Chanta

"Ok, so here is the deal, first time me and my husband went to Chanta, we were enchanted with the restaurant - cute ambiance , nice Romanian wine , delicious Chicken Paprikas and Saccottini Vanessa, we had a great time! We noticed for ourselves that the buratta appetizer was decent but not the best we have had, desert was ok and coffee was overpriced ($6 for espresso! And $6 for small latte ) and tasted just ok. Also, they do not open bottle of wine in front of you but bring you already opened bottle - I think it lessens the experience. So, why the 3 stars.. we loved the food so much that we wanted to come back and try more! We even invited our friends to go - this is where the enchantment grew into disappointment. First, the whole time we felt so rushed - rushed to order appetizers, the main dishes- the waitress brought the appetizers ( mussels, eggplant spread and prosciutto plate- all good) and right away asked what do you want for main! Literally - Ok, what do you want … we ordered Hungarian goulash - OK, had better; champagne salmon - not worth $38 for a small piece of salmon with a side of spinach. Strawberry did not enhance the taste. The other couple ordered papardelle al salmone and a house special - Serbian meat dish. My friend absolutely did not like the papardelle , for whatever reason , she took a bite and that was it, she also did not want to take a box either , as a waitress in a nice restaurant, you ask what was wrong and try making it better but they did not care. I was still eating when they tried to take my side dish… we did not want the desert but we wanted to get more wine but no, once we said no to desert, the check was brought to us , and basically the feeling was you ate, now get out - I still had wine in my glass! And again, we ordered two bottles of wine, and both came already opened - not sure what is the point, perhaps the waitstaff does not know how to open bottles? Verdict: while I might feel the incline to try other dishes one day , I don’t think I would go back anytime soon and not with other people. We felt embarrassed to sing the praises and then receive this kind of service"

"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!"

"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."

"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."