Must-see restaurants in Bucharest

  • Artist

    Bucharest

    Located in a restored, eclectic 1880s villa on posh Calea Victoriei, this is the top fine-dining locale in Bucharest thanks to chef Paul Oppenkamp and his…

  • Caru' cu Bere

    Bucharest

    Despite a decidedly touristy-leaning atmosphere, with peasant-girl hostesses and sporadic traditional song-and-dance numbers, Bucharest’s oldest beerhouse…

  • Lacrimi și Sfinți

    Bucharest

    A true destination restaurant in the historic centre, Lacrimi și Sfinți takes modern trends such as farm-to-table freshness and organic sourcing and…

  • French Revolution

    Bucharest

    Unquestionably the best éclairs you’ll find in Bucharest and, dare we say, a pilgrimage site for locals and French expats alike. This stylish artisanal…

  • Gargantua In The Park

    Bucharest

    The peaceful setting, at the tip of Icoanei Park, is the perfect perch from which to enjoy well done Italian and international dishes, including the…

  • Simbio

    Bucharest

    One of the best places for breakfast (served all day) and brunch in Bucharest is housed in a superb Italianate-style villa in Armenească neighbourhood…

  • Ceainăria Infinitea

    Bucharest

    The quintessential teahouse exuding Bucharest bohemia in Cotroceni, a tree-lined neighbourhood with an impressive array of 19th-century and early-20th…

  • Trofic

    Bucharest

    Perfectly located next to Cișmigiu Gardens in what has become Bucharest’s 'creative quarter', Trofic is one of the best breakfast and brunch spots in town…

  • Modelier

    Bucharest

    Artisanal burgers, some of the city's best French fries and homemade lemonade served in oversized carafes are a few of the main draws at this hipsterish,…

  • Shift Pub

    Bucharest

    Great choice for salads and burgers as well as numerous beef and pork dishes, often sporting novel Asian, Middle Eastern or Mexican taste touches. Try to…

  • Ciorbărie

    Bucharest

    This small eatery runs on a brilliant, simple concept of serving only ciorbă, the trademark sour soup Romanian cuisine is known for. Expect seven or eight…

  • Social 1

    Bucharest

    Pair a visit to the Palace of Parliament with breakfast or lunch at this cheerful spot, conveniently situated just in front of Ceaușescu's behemoth. There…

  • Les Bourgeois

    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…

  • Trattoria Il Calcio

    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…

  • Burebista

    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,…

  • Sindbad

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Piaţa Amzei

    Bucharest

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

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