Mediterranean heartbeat. Global coast to coast flavors. An intimate Bucktown restaurant from chefs Avgeria Stapaki & Adalberto Olaez.
TÁMA is a votive (an offering or promise) for someone that requires help. A miracle. An act of love in its purest form. We believe cooking for someone is another expression of this same love.
Our approach brings people together with shareable plates with a union of Mediterranean, Asian, South American, and global traditions and flavors.
The menu will remain ingredient-curious; it will change often, according to components best sourced by seasonality, local markets, and our imaginations.
Dinner ~ Happy Hour ~ Patio ~ Private Events
The Dinner
TO START (shareable)
• Bread & Butter 16
House baked focaccia, napa cabbage, truffle manchego ice cream
• CEVICHE* 26
Seabass*, watermelon, citrus-chili vinaigrette
• TUNA TARTARE 24
Tuna*, lime, parsley oil, crispy onions
• Empanadas 22
Braised lamb and roasted red pepper, greek yogurt
• BEEF CARPACCIO* 26
Beef tenderloin*, chive pesto, parmesan, grilled sourdough
• "SUMMER PIE" 18
Summer vegetables, phyllo dough, goat cheese mousse
• SCALLOPS 24
Seared diver scallops, lemon, white wine, corn mousse
• HORIATIKI SALAD 22
Tomatoes, strawberries, feta mousse, olives, spring onions
• Patatas Bravas 16
Spicy greek yogurt, fried garlic
• Oyster mushrooms 20
Miso cream cheese, caramelized hazelnuts
• Truffle Beef Skewers 22
Marinated tenderloin, tartufo vinaigrette, grilled sourdough
LARGE PLATES (shareable)
• Steamed Mussels 22
Saffron-white wine broth, grilled sourdough *add chile de arbol
• agnolotti 30
Ricotta, parmesan, preserved lemon, caramelized hazelnuts, beurre blanc
• GRILLED RIBEYE* 78
18 oz. black angus*, side of truffle potato
• Whole seabass 65
Seared on cast iron with grilled chinese broccoli
• Short Rib 38
Slowly braised beef, white wine orzo, mizithra cheese
• ROASTED CHICKEN 38
Half chicken, lemon-potato mousse
• THE BURGER* 22
Ground ribeye*, chorizo mayo, caramelized onions, brioche bun, pickles on side
SIDES
• Grilled Chinese Broccoli 10
Lemon, olive oil, crispy garlic
• Truffle potato 10
Whipped with truffle and parmesan
DESSERTS
• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14
Crustless spanish-style cheesecake, bruléed sugar, strawberry coulis
• TIRAMISU 14
Espresso soaked lady fingers, sweetened mascarpone, cocoa dusting
The Bar
TÁMA COCKTAILS
• COFFEE & CIGARETTES 17
Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, aegean sea salt
• SWEET BLOSSOM* 17
Olive-oil washed citadelle gin, elderflower, orgeat* - tree nut allergy
• PURPLE PARADISE 17
Conniption kinship gin, orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave nectar
• VIOLET BUTTERFLY 17
Citadelle gin, elderflower, fresh lemon, house mixed berry syrup, club soda
• GETAWAY 17
Nosotros tequila blanco, orange liqueur, house spiced syrup, fresh lime, pineapple
• ELVIRA HANCOCK 17
400 conejos mezcal, Jose Cuervo traditional silver tequila, fresh lime, agave nectar
• TWO SMOKING BARRELS 17
Tincup bourbon, cocchi americano, rosso vermouth
• ORCHARD* (spirit free) 12
House berry syrup, fresh lemon, grapefruit juice, ginger beer, *spirit-free *add your choice of spirit +5
SPARKLING WINES
• "KTIMA SPYROPOULOS" 17/80
2022 Spyropoulos, Brut, Moschofilero / Greece
• "Ode Panos Spiropoulos Brut Rose" 17/80
NV Panos Spiropoulos Brut Rosé, Moschofilero / Greece
• "Anna de Codorniu Reserva" 12/60
NV Anna de Codorniu Reserva Brut, Blanc de Blancs / Spain
• Champagne "Vilmart & Cie Ratafia" 120
2013 Champagne, Vilmart & Cie Ratafia, Chardonnay / France
WHITE WINES
• "Atma" 16/75
2023 Thymiopoulos, Assyrtiko / Naoussa / Greece
• "Rhombus" 17/80
2021 Gentilini, Robola / Kefalonia / Greece
• “Vilana” 16/75
2022 Fragospito, Vilana / Crete / Greece
ROSE WINES
• "APLA" 16/75
2022 Oenops, Xinomavro-Mavroudi-Limniona / Prosotsani / Greece
• "Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve" 14/60
2023 Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve / Rhône Valley / France
RED WINES
• "THE LITTLE RED PRINCE" 17/80
2021 Karavitakis, Kotsifali-Madilari / Crete / Greece
• "Young vines" 16/75
2022 Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro / Naoussa / Greece
• "NEMEA RESERVE" 18/85
2018 Semeli, Agiorgitiko / Nemea / Greece
• "EARTH & SKY" 120
2022 Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro / Naoussa / Greece
• "EMMOLO MERLOT" 125
2021 Emmolo Merlot, / Napa Valley / California
PORT WINES
• "Dalva Ruby Port" 14/65
NV Dalva Ruby Port, Porto / Portugal
• "Dona Antonia Reserva Tawny Port" 19/85
NV Dona Antonia Reserva Tawny Port, Porto / Portugal
BEERS
• Lazy Ass 8
Lager, Santorini / Greece
• KEO 8
Pilsner / Cyprus
Happy Hour Menu
4:00pm – 6:00pm Tuesday – Thursday
SIPS
• COFFEE & CIGARETTES 9
Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, aegean sea salt
• SWEET BLOSSOM* 9
Olive-oil washed citadelle gin, elderflower, orgeat* - tree nut allergy
• PURPLE PARADISE 9
Conniption kinship gin, orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave nectar.
• GETAWAY 9
Nosotros tequila blanco, orange liqueur, house spiced syrup, fresh lime, pineapple
• TWO SMOKING BARRELS 9
Tincup bourbon, cocchi americano, rosso vermouth
• ORCHARD* (spirit free) 7
House berry syrup, fresh lemon, grapefruit juice, ginger beer, *spirit-free.
• HOUSE STILL WINE 10
• HOUSE SPARKLING WINE 6
• HOUSE BEER 6
Snacks
• Bread & Butter 9
House baked focaccia, napa cabbage, truffle manchego ice cream
• CEVICHE* 10
Seabass*, watermelon, citrus-chili vinaigrette
• Steamed Mussels 12
Saffron and white wine broth, grilled sourdough.* add chile de árbol.
• Empanada 6 per piece
Braised lamb and roasted red pepper, greek yogurt
Craving our signature cheesecake?
Place your pre-order at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee your slice of indulgence! Limited quantities available, so reserve yours today!
A charming intimate restaurant
Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez merge Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.
meet our chefs
Avgeria Stapaki
Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez are motivated to share the traditions of their cultures, committing to their love of seafood, produce, terroir, and the unpredictable way they combine their visions into a single, creative harmony.
Adalberto Olaez
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(c) 2025 TÁMA Bistro Chicago
+1 (312) 955-0212
Sunday - Monday closed
Tuesday - Saturday 4:00pm - 10:00pm