Chanta is a family-owned restaurant in downtown Tampa, located at 113 S Hyde Park Ave. If you are planning a meal, the restaurant offers authentic European food made fresh every day, along with homemade bread. It is a good choice for anyone looking for a restaurant in Tampa that serves something beyond the usual menu.
The restaurant was started by the Chanta family, who opened their first business in Romania more than 12 years ago. They have three restaurants there. The Tampa location, which opened in June 2020, is their first restaurant in the United States. The family's cooking is a big part of the experience, and you may even meet the grandmother who cooks at the restaurant every day.
What to Expect at Chanta Restaurant in Tampa
Chanta describes itself as a place to eat, drink and relax. The website invites guests to enjoy dinner in what it calls "little Europe," and the focus is on home-style cooking rather than a formal dining room. The family's own bread is baked fresh, and the food is prepared each day.
The restaurant's website also notes that the kitchen closes an hour before closing time on Sundays, so plan your order accordingly. Chanta's approach is personal and unhurried, which suits a relaxed dinner out in downtown Tampa.
Planning Your Visit: Hours, Reservations and Contact
Chanta's hours are:
- Monday: closed
- Tuesday to Thursday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday: lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday: lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hours can change, so confirm before you visit. Reservations are handled through OpenTable, and the restaurant asks guests to review the booking policies during checkout. The phone line is for reservations only during business hours, and the website asks guests to email chanta.venturesllc@gmail.com for a faster reply. Walk-ins may not be accepted on weekends, depending on the reservation book.
For parties of 7 or more, the website asks guests to book for 6 through OpenTable and call during business hours to add guests. A minimum spend of per person before tax and gratuity applies to these parties, and a 20% service charge is added for parties of 6 or more.
Tips Before You Go
I'd book through OpenTable ahead of time, especially on weekends when walk-ins may not be possible. If your group is larger, confirm the final guest count at least 24 hours before your reservation. Tables are held for complete parties for up to 10 minutes after the booking time, so plan to arrive on schedule.
You can reach Chanta at (813) 605-4011, or visit the website at chantarestaurant.com for more details.
