Chanta

My husband and I celebrated New Year’s at Chanta. We’d never been and enjoyed it so so much! Every course was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was very cozy and charming. I recommend going if you’re able to spend a bit of time, it is a slow-paced restaurant and everything was clearly homemade. But so wonderful and we will definitely be back!

Definitely a hidden gem. I searched “date night” places in Tampa and had never heard of Chanta. My husband and I decided to try it and were so happy with the experience. Chanta serves European dishes rooted in Romanian, Italian, and even German cuisines. We had stuffed mushrooms, Romanian salad, pappardelle salmone, lobster ravioli, and Romanian doughnuts for dessert. The atmosphere is so cozy and you feel like you’re in a Romanian home. We will definitely go back.

Chanta is a Mediterranean family restaurant, and I'm delighted to have stumbled upon it. For a solo evening, I chose a seat at the bar, and immediately, I sensed a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The bartender took some time to chat with me about the restaurant's history. This is something I always treasure when dining at family-owned establishments. Now, about the food – I opted for the Smoked Salmon, and while I expected a bit of saltiness given the nature of the dish, it seemed to have an extra layer of seasoning that pushed it a tad over the salty edge for my taste. However, the meal ended on a sweet note with a delightful dessert that added a lovely finishing touch to my solo dinner. All in all, I want to return to Chanta and explore a different dish. Here's a quick rundown of what I ordered: Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil: A fresh and delightful starter. Smoked Salmon Pasta: A bit on the salty side, but perhaps my next choice will be more to my liking. Donuts: A delectable treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.

The food here was amazing. We went for a random date night and the food and atmosphere did not disappoint. I forget the exact name of the chicken (second picture) but it was amazing. I unfortunately did not write the review the same day and thus forgot the name. I guess I should go back to check. This is a great find and will be back for sure.

What a fantastic experience. Stepping into this establishment you’ll immediately notice the ambience of this family run restaurant is extremely welcoming as are all the staff and will make you feel right at home 🤌. As far as the food goes, it is phenomenal. The Hungarian goulash is incredible, and served in a stylish manner. The Saccottini Vanessa pasta is absolutely mouthwatering with that creamy truffle sauce 🤤 and the homemade bread and olive oil is a great touch. 5 stars all the way