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Dinner in Bucktown.
Find us at 1748 N. Damen Avenue, just off the heart of the neighborhood.
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Lou Amari’s Italian Restaurant1748 N. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Fictional demonstration address in the Bucktown / Wicker Park area.
Contact
- Generalhello@louamaris.com
- Reservationsreservations@louamaris.com
- Private diningevents@louamaris.com
- Cateringcatering@louamaris.com
Parking + arrival
Valet service is available Friday and Saturday evenings. Limited street parking and nearby paid public parking are also available, and rideshare drop-off is right out front on Damen.
Accessibility
The main entrance, dining room and accessible restroom are designed to accommodate guests using mobility devices. Guests who need specific accommodations may contact the restaurant before their visit. Read more.
Dress
Smart casual. Jackets are not required.
Hours
Bar opens 30 minutes before dinner service. Happy Hour Monday–Friday, 4–6 PM.
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Holiday hours
- New Year's DayDinner 3 – 9 PM
- Easter SundaySunday Supper from 1 PM · Dinner 1 – 9 PM
- Mother's DaySunday Supper from 1 PM · Dinner 1 – 9 PM
- Father's DaySunday Supper from 1 PM · Dinner 1 – 9 PM
- Independence DayDinner 4 – 10 PM
- Thanksgiving DayClosed
- Christmas EveFeast of the Seven Fishes · Dinner 3 – 9 PM · Special menu
- Christmas DayClosed
- New Year's EveDinner 4 – 11 PM · Special menu may apply
Special holiday menus, deposits and reservation policies may apply and override base hours.
Questions
Before you arrive.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Online reservations are available for parties of 1–8. Groups of 9–14 should use the Large Parties form; 15+ should inquire about Private Dining.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes. Bar and dining-room walk-ins are welcomed based on availability.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. Jackets are not required.
Is there parking?
Valet service is available Friday and Saturday evenings. Limited street parking and nearby paid public parking are also available, and rideshare drop-off is right out front.
Is Lou Amari’s accessible?
The main entrance, dining room and accessible restroom are designed to accommodate guests using mobility devices. Guests who need specific accommodations may contact the restaurant before their visit.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Please note allergies and dietary needs when booking and tell your server when you arrive.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes, including salads, pasta and eggplant parmigiana. Availability may change.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
Select dishes can be modified. Cross-contact may occur in a shared kitchen.
Do you offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Order directly from Lou’s for scheduled pickup, including family meals that feed 4–6. Delivery is also available through DoorDash and Uber Eats; availability and fees vary.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. Digital gift cards are available online and physical cards may be purchased at the restaurant.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Usually, with advance notice. Our standard cake-cutting fee is $3 per guest—or let us bake Lou’s Celebration Cake for the table.
What is your cancellation policy?
Standard reservations have a 15-minute grace period. Parties of 6–8 may require a card to secure Friday and Saturday reservations and designated peak dates; late cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours may be charged $25 per guest.
Say hello
A question, a note, a thank-you.
For reservations, please use the reservations page or call us. For everything else, we read every message.