Tamatanga in Nottingham

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 !

Excellent food beware not to over order. 🐷

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

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

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

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

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

Consistently good Can get busy. Recommend to book a table

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!

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.

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 .

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

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

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.

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.

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

Out for friends birthday, great food, great atmosphere and Anna K was lovely and attended to all our needs and even gave the birthday girl a balloon x

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

We were served by Jess and she was super kind helping with suggestions for food and drink!!

We recently visit Nottingham city had the pleasure of dining at Tamagansa, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. Our order taker, Anna, was incredibly assertive and polite. She not only took our orders efficiently but also provided us with excellent recommendations for cocktails. The entire staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Now, let's talk about the food. We decided to try the fish and chips, and it was a delightful surprise. The dish had a unique twist with lovely spices, which added a delightful flavor to the crispy fish and perfectly cooked chips. It was a true culinary delight. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. The attention to detail in the decor enhances the overall dining experience. I highly recommend Tamagansa to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're craving delicious food, exceptional service, or a charming atmosphere, this place has it all. Don't forget to try their cocktails too - they're absolutely fantastic!

Awesome quality-price ratio. Food is really really good and completely affordable. It was quite busy when I was there and we had to wait a bit to get seated but it was fine nothing too long.

Fast delivery food to customer, staff are friendly and explained well the menu

Very lovely place with amazing staff. Always smiling. Great customer service. Thank you guys making my wife birthday special.

The food is good, though it is tailored more to suit non-Indian palates. The service is consistently quick and efficient. Having visited multiple times, I've always found the experience reliable and pleasant.

Visited recently for a meal with friends, our waitress Manon was very friendly and recommended a new dish to try as I was undecided. The food was fabulous and was complimented by the cocktails recommended again by the waitress.

We dine here regularly and absolutely love it. What a disappointment today There was an overwhelming smell of fish, which was apparently a delivery arriving late. We mentioned this to the Manager who could have offered to move us but went and got an airfreshner spray and sprayed it throughout the restaurant, this of course tainted the food, making it inedible. The poor waitress was lovely and just didn't know what to say. Really poor from the Manager and not what we expect from Tamatanga

Super tasty cocktails and food! Our server, Manon, looked after us really well.

Delicious food, staff are great and polite. Wish it was a little quieter as even when it's not too busy it's loud.

Brilliant food, gorgeous cocktails, and a lovely atmosphere. Daisy, our server was incredible. We especially enjoyed the cocktails, they were just so refreshing! Thank you Daisy x

The staff were really friendly and dealt with our large party efficiently and with a smile. I had the Thali with Railway Cabin Lamb curry, a little bit disappointed with the Thali compared to those I have had in authentic Indian restaurants.

Lovely Anna! Great food and Drinks and she was helping US a Lot with choosing the right food!

Anna K. absolutely legendary service! Best Thali I’ve ever had. Everything was amazing!!!!!!!!!!

Anna was an amazing host. Legend

Had brilliant service from Anna, thank you

The food tasted amazing, the service was really good despite it being busy. I enjoyed the music too. I had the tandoori chicken with rice. I would highly recommend the taka tiki cocktail.

Best indian in town. The food is great and the service is wonderful. This is the first place to come to mind when thinking about food. they have a wonderful selection of food and I always leave with a smile. I would definitely recommend it!

We’ve been coming to Tamas for around 5 years and it’s never let us down. The staff are great and the food is cooked to order so comes out piping hot every time and is just beautiful every time (apart from when they were trying out new meats from a new supplier). We’ve recommended it to all our family and friends and will continue coming back 🤍

My favourite restaurant from when it first came to nottingham, delicious food.. amazing atmosphere the staff are so lovely and attentive! Think I've been here every birthday of mine for the past ten years plus🙌🏽 that will continue ❤️

If you ask for extra plates, they will say they have limited plates and simply won't give you. If you ask for extra napkins you will have to ask a few time to get it. This place is good if they are not busy otherwise in busy times the food and service quality goes down.

Excellent service from Anna and the team. We were a large group of 13 and Anna went out of her way to ensure she could fit us in. Thank you so much for making our evening. Exceptional service from Anna which is hard to come by these days

Tasty menu Must try paneer wrap,chilli cheese naan,tamatanga chips veg biryani n chaats

Their customer service really mean . I felt like in army myself . We came together with my friend but we wanted sit separately but they insisted us to sit together. They were rude. They don’t know what service for customers is .

Food was delicious and fresh. Staff was friendly

Oh my goodness...the food and Faith were incomparable. What a gem of a restaurant and a gem of a waitress. She's a real asset. And deserves a pay rise.

I have been a few times before however the standard of food is now getting progressively worse ordered two curry bowls - was just like tomato sauce with bits of garlic swimming through and tasteless papadi chat as usual was good ,probably need a look into their techniques again