In the heart of chicago
The place you tell your friends about.
About us
Welcome to Amano Bistro — where every meal feels like coming home.
Our story began with a simple idea: that food tastes better when it’s shared with the people you love. Inspired by long Mediterranean lunches and Italian family tables that never seem to empty, we wanted to bring that same warmth to the heart of Chicago.
At Amano, every dish tells a story.
The olive oil comes from small groves where generations still harvest by hand. The tomatoes are sun-ripened, the herbs picked fresh each morning. Every plate is made the way our grandparents cooked — with patience, laughter, and just a pinch of love.
We don’t just serve food.
We serve moments — the kind you remember long after the plates are cleared. A toast between friends. A family gathered around pizza from the wood-fired oven. The first bite of handmade pasta that feels like Sunday at home.
So whether you’re here for a quick lunch, a long dinner, or to celebrate life’s small victories, you’ll always have a seat at our table.
Amano Bistro — made by hand, shared with heart.
fresh ingredients
Urban bistro
Finest food
Wine
Cocktails
Pasta
Desserts
Good time
From our kitchen
A Story in Every Bite
Each dish we serve celebrates connection — crafted with care, meant to be shared, and inspired by the moments that bring us closer.
Explore our menu
Each dish tells a story of family and warmth. From handmade pastas to slow-cooked sauces, every flavor invites you to linger, share, and savor the simple joy of being together around the table.
Book a table
Your seat is waiting, surrounded by laughter, candlelight, and the aroma of home. Reserve your table and let us welcome you to a meal that feels like family.
Inside Amano
A glimpse into the moments we love most — the laughter between bites, the glow of shared meals, and the simple beauty of food made by hand and enjoyed together.
Discover
Our menu
Our menu is a love letter to tradition — handmade pastas, fresh herbs, and recipes passed down through generations, each dish crafted to bring people closer, one bite at a time.
Apps
Salads
Risotti
Pasta
Entrée
Sides
Bruschetta
Kajmak/ cherry tomatoes/ pine nuts/ pomegranate molasses
Fritto Misto
Shrimp/ calamari/ scallops/ Fra diavolo sauce
Amano pate
Sour dough bread/ onion butter/ wild blueberry jam
Celery Chips
Chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus
Cherry tomatoes/ olives/ potato leek puree
Steamed mussels
choice white wine sauce -tomato wine sauce
Bruschetta
Kajmak/ cherry tomatoes/ pine nuts/ pomegranate molasses
Fritto Misto
Shrimp/ calamari/ scallops/ Fra diavolo sauce
Amano pate
Sour dough bread/ onion butter/ wild blueberry jam
Celery Chips
Chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus
Cherry tomatoes/ olives/ potato leek puree
Steamed mussels
choice white wine sauce -tomato wine sauce
Bruschetta
Kajmak/ cherry tomatoes/ pine nuts/ pomegranate molasses
Fritto Misto
Shrimp/ calamari/ scallops/ Fra diavolo sauce
Amano pate
Sour dough bread/ onion butter/ wild blueberry jam
Celery Chips
Chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus
Cherry tomatoes/ olives/ potato leek puree
Steamed mussels
choice white wine sauce -tomato wine sauce
Bruschetta
Kajmak/ cherry tomatoes/ pine nuts/ pomegranate molasses
Fritto Misto
Shrimp/ calamari/ scallops/ Fra diavolo sauce
Amano pate
Sour dough bread/ onion butter/ wild blueberry jam
Celery Chips
Chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus
Cherry tomatoes/ olives/ potato leek puree
Steamed mussels
choice white wine sauce -tomato wine sauce
Bruschetta
Kajmak/ cherry tomatoes/ pine nuts/ pomegranate molasses
Fritto Misto
Shrimp/ calamari/ scallops/ Fra diavolo sauce
Amano pate
Sour dough bread/ onion butter/ wild blueberry jam
Celery Chips
Chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus
Cherry tomatoes/ olives/ potato leek puree
Steamed mussels
choice white wine sauce -tomato wine sauce
Bruschetta
Kajmak/ cherry tomatoes/ pine nuts/ pomegranate molasses
Fritto Misto
Shrimp/ calamari/ scallops/ Fra diavolo sauce
Amano pate
Sour dough bread/ onion butter/ wild blueberry jam
Celery Chips
Chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus
Cherry tomatoes/ olives/ potato leek puree
Steamed mussels
choice white wine sauce -tomato wine sauce
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Behind the scenes
“Feels like home: handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and the kindest staff in Chicago. Our new weekly ritual.”
“Coziest spot in Chicago – comfort food, handmade pasta, genuinely kind service. Feels like family.”
Made to match your meal
Wine
The right pairing makes dinner feel like home.
Light, fresh whites or deep, graceful reds—choose your favorite; our creative kitchen shines with sophisticated wines.
Our location
How to find us
We’re nestled in Chicago—see the map and stop in for something handmade.