Chanta

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

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   LynnB

   Tampa15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Chicken Paprikas was amazing! So much flavor! Everyone really enjoyed the unfamiliar dishes they chose.
   

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   Jeffrey

   Fort Lauderdale1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good. Very true to the restaurant, it was hard to choose. We will be back to try other menu items!
   

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   Claire

   Orlando2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My boyfriend and I had an absolutely incredible time at Chanta. The food was amazing and the ambiance is gorgeous and intimate.
   

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   Cullen

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really cool menu and design. The outside seating is great.
   

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   NANCY

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and the food is so delicious! A perfect dinner for 4. I would highly recommend this place for dinner.
   

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   Tom

   Naples8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Had such high hopes for this restaurant. Let me get the good out of the way. The food was quite good (when we got some), and clearly the BOH has it going on. Now the bad the FOH. I had initially thought this place was newly opened (based on some comments from locals) so I was giving it the benefit of the doubt for a bit; however, it has been open since 2020!! So almost 5 years in and you would think it was opening week. 3 people serving as the host/hostess, asked no less than 4 times what our name was and did we have a reservation (we did). Slow to have service, wine and beer only and we still waited almost 20 min for drinks. Ordered 2 apps when we ordered the wine, Frito Misto and some fresh bread, the Misto came first, then the wine, then the bread. While waiting we noticed the 'nonnas' cooking in the back bringing food out to the expediting bar only to sit there while the FOH staff seemed unaware of it being there. Since we had seen this we ordered our Mains as soon as we got the first APP. The bus boys clearly were not trained, walking by tables empty handed and ignoring dirty dishes waiting to be cleared, you get the picture. My very experienced ( I have worked FOH, BOH and owned) opinion is that they have too many people doing the same job, and not enough delegation or organization. Again if this was the first month of operation, I would have given them a pass. 4+ years, nope. Wish it would have been different as the food was good. We will not be returning, for the price 4 glasses of wine, + 2 bottles (just less than $100 ea), 2 apps, 4 mains, almost $600 with tip and having to sit for almost 3 hrs, too many other places to go.
   

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   Michael L

   Tampa10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A Quaint European Escape in Hyde Park, Tampa Florida Tucked in the heart of downtown Tampa’s vibrant Hyde Park, Chanta Restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with European-inspired cuisine. While my visit was enjoyable overall, there were a few elements that could use some refinement. Starting with the Polpo Alla Griglia (cost $25) – grilled octopus with gourmet cheese, cherry tomatoes, and Italian parsley – it was unfortunately a letdown. The dish had promise, but the octopus itself was tough and chewy, making it difficult to fully appreciate the flavors of the garnish. This was a minor disappointment, but the Chef’s Special Wellington made up for it in a big way. This dish was perfectly executed, with a beautifully flaky pastry surrounding tender, flavorful meat that was the highlight of the meal. The Chicken Paprikas was just acceptable but still lacked seasoning (had to add salt and pepper). The service, while friendly, was slower than anticipated. However, I’ll give them some slack as it was a holiday, and the restaurant was likely busier than usual. A quick note for those considering dining outside: while they offer sidewalk seating, I can’t understand why anyone would opt for a noisy, traffic-filled table when you could enjoy the cozy, quieter interior. The ambiance inside is charming, albeit a bit cramped due to the restaurant’s smaller size. The tables are packed a little tightly, but this is clearly a necessity to make the most of the space. There are also a few outdoor tables, though I personally wouldn’t choose to eat on the bustling sidewalk with the noise and car fumes. Parking is a bit tricky in this busy part of town, so be prepared to hunt for a spot. Despite these small challenges, Chanta remains a delightful, eclectic place to dine, and I’d definitely consider returning. A more relaxed experience with a pleasant dinner companion is likely to make it all the more enjoyable!
   

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   MercedesA

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good was fabulous - server Juliana was so seeet and helpful. I’ll be back!
   

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   Arthur

   Tampa85 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chanta is a favorite restaurant of ours. The ambience, service and food have never disappointed us. Their Bolognese is always very good. Their Romanian cuisine is delicious and we like their monthly specials. Unfortunately we never have room for any of their desserts! This past time their Chicken Paprikash and the Pljesksbiva was amazing!
   

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    Robert

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time visiting, food and service were great. Portions are generous and a good value. Will definitely be going back again!
    

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