Tatha Bar and Kitchen in Dundee City

This cafe/restaurant is situated on the upper floor of the V & A museum in Dundee. There appeared to be quite a wide appetising selection, and we decided to visit for lunch. Requirements are ordered and paid for at the counter and taken to a table. The staff were able to accommodate dietary requirements and provided friendly service. The food was good quality and the cost represented good value. The view from the cafe pleasantly looks out on the RRS Discovery ship next door, through a glass "wall".

If you're visiting the V&A, this is a good spot to stop for lunch. The menu is a little different to usual and although it's pricy, the quality is high and if you can get a table by the windows, the view is amazing.

The woman working was very rude, I thought she was going to beat me because I sat in the wrong place. Also, there was a long hair in my soup 😔

The bar and restaurant is located inside the Dundee V&A however there is free admission to the building so you can admire a view of the RRS Discovery through the glass walled interior as you sit and eat. It’s a self-serve restaurant so your opportunity to view what is on the menu is basically as you shuffle along the queue and see what is on display. There is a variety of soups, salads and deli-style sandwiches and ciabatta. It may help if you know your raita and kimchi from hazlenut dukkha otherwise you will be guided merely by appearance as we were. We ordered two Cheese & Ham Ciabatta which were served with a choice of either a Galloway chilli jam or homemade kimchi and salad (£10.95 each) together with a couple of coffees. Everything paid for we were given an order number to display on our randomly selected table (one which had been cleared was a driving factor). There was a very long delay before the food was delivered and we did wonder at one point if the ciabatta were being freshly made! When the food did eventually arrive it tasted good and was quite filling. We resisted the temptation to have our cakes whilst waiting but these too were good - we had to get another couple of coffees by then of course. Overall bill was just over £42 and we thought this was fairly pricey but not unexpected. It was nice to have tried it but I’m not sure if we would necessarily return.

Visited for the tapestry exhibits found them really interesting, very different to the first visit, anyway back to the restaurant we were going to have soup and a sandwich but the sandwiches looked huge and we wouldn't have been able to finish it , so we opted for soup and a a scone. This was really good although I think the soup could have been hotter, price was a little on the steep side but I suppose you're in the V&A .

My friend and I came here for the afternoon tea and thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was delicious (especially the Thai sweet potato soup) and the offerings a bit different from the standard afternoon tea to incorporate a fusion of different Scottish tastes and influences. The view offered over the Tay and neighbouring Discovery also provided a nice backdrop. With regards to the service, when we arrived we were left standing for a long time with no acknowledgment from staff. We eventually joined the queue for the counter service and were seated at that point. The service from then on was great, our waitress very friendly and attentive. Although very tasty, I did think £25 per head was a bit steep for what you got, especially considering this was the alcohol-free option.

While visiting the Tartan exhibition we decided to grab a quick bite for lunch. To be fair the restaurant was very busy but I found the whole experience a bit stressful. I ordered soup and my daughter ordered the skin-on fries with rosemary and sea salt. When we had paid we were given a number for the fries to come from the kitchen but then had to try and find a seat. We eventually found two seats next to another lady, but the table was not cleared from previous diners. As no other seats we had no choice. My daughter’s fries did not come and when I had finished my soup, I went to the counter to ask. The order was still at the counter. The staff sorted that and they arrived soon after. A sugar bowl sized portion of bought in fries for £4.00 plus 50p extra for salt and virtually no rosemary. Really shocking and disappointing all round. Will eat elsewhere in future as poor value.

Had a lovely afternoon tea experience! The food was delightful and there was plenty of it! We upgraded to include some cava and our server made sure we had a great celebration! The staff were fantastic and Kat our server was great entertainment, answering all of our random questions! She was great help and made our visit a great experience. Would recommend the afternoon tea to everyone!

Oh dear the change to self service seems to have produced a falling in standards both in the kitchen and the service. Lunch was very disappointing. Scotch broth soup was on the menu. Scones had run out and the oatcakes offered were only gluten free, no others were available. The soup was inedible as it was far too salty. It went back! The quiche/pie was cold accompanied by dressed cucumber salad and some leaves. On cutting the pie, watery substances were unleashed. That also went back. An outside door kept being blown open despite being of automatic closure. This caused a severe draft along the table where we were seated. I closed the door myself several times until a member of staff brought a wedge to keep it closed. When table service was on offer we had always regarded the Tatha as a good place to eat and relax. No more sadly. It is a huge pity that the ground floor coffee bar and cafe has been removed. That also was an asset for a coffee and cake. The manager of the Tatha informed me that they had combined the two outlets since March 2023. On this showing the restructuring needs a total shake up and rethink. The menu needs overhauling and the hot serving specials need to be - hot. Salads need more variety, accompaniments to the soups need at least a decent supply of scones so they don’t runout. Certainly oatcakes and crusty bread need to offered. Very disappointed.

We had felt a little wary having seen some other people's poor opinions, but our opinion is totally positive. The menu can be seen online, and it offers fresh, healthy tasty food. The prices are just average for eating out, and the views are lovely. Both the Butternut squash soup and red pepper soups we had, were large portions, and most enjoyable accompanied by the cheese mustard scones. We took advantage of the free chilled water tap. The staff were friendly and helpful and everywhere was clean and tidy.

An interesting experience, the staff never flinched when presenting the bill. Overpriced. £37 for 2 chilli beef, a little greens as a side and some other green stuff, 2 lattes. Ah! Delayed serving of coffee due to chaotic double roles of staff. Not efficient. Recommend taking your own packed lunch.

Never been so disappointed with food served today at this cafe...utterly disgusting, yet the price is over the top...would never recommend it to anyone..get better up the high street...😡

We ate lunch for two mid-week & loved it. There is a good choice of fresh, clean, wholesome food available with hot food, various sandwiches, wraps & choices of gorgeous salads. The chicken flatbread was served with a choice of 1 salad & mackerel & oatcakes was served with 2 salads of choice. We had coffees & cake also which were good quality, tasty if not a tad pricey (cakes). The cafe is large with lots of seating & an amazing view overlooking the Tay. The staff were not overly friendly but were super efficient. The food was served swiftly & the cafe was clean & well managed with tables cleaned between diners. Water is available from a dispenser & the atmosphere & vibe is relaxed & contemporary. We loved it 😀

Very disappointing menu and service. Brought visitors from the states. Don’t think we will be back. Lovely views.

Tasty filling meal, large portions, stunning views You won’t be disappointed Lovely setting Beautiful space and tasty filling food varied menu salads delicious

We were treated by family to afternoon tea it was very good Eda the Manager ensure we were well looked after There’s plenty eat with some amazing flavours too Coffee is exceptional probably the best coffee in Dundee Everyone was so friendly and helpful There’s...

A day out in Dundee with two course lunch in the Tatha @ v&a. Superb food and great service. Highly recommended.

Loved it. Kind, attentive staff. Great food, delicious range of cakes too. Really well looked after (our party of 5 included a toddler and my mother in her wheelchair). Lovely, relaxed atmosphere too. Thank you!

The small chalkboard on the table had a list of cakes including a banana muffin. There was no (N) for nuts as you would imagine, and no prompt to alert the staff of any allergies the customer may have. My friend took a bite of...

My wife visited last year and was very impressed by the range and quality of an imaginative menu. We were in Dundee so booked lunch - oh dear. We had the fish cake special. It seemed as if the chef had added too much liquid...

Little anniversary celebration, my eggs were spicier than I thought they’d be but fantastic nonetheless. Although my American was extremely bitter, far more than usual!

Visited on 22 July with work colleagues for a belated Christmas Lunch! Parking nearby was no problem and the venue is central to rail and bus routes too, so very convenient. Location superb and the staff were very friendly and attentive . The lady who...

Kids macaroni appeared & tasted like tinned with no sides salad/ vegetables Kids fish had no mushy peas Shredded beef ciabbatta had no sides Cullin soup had no pieces of fish in it Slow service no main after 45 minutes. Staff friendly & apologetic Poor...

The staff were lovely and ever so helpful. I loved the unusual items on the menu and the portion sizes were just right for lunch. The duck was particularly good. A variety of nice desserts too were on offer. And of course there are lovely...

Second time back, took friends this time. Everyone enjoyed their meal thoroughly! I just had soup, but even then it was delicious! Have attached other photos of friends meals too

It has been a VERY long time since my friends and I had such inedible , unacceptable, Food . We had to send things back and the replacements were even worse . Surely , a high profile attraction SHOULD be offering GOOD Quality of Seasonal...

Great view especially if you make a reservation and get a window table. Service friendly and pretty efficient. But and it’s a big but, the food was awful. The fish cakes are tasteless and watery and the duck and lentils was dreary - perhaps it...

Delicious food. Great decor. Fast and friendly staff. I had the goats cheese salad which was an absolute delight, should have perhaps ordered bread for the table as for me personally there was too much cheese vs salad (but that’s just me!) Partner had the...

Great place for lunch. An interesting and varied menu, with excellent presentation. The V&A ambiance is good, however service could be improved as I struggled to get someone to get my bill.

Drinks are served 10-5 so at 1pm tried to get a table for a coffee with a view. Lots of empty tables but told that lunches only were being served. On quieter days they serve coffee throughout the day! Totally inflexible! How does this look...

We took the family to Tatha on Sunday 10th April. Shortly after we arrived a strong smell of burnt cheese became evident in the restaurant area which can only have come from Tatha’s kitchen. Not a good sign I’d say that all was well in...

We ordered Thai fish cakes which were rubbery and tasted awful. A watery salad on the side and we had to pay extra for a few chips. Disappointing and expensive

Lunch with friends was a disaster. Such a shame that the fabulous V&A has such a poor restaurant. Our food was truly awful from presentation to taste. Service was efficient but the terrible meals spoiled the visit.

We expected to have an afternoon tea with a difference and what we got was beyond expectation. The food was exceptionally divine! Everything, every last item. I had the veggie option and my partner had the standard and we served on individual platters. We sat...

Tried to book lunch here for next week. Phone number stated not in use, tried to send an email and bounced back not in use and when tried to book online would only allow afternoon tea and not lunch. Do they want to make it...

On what turned out to be a very blustery day, my family spent a lovely time in the restaurant. All the staff (but in particular Audrey) went above and beyond to present and deliver an excellent Afternoon Tea for my 92 year old mother. Food...

Whilst visiting the V&A, we decided to have a late lunch. When we asked if they were still serving food, we were told no, but they were serving cake. It was 3.15 in the afternoon and they stopped serving at 3pm. This is unfortunate. Even...

First class snacks and coffees, served by very friendly, polite and knowledgeable attentive staff. Great views from the cafe over the River Tay

Food was lovely. French waitress was nice and friendly. Older host was rude and very cold. I know the place was busy but friendliness and politeness costs nothing. Go back for the food and location but thats it

Great food! Inventive menu! Great service! Reasonable pricing! Cannot fault this place at all. I had the WHITE BEAN HUMMUS & CARROT FOCACCIA and it was superb. Whilst I'm not vegan, I'm increasingly coming around to this kind of diet and this dish encapsulated the...

We had a great lunch here after a visit to the museum. Food was extremely tasty and a very varied choice . Service was superb … big thank you to Sophia who looked after us and Kirsty the manager. We will be back! Thank you...

lovely welcome by the manager Kirsty, who organised that our group of 11 could sit together. Great service by Sophia, who took excellent care of us. Loved the views from the restaurant! The food was really good, very generous portions. Make sure you leave space...

I had a tasty lunch here, on a sunny day overlooking the river. The service from Kirsty and Sophia was very efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend it to anyone in or visiting Dundee.

Booked afternoon tea for two . It was really nice - good quality food and drinks . Amazing views . Service was excellent. Only negative - a lot of the food was pastry / bread based so a little more sweet items might have balanced...

Had the most wonderful lunch here on a super sunny Saturday (at least the time we were there). Food and service was wonderful and the view spectacular. I had the haloumi chips which I will try to make at home followed by fish and chips....

There is a clear and highly disappointing design fault in the Tatha bar at the V&A. A friend and I visited the museum today and went to the café/restaurant to get a cake. We weren't asked whether we would like to take our cakes away,...

I treated myself to a post-pandemic lunch here, and wasn't disappointed. The restaurant is upstairs at the V&A, and has good views of the harbour. The menu and service were great.

Had lunch here while visiting the museum. The whole meal was top rate in every way. Service attentive and helpful. Food including vegetarian options was delicious. Had no room for desserts but coffee was good too. Staff friendly and obviously well organised. Will be back.

Following our walk round the museum, it was time for a short break, which we took in the museum cafe overlooking the river Tay. Despite the number of diners and those waiting to come in and get seated, the staff were courteous, helpful and rapidly...

A good museum cafe with a fantastic view of the Tay. Good vegetarian dishes and a few meat options. It’s worth noting that the gorgeous cakes shown on adverts on every table are only available if Prebooked the day before….. so if your child spots...

Excellent lunch in a lovely restaurant that over looked the water.The food was delicious after the initial disappointment of there been no duck eggs. A real treat!!

We were booked in at 10am for breakfast - they were expecting us, we were first in and in fact the only customers. We waited until 10.35 for two plates of food (eggs etc) and both arrived COLD!! When I queried how it was possible...

Very much enjoyed being in this beautiful, airy cafe with its huge windows overlooking the Tay and lovely modern furniture. Very pleasant service and food overall was great. Good selection of lunch things, generous portions. My aubergine in miso had a great flavour - only...

We have been going to Tatha weekly since moving to Dundee at the start of the Summer. Without exception, the food and the service has been first class and it is a pleasure to look forward to our breakfast. Gluten free dietary requirements are well...

Wow, what a disappointment. The front of house person was four and unfriendly and tutted when we asked for a table for two. We were instructed rather than asked to check in on track and trace trace. As a responsible couple who’ve been following the...

We had a coffee and scone in Tatha when we visited the V & A. The greeter who welcomed and seated us was a delight. She was very friendly and had lovely personality. After showing us to our seat she came back and spoke with...

Tables outside were covered in previous diners packaging and greasy marks n spills. We would have liked staff to remove debris and wipe table especially with Covid. Hostess officious n sharp. Unwelcoming.

First visit. Perfect if you like a canteen type setting. Nice view. We both ordered the buttermilk chicken and crispy bacon brioche bun. Bacon was bordering on raw. I mentioned this to our lovely waitress who offered replacement bacon, but as we’d waited a while...

After initially visiting the V&A exhibitions, we noticed the Tatha restaurant situated within, and decided to pay a visit. I have to say that in doing so we were not disappointed! After deciding on the Tatha Eggs, I was very impressed, and alongside a lovely...

We ate before visiting the Mary Quant Exhibition. Having heard varied reports from others - good and bad - we thought Tatha was excellent. The staff are really friendly. There is a great selection of food on offer. We liked the layout and the view,...

I booked a Mary Quant afternoon tea and it did not disappoint. Not as big as some afternoon teas but looked beautiful which I guess was the aim as it is for the Mary Quant exhibits taking place at the V&A at present. Was a...

After going round the excellent Mary Quant exhibition. We had a excellent lunch at the Tatha Restaurant. I had a really, fresh, tasty, crisp, haddock, chips and mushy peas while my wife had the excellent salmon, toasted capers and mayonnaise open sandwich. The staff were...

Came to see the Mary Quant exhibition and it was amazing then had lunch in Tatha Restaurant I had the chicken wrap and my husband had the fish & Chips both were super tasty and excellent customer service staff, very efficient and we felt very...

Had a lovely experience at the Tatha Bar & restaurant where my friends and I had a beautiful Mary Quant afternoon tea! Would highly recommend it - lovely service and excellent food!

Decided to round off visit to stunning new Mary Quant exhibition with a visit to Tatha for bite to eat. So disappointing! It was very quiet but we were ignored at the "wait to be seated "point by the many staff hanging about. A supervisor...

Food was good but once again service very poor! This place just can’t get it right! Signposting was atrocious, no one knew where to go to be seated, takeaway seemed to take priority! Waitresses wandered back and forth perusing the floor rather than looking to...

Attended an excellent gin tasting and supper event at the V&A restaurant Tatha. Delicious drinks and food with a wonderful jazz duo accompaniment with nighttime views over the Discovery.

The portions for the French toast were very small considering the price. The chicken wrap was very salty as were the chips that accompanied it. The mayonnaise was also quite watery. Staff were very friendly and service was prompt. The view was also very nice.

Visited last Sunday with another couple for brunch. We’ve been a few times, and the outlook is simply spectacular. We chose from the ‘Brunchy Lunchy’ menu. I went for the Pulled Pork French Toast at £8.50. It sounded good, and looked good on the plate,...

We arrived on time & I noticed 7 or 8 staff milling around although only four or five tales were occupied. We were shown to our table & the youngest guest was given a colouring in menu but no crayons. After a trip to the...

We just stopped by for a quick coffee and a pot of tea. The place was busy and the staff were pressed but they were pleasant. The drinks were good, hot and served in attractive crockery. The views down over the interior of the museum...

The view is breathtaking and the food offering is innovative. The service was welcoming and excellent at every level. All at a very affordable price. We loved it...!

The best part of this restaurant is the views. Service was friendly but not very attentive. Quite a limited choice on the lunch menu especially if you don’t like seafood.

We arranged to meet with family for a first visit to the V&A Dundee. It was a wet and windy day so indoor activities were in order. We looked at various lunch options nearby but the menu at the Museum's Tatha Bar and Kitchen looked...

Was recommended to come for afternoon and was not disappointed. We were seated at the window with the most amazing views then got presented with our afternoon tea beautiful fresh sandwiches, little cup of soup which was delicious, small scones with lots of fresh cream...

Visited with cousins from England who were hugely impressed with the setting and found it hard to choose from the menu declaring they would chose any item. We only had mains us boys opting for the fish and chips which were excellent with thin batter...

My partner and I had the cauliflower soup which was so oversalted as to be inedible. The cheese platter that followed was equally bad, with a few tiny bitesized biscuits, 2 tiny slices of tasteless bread, some cheddar and hard brie with 5 shrivelled grapes....

Booked a table for a Saturday lunchtime, as I was coming up from Glasgow and wanted to make sure that we got in. The atmosphere and staff were lovely, but the menu choices were a little ad hoc. My lunch partner and I were both...

Exvcellent cuisine from an imaginative chef, instant service from a courteous, attentive staff, and as good a vantage point as can be obtained of the Dundee riverside through and past the concrete slits of an over-wrought architectural design: Tatha's is fine value for money and...

We booked in advance which given how busy the restaurant was turned out to be sensible. We were quickly shown to our table with great views towards the Estuary and the sailing ship Discovery. The menu was varied and interesting as was the wine list...

Considering this is the main eatery for Dundee's new iconic location, I was mortified as a local. Simple salmon and chicken dishes were ordered. We waited an hour and a half for our food. When it arrived 2 salmon dishes had to be returned because...

Was up in Dundee for a few days, primarily to visit the V&A, which was something of a disappointment in terms of the museum exhibits. We liked the food at Tatha though - my partner's flatbread with cauliflower was good, and my venison was even...

Been reading a lot about this so was very excited.... Service great Menu selection- very confused of what it is trying to be . They seem to like fermented things - fermented melon ? Anyways went for something simple was was fine but very very...

Been waiting for the crowds to die of before visiting in earnest, mainly to see the RM exhibit, which was today. Museum is so-so, more artistic than historic but it is what it is. Architecture outside is more depressing than uplifting but inside is nice....

I visited here today with my friend and ordered a sharing cheese board for £15. It duly arrived — polite and attentive staff — but we wee shocked at the paltry portion for the money. One small bit of cheddar, Brie and Stilton each. Some...

We booked in advance and requested for a table by the window (for the view) and were allocated the 'best table' according to the staff that greeted us. We ordered 3 dishes to share with coffee and tea and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Such good...

The views from this restaurant are second to none. The food was very tasty but perhaps the portions were a bit small. Will definitely return .

We hadn’t planned on eating here having looked through the menu on the V & A website the day before. However the rain outside was torrential and we decided against being drenched by stepping outside! The restaurant is big and airy with a bit of...

Had a really good cup of tea here. In addition my wife had the devilled mushrooms which she thoroughly enjoyed. Nice surroundings, good toilets interesting view. The staff were great. Friendly, attentive, smart and alert. Top marks.

Had dinner last night in a group of 10 people, gorgeous venue, staff were so efficient and kind and the food was lovely. Topped off by one of the best views over the Tay, would highly recommend. Only the one small criticism - the Pinot...

Having read recent reviews I was slightly apprehensive about lunch but I was pleasantly surprised. We had a reduced choice of menu as we were a large party, but the selection was varied enough to please everyone. Food was very well presented and tasty. Worth...

We went in at lunch-time for something to eat. The restaurant was full with a long queue so we sat out on the balcony. After being told that there would be a bit of a wait to be served, in the end we just decided...

Had lunch with family. The location is perfect for a relaxed lunch in the amazing V&A. The food was ok but not as good as the high prices led us to believe.

Came as part of a large group which necessitated pre-choosing our dishes several days beforehand. However this didn't speed up the service which was lethargic at best. My salmon mousse starter was nicely presented and tasty, but it was all downhill from there. I had...

First visit to the V&A Dundee and we decided to have lunch there. And what a lovely experience it was! Beautiful unusual food perfectly prepared and presented. Friendly and efficient staff. What more could anyone want! We had a seat by the window overlooking the...

Very slow service, a lot of staff hanging around chatting or busying themselves with tasks to avoid serving people by the looks of it. Other customers shared the same frustrations. The food was just terrible. The menu is also very strange - they should just...

The plan was to visit the V&A then eat elsewhere but the Dundee weather had other plans and there was torrential rain. So, the Tatha restaurant could manage to give us a table for five. I’m glad they did. Beetroot hummus, cauliflower flatbread, devilled mushrooms...

The location is very nice. The whole museum is fabulous but the restaurant does not meet the standards at all. The service is poor and the people working there are amateur. I do not want to use the word racists but if they treat local...

We had pulled pork toast and fish stew for lunch. Scrumptious food, enticingly presented. Attentive service, bright, inspiring and beautifully designed restaurant over looking the HMS discovery and icon Tay Rail Bridge. We recommend and will be back!

Some friends said that they had enjoyed a good meal here and so we booked for a Thursday evening - and certainly the view from the huge windows is a main draw, with views over the Tay and the Discovery moored nearby. We found the...