Tamatanga in Nottingham

We had an amazing experience which was mainly due to our server Courtney C, who was kind, patient and friendly! She took the time to help us and held the right amount of conversation. Food was delicious, different to your regular Indian Restaurant. Would highly recommend 👍

Food was lovely, cocktails were amazing and Daria was really accommodating and talkative, we had a really good time.

Atmosphere is amazing but food was average.

Went to Tamatanga for New Year's 2025! Tanya was such a sweetheart, and her recommendations were delicious! You HAVE to try the Tamatanga thali! The mocktails, especially the butterfly spritz, were so refreshing. It was such a great time!

We as a family decided to visit the Nottingham Restaurant this evening following a visit to the Christmas Market. We also regularly visit Tamatanga’s other locations too. Upon arrival we were greeted by whom I assume was a member of management. We asked for a specific seat set up in which to assist us with our child’s seating requirements, to which we were shown to a table that was suitable. We entered with an XL Mobility Pushchair so it was a good give away that our young child has SEN’s. However whilst we were settling at our table, removing coats etc….our child was kneeling on the couch seat not making a fuss, which we were already in the process of trying to ask him to sit down properly and explain why too. The member of staff that had earlier showed us to our table, strolled past and asked if my child could sit on his seat properly and walked off……. The manner in which we were spoken too was really condescending and in front of other customers and staff too. However once we’d all sat down, we felt so uncomfortable that we decided to leave due to the either lack of understanding or just plain rudeness expressed in their request. Whilst we were in the process of putting our Coats back on, having not even taken a look at the menu. A member of staff observed what had happened and asked what had been asked of us. I explained our child wouldn’t have understood what the (member of management) had barked at him, and us. The empathetic member of staff asked us to “please stay” but we thought it better we leave as it wouldn’t have been a nice dining experience from then on. They understood and actually apologised for the way in which we’d been treated. They could see exactly how we’d been made to feel this way. I’m not super sensitive by any stretch regarding SEND matters but the lack of Interest and customer service coming from this member of management has angered me to the point where I’ve spent time leaving this less than complimentary review. As we passed two members of management standing by the door as we left neither asked why we weren’t staying? They can’t need the custom that much, I guess? It’s a shame as the food is very good.

My family and I have loved Tamatanga for a long time, and today did not disappoint. 2 for 1 cocktails were refreshing - two of the same, but my Mum and I did a swapsie. Both were lovely. We had the Amaretto Colada and Too Cool for School. Lots of options, including biryanis, curries and wraps. Opted to try the wrap and it was really hot, crispy, and packed with lots of paneer. My Mum and brother said their biryanis were tasty and had good, big chunks of meat in it. The tama chips are to die for, and are really spicy, but they're so tasty. Clean resturant thats well lit and decorated beautifully, as well as clean, well-stocked bathrooms. Staff were friendly and polite. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to the staff at Tamatanga. Thank you for a nice meal.

Reservado para 11 para el menú de Navidad. Fácil de reservar en línea y eran muy sensibles a los correos electrónicos incluso cuando alguien tenía que abandonar en el último minuto. No les inquietó que uno de los participantes solo quisiera tener papas fritas. Los cócteles eran un buen precio y encantador. Nuestro servidor Courtney era muy eficiente y amable. La comida era muy buena. Sin duda recomendaría para una noche de grupo grande.

Lovely food and atmosphere, a bit pricey in our opinion.

Visitó con colegas de trabajo para una comida de Navidad. No se dejó llevar por la comida por lo que estaban cobrando. El curry se parecía a la sopa de rabo de buey con 4 trozos cuadrados de cordero con arroz o pan naan, no ambos a menos que pagara además de las £ 18 que cobraban. No estoy seguro de qué lado estaba en el lugar, pero medio tomate cherry con unos trozos de col no valió la pena el esfuerzo. No volveré pronto.

Good food and reasonable price. Will visit this restaurant again

Food was amazing, was served by the lovely Pheobe she made me and my family feel welcomed when we came in for my 18th. I couldn’t recommend it more

Great restaurant clean and great service the thali is amazing

Como siempre una gran comida con un servicio amable. Vicky nuestro servidor era muy profesional y servicial comprobando si teníamos alguna alergia y algún requisito especial. Luego hacer sugerencias sin ser demasiado exigente y difícil de vender como algunos pueden ser. Ella revisó a través de nuestro pedido y nos aconsejó de los diversos platos que habíamos pedido para asegurarnos de que teníamos un buen equilibrio de expectativas. Ella revisaba con frecuencia durante nuestra comida para asegurarse de que estábamos satisfechos y si necesitábamos más artículos, incluyendo bebidas, de nuevo no de una manera intrusiva, sino solo una charla amistosa para asegurarse de que teníamos todo. La comida como siempre fue genial y una muy buena elección te permite experimentar sin romper el banco.

Came for bottomless brunch on Saturday as a group of 4. The service was excellent (thanks especially to Robert!), and the food was really tasty. I'd recommend it as a great value place for a small gathering - we've been before as a bigger group and it wasn't as well-organised, but my latest visit has certainly made up for it. The only criticism I can really make is that the booths aren't especially comfortable - I couldn't work out if the table was a bit too high, or it was just a little too close - but other than that, perfect.

Ambiente increíble, el tamaño de las porciones era genial y el servicio era muy rápido. Me sentí muy bienvenido en cuanto entramos, he estado aquí un par de veces ahora. Tenía Courtney como nuestra camarera y ella era absolutamente increíble, una persona tan encantadora!

Called in to Tamatanga after a visit to the theatre, the staff were great and friendly Food was exceptional Definitely be going back when out in Nottingham Could not fault this establishment in any way

The place is nice, when we arrived (Sunday around 1 pm) it was nearly empty (it was much fuller when we were leaving); We’ve been served promptly, food arrived as it was ready (so not all plates together) - they do have this information on the cutlery set. Food was nice; service very courteous. Bathroom (ladies) was clean and very nicely decorated. Except that my drink was taken away before I had a chance to finish it, everything was all right. We had 4 main meals, 2 lasis, 1 juice and 1 coke and we paid £92. We would return if we are in the area again.

On Saturday me and my friends attended this location and the food was delicious. And the service was spectacular, we wanted to comment about our spectacular server darya. She made our night exceptionally good by her warm hospitality and making sure all our needs were fulfilled. As we was a large group she made sure we was all laughing and having a great time. We will definitely be returning soon

Courtney C was amazing!! Really great brunch and worth the money. Thanks!

I recently had the fantastic opportunity to explore Nottingham City, and one of the highlights was dining at Tamatanga! It was an unforgettable experience, and I couldn’t have asked for a better order taker than Daria. She was incredibly polite and exuded professionalism that made the whole meal feel like a special occasion. 😊

We had a great time for our bottomless. Rob was a fab waiter, very attentive! We will be back!

Good place, nice food, gentle staff and lively environment. That's what this place is. Their paneer wrap is so good. Avocado salad is great too.

Daria out waitress was very attentive ensured our foord was being enjoyed and reguarly refilled our drinks order Food was great as always

Super busy on a Saturday night had to wait 35 mins for a table. Not been in ages but the good was as good as I remembered it.

Excellent food and service been coming here for over 10 years never disappointed, Excellent food and staff very friendly spotless through out and great atmosphere food served quickly and nice and hot always busy

Unfortunately the service here has gone downhill! It used to be one of my favourite spots in Nottingham but half the staff look like they cant be bothered to work even though the restaurant was nt busy when I visited it. I was overcharged and when I told the first waitress she just dismissed it and walked back to her colleague for a chat… And when I realised she was not coming back - I had to raise it with another waitress who seemed annoyed to have to refund me as if it was my fault! Unfortunately is not as welcoming as it used to be! And on top of that they automatically add a 10 percent service charge on £15 mon-thurs daytime menu.. whilst offering poor service!

I recently visited Tamatanga in Nottingham, and I have to say, it was an incredible experience! The food was absolutely amazing authentic Indian flavors that completely hit the spot. My friends and I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with naan, Palak Paneer, and Chaat Bombs, and every dish was a treat for the taste buds. A special shoutout to Robert, who took the time to patiently explain the menu and recommend the best dishes for us. His suggestions were spot on! Another big thanks to Monica, who went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and satisfied. Her attentiveness and warm service made the experience even better. The food, the ambiance, and the service were all top-notch. If you're in Nottingham and craving Indian food, Tamatanga is the place to be! Highly recommended!

Ordered a Punjabi butter chicken and it was absolutely beautiful. Being south Asian myself it had all the authentic flavours and perfect amount of spice. Hats of to the chef!

Great food, though a bit overpriced. 10% 'discretionary' charge was added to the bill which I was not pleased about, it's up to me to reward good service.

Food top quality Lovely staff. Excellent service

The food here is excellent and the staff here were very friendly. Best you book before you go for an evening meal as it is very popular. Will defn be visiting again.

Really delicious food and friendly staff. I enjoy coming here a lot. I got the luscious lamb salad bowl which was so filling and delicious. It comes in a ginormous portion and has naan with it. My friend got avocado,chickpea & paneer salad which looked equally as amazing. I’ll have to try that next time! I also got chaat bombs which tasted divine and cold refreshing mocktails which was the Bombay cooler and the butterfly spritz! Amazing!

Always love this, great food. Great prices. Lunch deal is fantastic

Being of Indian heritage this was like eating home cooked food. Really enjoyed!

Well was advised to have sharing platter for two but was told better for one has you don't get a great deal. don't get a great deal the was not enough to feed a mouse, Two small one bite lamb chops a abysmal size heap of Bombay aloo and a couple of skirts of other stuff £33 per go. Service was surly and dismissive food very average what was on the plates.I dont know were these reviews are coming from must be in a different world to me. They even stuck £10 on the bill service charge. Never again you visit at your peril

Chaat bombs are very nice. Butter chicken is spicy and tastes nothing like butter chicken usually 🤷🏻 servers are cramming people into the same are of restaurant so we had dinner with other people sitting directly next to us when the other half of the restaurant was echoing from emptiness. Bad experience. Return is not very likely.

Fresh food and nice atmosphere. Always come here with my friends on a night out.

Excellent food beware not to over order. 🐷

I recently dined at Tamatang and I must say, the food was nothing short of exceptional. Each dish burst with authentic flavors and was beautifully presented. The only reason for the one star is because of the shocking level of customer service. Upon arrival, we waited a considerable amount of time before being acknowledged by the staff. Once seated, it took ages for our orders to be taken, majority of the female waters were walking around like headless chickens just running up and down looking busy but not one of them were going up to customers providing any sort of service when you eventually flag them down by raising your hand the frustration on there faces were beyond obvious. Don’t bother asking for any cutlery or plates because they will not bother giving it you need to eat in the big bawls provided. While I would highly recommend this place for anyone craving authentic Indian cuisine, be prepared for a frustrating dining experience when it comes to service. It’s a shame that such fantastic food is overshadowed by a lack of attentiveness and care from the staff. Also it’s extremely overpriced !

Served by Manon, she was so lovey and patient and helped us pick what to order, if you ever find yourself here make sure that she’s your server and you will be guaranteed a good night with great food recommendations

Had the soft flour flatbread, filled with lamb flavours, served with the legendary tama chips and a mint & coriander chutney. With a cucumber cooler drink (Apple, lychee, cucumber and mint). The drink is refreshing and a nice compliment to the spice in the wrap. The food was tasty and very filling so very good value for money.

Daria was such a wonderful support for 2 people who do not know much about the cuisine she demonstrated knowledge and couerteous behaviour!

Service was brilliant. Food was lovely and the 2for 1 cocktails were a big hit!

The short skinny /small build lady with a dark silk hair at reception I assume she was a manager as she wasn’t wearing any uniform just plain clothes I can’t even say she was rude or impolite as she was way more then that discriminating and racist towards certain people not everyone as I sat there and watched for more then 30 min waiting for a table as it was busy. So you can clearly see that she picks and choose who to be nasty towards. Customers from some ethnicities and all the deliveroo drivers mainly the ones they speak very little English she was saying very nasty stuff to them and sometimes even calling them names that she shouldn’t and their only fault is that they were there doing their job, it felt for once like they work for her or she owns them it was absolutely shocking to witness as I never thought this can happen or even exist in uk2024. The rest of her colleagues/managers without uniform two other ladies one with an Eastern European accent and the other one slightly oldish they were quite the same but I wouldn’t say to that extent as she was the worse but they were rude and impolite Waitresses were ok to be fair I can’t fault them as they were hard working young ladies and trying to do their job in a poisonous environment you could clearly see the unhappiness and stress on their faces. Honestly What a place really!! shocked !!

I was a little sceptical about visiting a city centre curry house but was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. We visited on a Saturday evening but didn't book so there was approximately 15min wait for a table. There's a good selection of drinks and happy hour for cocktails. Good selection of food options as you would expect. Everything was very tasty, and the saag paneer was excellent with a peshwari naan 👌 great combo. Service was friendly and swift. Good job.

Been many times to this restaurant which says it all, food gorgeous, always great atmosphere and service. But totally removing the provision for customers to pay.with cash is a real negative, particularly for the older generation. Surely a preferred method of cashless would be more suitable.

Great tasting food for a great price. I cannot fault anything. The food came out quickly though be aware it comes out 'as and when it's ready' so you may find a party of you all tucking in at different times. We've been a few times now and love it!

Lovely service and fantastic Chicken biryani

Anna is the best host, we were on a drag do made us feel most welcome and so happy.

I went to tamatangas for my anniversary with my boyfriend and the food was amazing and the service was excellent, thanks to the manager staff and chefs.

Great atmosphere and food was very authentically Indian. Prices are very high for students however; portions of curries could be larger for the price. Waitresses were very friendly. Out with mates and I had punjabi butter chicken. Ended up being sick about 4 hours after it - so I’m assuming it wasn’t cooked properly.

We managed to grab a group table last minute after being let down by another restaurant. They managed to squeeze us in and so glad they did. Food and serve was amazing. Cocktails were on 2F1 which on a Saturday evening was a great offer. All 11 of our party were stunned how amazing the food was so this place is highly recommended.

Really good experience, delicious food and friendly service.

The food is very delicious, the restaurant is beautiful and the staff are friendly Order lamb biryani Delicious chicken tikka

This is our new go to restaurant for Indian food. The service is exceptional. Cocktails are fantastic 😊 Please don’t change anything !

Lovely place whether it's lunch or dinner. Fantastic food Goan fish curry is my favourite!

The best biriyani ever had in Nottingham 🍲

Had a delivery last night from the Nottingham restaurant. Very disappointing. We use this restaurant on a regular basis, either eating in, takeaway or delivery. We know it's not the cheapest but the food is good and portions are plentiful, until last night. A lamb wrap that would lose a weigh in against a greggs sausage roll. Tama chips that would fit in a maccy d's happy meal fries bag. Keralan lamb curry in a tub so shallow even Hal wouldn't entertain it. Chilli naans were spot on.

Food is modern but cold and the drinks are to expensive. Do not put any tips as staff don't gets them

Great place with truly delicious food, good service and a nice atmosphere. Generous portions - our group of 4 all had a main course with drink and we were very full. The only negative is that the acoustics were not great, and our table (booth) had difficulty hearing each other over the background conversation. I'd definitely go again but might avoid a Friday night as it was very busy.

I came in with some friends for a few drinks and daria was lovely. Made some good recommendations

Consistently good Can get busy. Recommend to book a table

Haven't been for a long time but yes it's great and their legendary wraps are still amazing. Thank You

service was second to none, best drinks we’ve had in a while would definitely recommend the hair of the dog especially if made by Tasha! 5 stars always

I recently visited this place expecting to have a good time, but instead, I left feeling angry and disappointed. Two women, one with blonde hair and another middle-aged with slicked-back black hair, who I assume were managers since they weren't in uniform, managed to completely ruin the entire experience, including the food. Their behavior was incredibly unprofessional and shockingly rude. I had to ask multiple times for the same thing, and instead of helping, they gave me dirty looks all night. This is such an embarrassing look for a place that used to be my go-to for family events. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back.

This chain never fails to disappoint, the food is truly delicious and so consistent! Everything on the menu is worth trying! Service here is friendly and fast, the location has the same great atmosphere I expect from Tamatanga. I keep coming back since it's always so good!

Service was exceptional. Food is the best and I would always recommend this place. I've never had a meal to complain about... 😊

Lady that was serving us today was super lovely and attentive & the food was just so delicious. The service was super prompt also. I haven’t been to a good restaurant in so long and the food was truly stupendous. The drinks were super tasty also and love that they offered 2 for 1 cocktails all day. Looking forward to coming here again when I’m back in Notts 😍

Took a very long time after being seated to get served. Then food came very quickly but they forgot our starter. Never mind. We enjoyed the food but both of us needed to order a side of naan which obv added extra to the bill. Overall lovely time there. Staff very friendly.

Excellent food, wonderful knowledgeable staff and efficient service. Highly recommend Tamatanga, well worth the money you pay, quality that won't break the bank.

The food is phenomenal - freshly made and packed full of flavour. The service is always friendly too. Loses a point as the place is quite loud which can be a little overstimulating.

We have been there multiple times and it has never disappointed us! The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is really friendly and polite! 🔝

Great place for a quick 👌 Indian.bite

Jess was really attentive and patient when she served us!! Nothing was too much trouble!

We had another fantastic bottomless brunch yesterday at tamantanga Nottingham highly recommended huge thank you to Izzy, Jess and Tanya for serving amazing cocktails and delicious food the service is always faultless and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Venue is really pretty and has a relaxed, street food feel. Be warned - it can get quite loud when at peak times due to the high ceiling, so conversation can be more difficult, but the atmosphere is buzzing!! Food is very delicious. They have a good vegan menu with plenty of options. Make sure to stress that you want your order vegan, as some names are shared with the vegetarian version of the meal, which means you may be served a vegetiatian (not vegan) version of what you are expecting… speaking from one of three experiences here. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, and did rectify this promptly and sympathetically which was great! The vegan thali is delicious and is great for two people to share. The venue has an emphasis on mezze/tapas/sharing dining, which is lovely and very social. If you want to size the thali up for three people, a main is too much (they are big), so perhaps get a side or two instead!

Excellent chain of restaurants to go for Indian food! Never had a disappointing meal. You can go mild or blow your head off hot with spice, then cool everything down with a lassi or cooler. Great cocktails, usually on 2 for 1 offer and if you dine before 4pm, you can usually get a great deal on food. Staff are always friendly and helpful, atmosphere is great. Perfect place if you've been shopping and ready for a bite to eat or if you've been to the Corner House and want some good grub.

Amber was super sweet & really took care of us. Amazing time here with delicious options and really generous portions. The drinks were a tad bit too sweet for us, so maybe if you’re visiting ask for less sweet unless you’re a fan :) thanks for having us.

We have an autistic son, and for family birthday celebrations we usually go to a specific familiar Caribbean restaurant. However, said restaurant was closed for a refit, so we thought we would try Tamatanga... and I can safely say we are glad we did. We booked online (as we knew of events on in Nottingham and we thought it may be busy) and added comments the booking about our son, and requests for a booth or somewhere "out of the way", and when we arrived we were welcomed and given options of tables in the corner or a booth. This was fantastic for starters as more often than not, comments seem to be ignored. Anna was a superb host, discussing and recommending dishes particularly for the family members that were preferring the lower end of the spice scale. The cocktails were brilliant, Hair of the dog and the mango chili mojito particularly ticking all the boxes. The chefs nailed it and food was absolutely spot on, the atmosphere was great, really cannot fault anything. We will definitely be coming back for more

Love this place. Food is delicious

As always we had a fabulous experience at tamatanga, the manageress greeted us with her usual big smile, we were served by Tembi who was equally as friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, we travel from Mansfield to Nottingham just to go here! I would 100% recommend this amazing restaurant.

Came yesterday with my boyfriend and his Auntie. We had a lovely time and felt very cared for. Anna the manager was our sever and she was fabulous, so attentive and knowledgeable of the menu and drinks and made our time there a lovely one! Thank you💕

Great portioned and flavoursome food!

This place has to be the best Indian food I’ve ever had , the cheesy naan breads is incredible. It’s a modern , jazzy place , great food and great atmosphere, you really need to go here I love it ! The food is delicious and the staff are great .

Having been to Tamatanga in both Leicester and Nottingham and having never had a poor experience there was only option when booking a curry for our team event in Nottingham. Catering for 23 of us we had pre ordered food before hand. 2 of the team have allergies and Tamatanga couldn’t have been more accommodating. Having tried a few other places previously in town I was always told ‘no sorry, we can’t cater for them’ so it was amazing when they not only said yes, but also prepared an off menu curry and salad bowl so they could eat along with the rest of us. The food as always was delicious, I’ve found my new favourite with the lamb green curry 🤤 service before hand - a special shout out to Tania you were amazing 🤩 and during our visit was great. It can’t be easy dealing with large groups of people who can’t remember what they’ve ordered 😂 I would definitely recommend Tamatanga for a curry, they have a fantastic lunch menu Monday to Thursday and a very large normal menu to choose from. I will definitely be back again.

Nice place, great food, a bit loud though

Lovely food at this restaurant - highly recommend the “Railway Lamb”. Amazing service too!

Nice surroundings - nice welcome - Far to much noise from an adjacent table which staff chose to ignore - Food very mediocre - Far too expensive for this type of venue - Will not return - There are far nicer/better places to eat in Nottingham

It was my first time at this restaurant and we enjoyed the Indian food very much. Will definitely go again. It was lunchtime and a perfect place to go.

It was brilliant staff were great especially Anna was so helpful will return with family thank you Anna and all other staff 😊 😀

Wonderful food, cocktails and great friendly service from Anna, she made our experience very enjoyable! Dziękuję, Anna

I was a bit sceptical about trying Tamatanga with it being a chain and, what I assumed, might not feel as ‘authentic’ as an independent Indian restaurant. How I was wrong! My partner and I ordered poppadums and a chutney starter to share which was plentiful. For our mains, I ordered the chicken tikka masala with a naan and my partner ordered the paneer makhani with pilau rice. Both of us really enjoyed the flavours and the generous portions. The value was reasonable as the mains included a naan or rice; if we had to pay for these sundries separately then I wouldn’t have regarded it as a fair price. We both also ordered a fruit cooler which came in a large pouring glass which equated to two glasses - again, a generous amount. I would 100% return and recommend this Indian chain.

Nice atmosphere, super food and service

Fantastic food and very sweet staff members. I've been to the Birmingham branch and this was my first time at Nottingham. Loved it! Booking is recommended as it is very popular.

We went here last week, the food is absolutely incredible, so tasty! The prices are decent, you get really good portion sizes. Table poppadoms are a must! One friend is a vegan, they have a nice selection of vegan and gluten free options. I got the Keralan lamb curry with rice, a side of garlic naan bread and poppadoms with a selection of dip for the table. I also tried their 'mango mania' tama cooler (a lovely non alcoholic drink) It comes in quite a bit pitcher too, so it lasts the whole meal. Would definitely go back. I've given the service 4 stars, because though everyone was polite and the food and drinks came out in a timely manner, it took ages for us to get the bill at the end. With some members of the party stood up with bags, no one came over and asked if we were done, even though they were passing regularly to serve the table beside us. Not a big deal, I much prefer chill places that let you take your time and exist there for as long as you want, but it still needs to be mentioned in the review

Tasty food and a nice selection. Good for vegetarians. Lots of lunch options. The vegetarian thali is recommended. Nice lassi, too. Can get booked up in evening so book ahead!

Have never had a bad meal here...the naans are as light as a feather...and the curries are delicious..been again today ...you won't be disappointed 😌

Meal spoilt by the manager ( I presume )who proceeded to shout at me from the bar and not come over and speak to me and was very rude . Also heard her and the staff taking about me at the back of the restaurant.Not professional in the slightest.

Stopped in for lunch and got the Chicken Khurana with rice - it was delicious! Definitely recommend this dish.

First time going and it was a brilliant place, lots of different options on the menu, definitely recommend, will be going back!