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About us

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The Story of Tantara

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Tantara takes its name from a trumpet’s call, heralding a moment of attention.

Our menu is crafted from the food of Bengal, a region that spans East Bengal, now Bangladesh, and West Bengal in India. Though divided by borders, the cuisine remains united, defined by balance, restraint, and patience. Distinct from broader Indian fare, it is familiar yet unmistakably Bengali.

Inspired by the cabin cafés of Old Calcutta, places of conversation, comfort, and quiet ritual, we opened Tantara in tribute to our father. He arrived in the United Kingdom in 1963 and went on to build his own restaurants, guided not by showmanship, but by care.From him, we learned that hospitality is not performance, but welcome itself.

At Tantara, dishes are chosen with intention. The menu is focused, precise, and expressive, allowing each flavour its own voice. This is food meant to be shared, lingered over, and remembered.

This is Tantara.

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Step into Tantara and discover Bengali hospitality as it was always intended - unhurried, attentive andquietly assured.

In the heart of Jesmond, we draw inspiration from the cabin cafés and club rooms of old Calcutta,where meals unfolded slowly and conversation carried long into the evening. Here, food, setting andservice move in balance, shaped by care and a deep respect for Bengal's culinary traditions.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Address
105 Osborne Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2TA

Email- enquiries@tantaradining.com

Opening times

Monday to Thursday
12pm till 2pm | 5pm till 10pm
‍Friday and Saturday
12.00pm till 10.30pm
Sunday
12pm till 9.30pm

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