TÁMA is a votive (an offering or promise) for someone that requires help. A miracle. It is an act of love in its purest form – we believe that cooking for someone is another expression of this same love.

Our approach brings people together with shareable plates in a casual modern bistro with a union of Mediterranean, Asian, and South American traditions.

The menu will remain ingredient-curious; it will change often, according to components best sourced by seasonality, local markets, and our own imaginations.

The Menu

The Lunch

TO SHARE

• Focaccia 12

Frisee salad, manchego cheese/truffle ice cream.

• Rois stracciatella 22

Stracciatella cheese, apples, whipped honey, chili oil.

• GRILLED CABBAGE CAESAR 18

Cabbage, caesar dressing, crispy chorizo.

• BEEF CARPACCIO 24

Chive pesto, arugula, fresh truffle.

• THE BURGER 18

Chorizo mayo, caramelized onions.

• FRENCH FRIES 14

Garlic, parsley, parmesan.

• Empanadas 20

Braised lamb, tomato pepper relish, greek yogurt.

• Mussels 22

White wine, herbs, saffron broth.

SOUP BOWLS

• Ramen 20

Pork broth, chicken broth, caramelized pork belly.

• Fish soup 16

Red snapper, veloute vegetables.

DESSERTS

• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14

• TIRAMISU 14

The Dinner

TO SHARE

• Focaccia 14

Frisee salad, manchego cheese/truffle ice cream.

• seabass crudo 26

Seabass, yuzu-chili, cara-cara gel.

• ROASTED BEETROOTS 18

Goat cheese, orange, caramelized hazelnuts.

• BEEF CARPACCIO 26

Chive pesto, arugula, fresh truffle.

• Mussels 22

White wine, herbs, saffron broth.

• Patatas Bravas 16

Fried potatoes three ways, spicy yogurt, fried garlic-parsley.

• Oyster mushrooms 20

Wine, parsley, miso-yogurt, cheese, caramelized hazelnuts.

• FRIED CAULIFLOWER STEAK 16

Feta cheese, truffle, turmeric cream.

• Empanadas 20

Braised lamb, tomato pepper relish, greek yogurt.

• Beef Skewers 22

Grilled beef loin, marinated in black truffle vinaigrette.

LARGE PLATES

• Short Rib Orzo 35

Braised short ribs, orzo pasta.

• GRILLED 1/2 AMISH CHICKEN 38

Trahana mousse.

• Wild mushroom agnolotti 28

Beurre blanc, spinach, lemon.

• 20 0Z BLACK ANGUS BONE-IN RIBEYE 78

Truffle potato mousse.

• Fish soup 22

Red snapper, veloute vegetables.

• Sea Bass 65

Grilled whole, wild caught.

SIDE PLATES

• Grilled brocollini 8

• Potato/truffle mousse 10

• Trahana mousse 8

DESSERTS

• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14

• TIRAMISU 14

The Bar menu

TAMA COCKTAILS

• COFFEE & CIGARETTES 17

Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, AAegean sea salt.

• CHERI CHERI LADY 16

Gin, maraschino, lemon, mint syrup.

• 13 JAMETTI 16

Vodka, lemon, orange bitters, salt tincture.

• ELVIRA HANCOCK 17

Mezcal, lime, agave nectar, salt powder.

• TWO SMOKING BARRELS 17

Bourbon, salers aperitif, rosso vermouth.

• CRIMSON PEAK 17

Pepper infused gin, citrus, celery salt.

• SHE IS LIKE A RAINBOW 12

Coconut, strawberry, lime, ginger beer. Add spirit of choice +4

RED WINES

• "Young vines" 16/75

2022 Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro / Naoussa / Greece.

• "Klima" 16/75

2022 Karavitakis, Kotsifali-Mavrotragano / Crete / Greece.

• "Komsos" 17/80

2022 Komsos, Liatiko / Crete / Greece.

WHITE WINES

• "Atma" 16/75

2023 Thymiopoulos, Xinomavro-Malagouzia / Naoussa / Greece.

• "Atma" 16/75

2023 Thymiopoulos, Assyrtiko / Naoussa / Greece.

• "RHOMBUS" 16/80

2021 Gentilini, Robola / Kefalonia / Greece.

• LUNA DI PONCA 110

2019 Collio / Italy.

ROSE WINES

• "APLA" 14/65

2022 Oenops, Xinomavro-Mavroudi-Limniona / Prosotsani / Greece.

SPARKLING WINES

• "KTIMA SPYROPOULOS" 17/76

2022 Spyropoulos, Brut, Moschofilero / Greece.

• "TISSOT BUGEY" 17/76

2019 Dry Brut Rose, Altesse / France.

• "VEUVE CLIQUOT" 132

NV CHAMPAGNE / France.

BEERS

• Yellow donkey 8

ALE, Santorini / Greece

• Lazy ass 8

Lager, Santorini / Greece

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

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Avgeria Stapaki

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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. 

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Adalberto Olaez

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1952 N Damen Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

+1 (312) 955-0212


Sunday - Monday closed
Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm