Must-see restaurants in Romania

  • Restaurant Matei Corvin

    Cluj-Napoca

    Sit down at one of the tables tumbling onto the stony pedestrian lane, and tuck in to Transylvanian cuisine such as paprika chicken with mămăligă …

  • Marco Polo

    Constanţa

    A swanky Italian restaurant where servers swarm to keep patrons happy. Portions are generous and the pizza, pasta, meat, fish and veg dishes are all…

  • Bella Muzica

    Braşov

    In a vaulted cellar that flickers with candlelight, this intimate dining spot offers paprika stew, goulash and other country favourites alongside a well…

  • Napoca 15

    Cluj-Napoca

    Ribs slow-cooked in rum, paprika chicken with polenta and mouthwatering beef sirloin form a menu that's as filling as it is refined.

  • Restaurant Gustari

    Braşov

    Settle into an umbrella-shaded wooden seat and ponder a wide menu of stuffed cabbage, soups, and filling desserts like papanași, globes of pastry with…

  • Conacul Verde

    Transylvania

    This solid, though stodgy, bistro serves a grab-bag of Italian, Romanian and Chinese dishes, for times when you want to start with Transylvanian soup in a…

  • Lactobar

    Romania

    Worth even just a look, this charming, very kid-friendly 'retro bistro' with a big cow statue on the main street is decked out in colourful period-piece…

  • Hanul Vlasiei

    Bucharest

    On the western side of the lake, across from Snagov village, this upscale terrace restaurant is one of the nicer places to eat in the Snagov area. There's…

  • Lente Dionisie Lupu

    Bucharest

    Student-friendly place with a relaxed vibe and huge terrace towards the back. The food, a mix of burgers and salads and various Asian influences, isn't…

  • Belviso

    Bucharest

    One of the better choices along one of the busiest corners of the historic centre, Belviso offers decent pizza and pasta, as well as finely rendered meat…

  • Transilvania Restaurant

    Romania

    This restaurant's square-side terrace is an excellent choice for lunch, and it offers good-value daily specials of traditional Romanian meals. In the…

  • Laguna

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This long-time favourite is known for very good pizza, but the cooks here also turn out good grilled meats, soups and salads. After 9pm or so it devolves…

  • Dolce Vita

    Wallachia

    The relaxed, casual setting here is ideal for an evening meal. The menu is good-quality Italian with a pleasing range of home-made pasta dishes. These…

  • La Mama

    The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast

    This branch of a reliable local chain serves up huge portions of traditional Romanian specialities at affordable, family-friendly prices. You'll find it…

  • Irish House

    Sinaia

    Eat inside or out at this busy central watering hole, popular with families and après-skiers. Service is a little slow, but coffees are suitably frothy…

  • Bistro Alexo

    Wallachia

    The inviting garden terrace is a welcome spot for coffee or pizza before or after a visit to the nearby Princely Court. The salads are enormous; one is…

  • La Pergola

    Romania

    It isn't going to win any culinary awards, but this comfortable restaurant with terrace at the top of the main drag serves decent salads (15 to 23 lei),…

  • Cabana Bâlea Lac

    Transylvania

    Bordering Lake Bâlea, this cabin and restaurant has seasonal cuisine from soups and cheese plates to mushroom stews. It's the perfect finish after a…

  • Karishma

    Bucharest

    The best (and arguably the most authentic) Indian restaurant in the city. Excellent curries, spiced to order, along with the usual accoutrements of rice…

  • Sport Pub Doroftei

    Wallachia

    Don’t be put off by the name, this ‘sports’ pub has great food and a fun 2nd-floor terrace that overlooks Piaţa Victoriei. After dinner, it does double…

  • Restaurant Snow

    Sinaia

    Next door you can hire skis, while inside goulash bubbles, tables are weighed down by heavy schnitzels, and there's a smattering of veggie-friendly salads…

  • Pizzeria Veneţia

    Transylvania

    This fuss-free pizzeria and diner covers all the doughy bases from Hawaiian to calzone, and serves fast-food fillers like doner kebabs and heavily cheese…

  • Althaus

    Transylvania

    One of few options in Hărman, this bustling little spot serves good thin-crust pizza within steps of the fortified church, and there's a shady garden to…

  • Open-air Market

    Romania

    At the western end of Str Meţanu, this sprawling open-air food market has dozens of stalls offering fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, meats and cheeses.

  • Alegria Centrale

    Transylvania

    A good stop for a coffee, pizza or salad; eat inside its Europop-blasted interior or, better still, outside on the Piaţa-facing terrace.

  • Restaurant Castelo

    Transylvania

    This restaurant near the park could do with a refresh to its decor, but it serves a satisfying set of schnitzels, sandwiches and grills.

  • Casa Cositorarului

    Sighişoara

    Refresh yourself with coffees, salads, ice-cream sundaes and other snacks. Inside is cosy, outside there's a small terrace.

  • Restaurant Union

    Romania

    Feast on a full menu of Romanian food, including a delicious bean soup with smoked ham. The set lunch is just 14 lei.

  • Memo 10

    Cluj-Napoca

    A quick and easy joint serving salads, grilled meat, cold cuts and cakes.

  • Prisi Prod

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This long-established patisserie does gelato, coffee and cakes.

  • Market

    Wallachia

    The central market is a great place to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and cheeses. There are several pharmacies and bank ATMs here as well. To…

  • Market

    Constanţa

    Stock up on fruit, cheese and vegetables here. Just outside the market is a window serving classic Romanian snacks like cheese pies and covrigi (hot…

  • Pizzeria Roberta

    Transylvania

    Run with panache, this airy Italian place with a light-filled dining verandah serves all the lasagne, calzone and risotto your heart desires. The location…

  • Central Market

    Wallachia

    Stock up on fruit, bread and cheese for your train journey from the monster-sized central market. The building, dating from the 1930s and sporting a giant…

  • Piaţa Amzei

    Bucharest

    Lively food market, with plenty of shops and stalls selling meats and cheeses, fruits and vegetables.

  • Profi

    Transylvania

    Grab the essentials from this medium-sized supermarket, 500m west of the Evangelical Church.

  • Profi

    Sighişoara

    Sizeable supermarket at the bottom of the citadel.

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