Restaurants in Bucharest
Rustic eateries serve rich, meaty Romanian fare around Piata Romana square, while hip restaurants occupy the streets of Lipscani, where diners sit on minimalist chairs amid unusual artwork. The tree-lined boulevard Sos Kiseleff is home to gourmet restaurants like Casa Doina, set in a grand villa. For a snack during the day, try the small bakeries that stud the city. Restaurants are usually open until 12am, and a tip of 5-10% is expected.
Top-end
Expand all1. La Mandragora - Classy fusion dining
Show moreReservations are essential at La Mandragora, a smart, modern restaurant in a renovated house. The menu is among Bucharest's most innovative, with dishes like beef carpaccio with beetroot and pine-nut salad, or duck breast cooked in Guinness ale. Save room for the homemade ice cream - green apple is a favourite.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight
Address
29, Strada Mendeleev, Bucharest
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 319 75 92
2. Casa Doina - Elegant Bucharest dining
Show more Set amid the grand embassies of Bucharest's leafy north, Casa Doina is a favourite among the city's elegant set. Smartly-dressed waiters serve a modern take on Romanian cooking, from chicken filet stuffed with Roquefort, to grilled duck liver. Diners book in advance for a table on the heated garden terrace of this 18th-century Romanian villa.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
4, Sos Kiseleff, Bucharest 011345
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 222 6717
3. Balthazar - Gourmet Asian fusion
Show moreBucharest's top-notch Balthazar, near Piata Romana square, has candlelight and cream-leather banquettes. Here affluent gourmets mix with visiting A-list celebrities. The kitchen fuses French and Asian cooking, from duck with mango sauce to salmon steamed in banana leaves, all served by attentive waiters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 1pm-11.30pm
Address
2, Strada Dumbrava Rosie, Bucharest 020463
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 212 1460
Mid-range
Expand all4. Jaristea - Tastes of old Romania
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Jaristea cooks up old-fashioned Romanian dishes. This popular restaurant near Piata Romana square serves spicy soups, meat stews and Romanian polenta. Inside are dark wooden furniture, woven rugs and stone walls covered with pictures of a Bucharest long gone. Affluent locals and visitors book well in advance for a table.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11am-12am
Address
50-52, Georgescu Street, Bucharest 040133
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 335 3338
5. Megosios - Fish prepared to order
Show moreMegosios serves fresh fish in a harbour-themed interior of blues and whites. Bucharest's first Mediterranean restaurant when it opened in 2000, this cheerful eatery, near Piata Universitatii, has quickly become a local favourite. Guests select their fish from the display and tell the waiter how they want it prepared.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
29, Strada Jean Louis Calderon, Bucharest 020032
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 317 1355
6. Charme - Bright modern dining room
Show moreCharme serves simple, wholesome dishes. Friendly waiters deliver grilled swordfish, fresh asparagus, and pasta with mushrooms to the backdrop of smooth lounge music. The affluent young diners grab a spot on a sofa or secure a swivel chair at the bar. This hip restaurant, in the Lipscani district, also has a low-calorie menu for dieters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri & Sat 11am-12am
Address
12, Smardan Street, Bucharest 030075
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 311 19 22
7. Burebista Vanatoresc - Medieval temple to meat
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Animal trophies and stuffed birds peer down from the walls at Burebista Vanatoresc, as diners feast on dishes straight from the hunt. The menu features bear paws and flame-grilled beef. The scent of barbeque hangs in the air of the medieval-themed, wooden restaurant, near Piata Universitatii square. Folk bands often accompany the feasting.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
14, Strada Batistei, Bucharest 020934
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 211 8929
Budget
Expand all8. City Grill Centrul Istoric - Hearty cheap eats
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One of a trusted chain of restaurants, City Grill Centrul Istoric in the Lipscani area of Bucharest serves generous portions of wholesome food at reasonable prices. The menu is a mix of Romanian specialities and Western dishes, and includes everything from traditional zacusca (vegetable relish) or Greek salad to steak with blue cheese sauce.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-12am
Address
12, Strada Lipscani, Bucharest
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 314 24 89
9. La Taifas - Cheerful Romanian bistro
Show moreLa Taifas, near Calea Victoriei boulevard, serves an ever-changing menu of simple Romanian dishes, including fresh rustic breads. Business types occupy the cushioned seating areas at lunchtime. Live music attracts a cheerful crowd in the evenings. The atmospheric eatery, decorated with onion domes and rugs, fills up very quickly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
16, Strada Gheorghe Manu, Bucharest 010446
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 212 7788
