Bricks – (M)eating Point Restaurant
Cluj-Napoca
Jazz flows right along with the cocktails at this chic steakhouse overhanging the river. Italian pasta dishes, burgers and barbecued meats dominate the…
Must-see restaurants in Romania
Danube Delta
Though it’s a couple of blocks away from the port and lacks any buzz to speak of, this hotel restaurant is still one of the best places in town. The…
Maramureş
It's a bit of a schlep at the western end of Str Victoriei and randomly located above a shopping complex, but Budapesta offers excellent Hungarian cooking…
Wallachia
Very popular open-air restaurant, located in the centre, specialising in traditional Romanian cooking as well as various chicken and pork grills. The…
Cluj-Napoca
Choose from Vlad, Monroe or JFK burgers at this smart bistro (the count has chilli, while Marilyn is slathered with sweet caramelised onion). There's also…
Danube Delta
Reliably good restaurant, slightly west of the centre, meaning fewer crowds. Enjoy Romanian sour soups, and traditional specialities, as well as very good…
Romania
The popular riverside 'Pearl of the Mureș' is an excellent (if somewhat frayed) choice on a warm summer's evening, with a cool breeze and fleeting…
Romania
Popular hang-out ideal for people-watching from the coveted terrace tables. Though the menu teems with Romanian favourites, the incredible beef stew with…
Sinaia
With catfish fillet, frogs' legs and pastrami of bear, this restaurant with a hint of Alpine ambiance has Sinaia's most interesting menu. If venison or…
Wallachia
This attractive restaurant is located within easy walking distance of the Clock Museum and other major sights. The eclectic menu is strong on Romanian…
Sibiu
At the foot of Pasajul Scărilor, the stairs between Sibiu's upper and lower town, this intimate Italian diner serves perfect pizzas alongside Romanian…
Romania
This very stylish neighbourhood eatery done up in brick and wood serves some excellent (and quite authentic) dishes, including an excellent zuppa di pesce…
Restaurant Casa Iurca de Călineşti
Maramureş
With seating both at rustic wooden tables and in a leafy courtyard, this is the top spot in Sighet for a proper sit-down meal. Dishes include seared pork,…
Cluj-Napoca
Based at the Hotel Agape, rustically painted wooden walls and finely carved furniture complement a menu of Hungarian dishes with a twist, such as Marmite…
Bucharest
French bistro–styled place with a mouth-watering range of salads as well as chicken, fish and beef dishes. The lamb chops will not disappoint. It also…
Bucovina
This traditional restaurant serves excellent grilled and fried river fish as well as Moldavian and Romanian specialities. The restaurant is located along…
Wallachia
Arguably the most attractive of several restaurants along the city's small pedestrianised strip. The focus here is pasta, risotto, pizza and salad, and…
Bucharest
This upscale local Italian chain is run by ‘Romania’s George Best’ (football legend Gino Iorgulescu), complete with framed Futbol journals from the 1960s…
Cluj-Napoca
Cluj’s hippie haven is this health-conscious veggie place with a convivial outdoor garden seating. Nibble brown-rice sushi and raw cakes with a few gulps…
Bucharest
This is a touristy, traditional grill restaurant, where the staff don 19th-century peasant-wear and everything feels kind of forced. On the other hand,…
Transylvania
Though it takes inspiration from French brasserie chic, Gavroche's satisfying menu spans burgers, curry and deep-fried cheese, alongside well-executed…
Romania
Location, location, location… This flower-bedecked, chalet-like eatery perched atop a hill on the left bank of the Mureș just over the footbridge has…
Braşov
The extensive menu of this elegant (and very popular) place spans pizzas, seafood and rocket risotto, cheese-stuffed ravioli and beautifully seared steaks…
Sibiu
Juicy seasoned ribs, meat-stuffed sarmale (cabbage rolls) topped with duck and sour cream, and outdoor tables looking right onto Piața Mică: this is a…
Sibiu
This delightful hideaway by the old city walls is happily cluttered with antiques inside, while the outdoor seating looks towards medieval watchtowers and…
Braşov
Unapologetically gut-busting Romanian peasant cuisine is served with aplomb at this brooding tavern crowned with a stag’s skull. Feast on salted chicken,…
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…
Sibiu
Mixing traditional Romanian mains such as stuffed cabbage leaves with Austro-Hungarian-influenced fare like tafelspitz (boiled beef) and goulash, this…
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…
Târgu Mureş
Hearty schnitzels, paprika chicken and veggie chilli is on the menu at this local lunch favourite. The embroidered tablecloths and cosy interior matches…
Maramureş
With chartreuse-coloured seats and wooden-tile panelling, Andra is upbeat and a local favourite, with a huge menu of pizza, pasta (11 to 17 lei),…
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…
Transylvania
This poky pizzeria is excellent value, serving puffy pies with a smile. Consider choosing the pizza named for your nationality: the English has ham and…
Bucharest
This small Lebanese restaurant may lack a little something in presentation, but it makes up for this with great food, enormous rounds of fresh pitta bread…
Székely Land
Creamy Black Forest gateau, Sachertorte (Viennese dark chocolate cake), macarons and coffee are all the more enjoyable when served to diverting views of…
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…
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 …
Braşov
In a vaulted cellar that flickers with candlelight, this intimate dining spot offers paprika stew, goulash and other country favourites alongside a well…
Székely Land
A couple of blocks north of the centre, this laid-back place with distressed old-timey furnishings serves tasty thin-crust pizza and spaghetti, as well as…
Székely Land
En route to Lacu Roşu, tuck into juicy roasted sausage, grilled trout, fried cheese – or heck, maybe all three – at this inviting restaurant and pension…
