Must-see restaurants in Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

  • Antique

    Bucovina

    An unexpectedly elegant restaurant in Rădăuţi, and worth making a special trip for. Antique isn't going for solely traditional cooking (rare for this part…

  • Noir

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    Intelligent and well-thought-out menu combinations, such as grilled pork tenderloin served with baked apple or glazed pork ribs paired with diced potato…

  • Q'usine

    Bucovina

    An unexpected touch of sophistication in rustic Câmpulung. The innovative, industrial decor is softened by exposed wood beams and cushioned Eames chairs…

  • Cuib

    Iaşi

    Slow food, raw food, vegan items; there is something for everyone at this student-run restaurant not far from the university quarter. Favourites include…

  • Restaurant Centru Vechi

    Bucovina

    This big local favourite serves hearty grills and salads, and has a local wine and beer selection. Start with a creamy chicken soup (ciorbă rădăuţeană),…

  • Natanael

    Bucovina

    Arguably (okay, definitely) the region's best ice cream is sold here at the outlet of a Christian aid group based in Suceava. The ice cream and dairy…

  • La Castel

    Iaşi

    With spacious, breezy lawns, La Castel incorporates French and Bavarian flourishes, a long wine list and sinful desserts. Restless youngsters will be…

  • Times

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    The setting couldn't be prettier: a restored 19th-century mansion in a green area a block north of the main artery B-dul Decebal. The menu runs the gamut…

  • Restaurant Mozaik

    Bucovina

    This upscale garden restaurant in the Hotel Sonnenhof, 3km south of the centre, perhaps tries a bit too hard with its Romanian, French, Norwegian, German,…

  • Vivo Fusion

    Iaşi

    Great burgers, fries and salads are dished up at this upscale burger bar just south of the Palace of Culture. The exposed-brick interior, the old bikes…

  • Popas Turistic Bucovina

    Bucovina

    The perfect spot to grab a well-prepared lunch of traditional Bucovinian cooking near the Suceviţa Monastery. Specialities include cabbage rolls with…

  • Venezia

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This pizzeria and grill house is the best of a meagre range of options in Târgu Neamţ. That said, the pizzas are excellent and the grilled pork and…

  • Pastravaria Izvor

    Bucovina

    This traditional restaurant serves excellent grilled and fried river fish as well as Moldavian and Romanian specialities. The restaurant is located along…

  • Cercul Gospodinelor

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    Located at the top of the road to Cozla Park, this is a good pick for traditional Romanian cuisine, with gorgeous views and nightly live music in summer…

  • Latino

    Bucovina

    In the eyes of locals, this is Suceava's best Italian restaurant, with subdued class and attentive (if not always prompt) service. There are numerous…

  • Tuffli

    Iaşi

    All things chocolate is the motto at this long-established cafe and patisserie with indoor and outdoor seating. The location is along pedestrianised Str…

  • Trattoria Lavric

    Iaşi

    For years Lavric was known as one of the most elegant Romanian restaurants in town. They've now switched to a full-on Italian menu. The quality is still…

  • Buena Vista

    Iaşi

    Buena Vista calls itself a Latin American restaurant, but there are enough Romanian staples, such as polenta, on the menu to attract a mainly local…

  • 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…

  • Prisi Prod

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

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