINOMAVRO & MALAGOUSIAUS$15.00

2021 GENTILINI 'RHOMBUS' ROBOLAUS$15.00

2023 THYMIOPOULOS 'ATMA' ASSYRTIKOUS$16.00

2006 DOMAINE DES BAUMARD 'CLOS DU PAPILLON' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRUS$110.00

2018 DOMAINE DU CLOS'EL 'LA JALOUSIE' | CHENIN BLANC | SAVENNIERES, FRANCEUS$95.00

2019 MEYER FONNE | PINOT GRIS | ALSACE, FRUS$90.00

2018 RUDI PICHLER | GRUNER VETLINER 'SMARAGD' | WACHAU, AUSTRIAUS$105.00

2020 BIBI GRAETZ 'TESTAMATTA' | ANSONICA | TUSCANY, ITALYUS$150.00

2021 ARTEMIS KARAMOLEGOS | ASSYRTIKO | SANTORINI, GREECEUS$80.00

2021 BROKENWOOD | SEMILLON | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIAUS$65.00

2021 SKOURAS | MOSCOFILERO | PELOPONNESE. GREECEUS$65.00

2020 DOMAINE LOUIS MOREAU | CHARDONNAY| CHABLIS | CRU, FRANCEUS$95.00

2019 FOURCHAUME | CHARDONNAY | CHABLIS 1ER CRU. FRANCEUS$105.00

2020 DUMOL 'WESTER REACH' | CHARDONNAY | RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CAUS$110.00

2022 VINA COSTEIRA 'COLECCION 68' | TREIXADURA. ALBARINO, GODELLO | RIBEIRO, SPAINUS$80.00

2019 DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD | CHARDONNAY | CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET, FRANCEUS$110.00

1999 URZIGER WURZGARTEN | RIESLING KABINETT | MOSEL, GERMANYUS$85.00

2019 BORGOGNO | RIESLING | PIEDMONT, ITALYUS$80.00

ROSE

2022 OENOPS 'APLA' XINOMAVRO / MAVROUDI / LIMNIONAUS$14.00

2020 MACABEO 'KIKI N JUAN' / VALENCIA, SPAINUS$14.00

SPARKLING

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT ROSE' / PINOT NOIRUS$14.00

NV ALMA 'ALMACITA BRUT' / CHARDONNAYUS$14.00

NV DOMAINE MARC HEBRART | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY MAREUIL SUR-AY CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$110.00

NV MOUSSE ET FILS ROSE | PINOT MEUNIER & PINOT NOIR | VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNEUS$120.00

NV BOLLINGER ROSE | PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEUS$120.00

NV CLANDESTIN 'LES GRANDES LIGNES' | CHARDONNAY | AUBE, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE.US$175.00

2021 VIETTI | MOSCATO D' ASTI | 375ML | PIEDMONTE, ITALYUS$55.00