Cafes in Bucharest

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Best restaurants in Bucharest are located in the historical town center: Caru cu Bere, City Grill Lipscani, The Artist, Osho, Casa di David and Hanu Berarilor, Siegfried, City Grill - Lipscani, Excalibur - Castelul, La mama. To ...Open the full description

Best restaurants in Bucharest are located in the historical town center: Caru cu Bere, City Grill Lipscani, The Artist, Osho, Casa di David and Hanu Berarilor, Siegfried, City Grill - Lipscani, Excalibur - Castelul, La mama.

To get cake and coffee: Cafe Flo, Chocolat, Paul and Gelato Mio, Origo, Gradina Cafe Verona, Lente & Cafea, Terasa MNAC.

Macca-Villacrosse Passage

Spectacular glass-covered passage

Macca-Villacrosse Passage

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The Villacrosse passage is the best place in town to smoke water pipe with a variety of different flavors in one of the Egyptian themed cafes or to enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee. Some small boutiques stand side by side with some old-fashioned stores and jewelry shops and are a reminder of the initial commercial character of this place. Read more ›

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Eden Garden

Urban beach bar in the middle of town

Eden Garden

11

One would never guess while walking down the hectic Calea Victoriei, the little secret that lies behind Știrbei Palace – a local Tropicana beach bar with trees of heaven and grey gravel sprawling across 2,000 square meters, unbeatable for late after-work chats over drinks, lazy summer gatherings with friends and child-friendly environment. Read more ›

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Laura

€36/h

Stefan

€36/h

Alina

€24/h

Iulian

€12/h

Cărturești

Cărturești bookshop and teahouse

Cărturești

11

Cărturești, situated downtown Bucharest on Magheru boulevard, is primarily a bookstore offering a wide and impressive selection of books, albums and music CDs, and also a tea house with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, a toy store and a cultural venue. Read more ›

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Origo

Coffee shop & Cocktail bar

Origo

10

Most probably the best coffee shop in Bucharest, with its own roaster and highly skilled and friendly baristas. The design is minimalist and in perfect blend with the concept behind Origo – the love for coffee. They also serve desserts and French patisserie. Read more ›

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La Fabrica

Alternative place in Bucharest

La Fabrica

10

Fabrica Club is one of the few alternative places in Bucharest, situated within the precincts of an old abandoned factory. Visitors will find themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to dining, entertainment and shopping. Parents can take along their kids and they can choose between a very nice playground and a climbing wall for kids. Read more ›

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Stadio - Restaurant cu Atrium

Smart casual restaurant with a twist

Stadio - Restaurant cu Atrium

9

Centrally located sports bar and smart casual restaurant with an Italian vibe. Locally inspired original menu that changes according to the season, great atmosphere, good range of wines, well ventilated, an interior design that makes your day. Perfect for a birthday party, for watching a sporting event or just hanging out with friends after work. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Private Wine Tasting Tour in Bucharest Old Town

Private Wine Tasting Tour in Bucharest Old Town

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Get to know the best Romanian wines and Bucharest Old Town with a local as your guide! This private tour combines tastings of the best local wines with the main highlights of the Old Town.

Prices from

45 EUR

Duration

2.5 h

Languages

French, English, Italian

La Copac

Gather around a mulberry tree!

La Copac

7

La Copac literally means “at the tree”. Indeed, there’s no better name for this restaurant as right in the middle of the courtyard there’s a huge mulberry tree offering shelter from the hot summer sun. Locals love hanging out and drinking homemade wine under the tree in the evenings. The atmosphere is very relaxed. Read more ›

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Acuarela

Where new art & good vibes meet

Acuarela

7

Many consider Acuarela to be an alternative place. It offers a good selection of teas, beers and wines in atmospheric surroundings. The building’s attic is decorated like a cosy home with familiar objects, while the open terrace has umbrellas as its roof, and doors as its tables. The best part is that it’s set in a green, leafy garden. Read more ›

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Energiea

Urban PUB and inspiring HUB for foodies

Energiea

7

Hosted in a former printing house with industrial-style interior design, Energiea is one of the best places in town for cultural happenings and various events, workshops or exhibitions. Or you can simply enjoy a fizzy drink and a chat with your friends on the terrace or listen to various artists and performers on stage. Read more ›

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Simbio

Simbio - Coffee and More

Simbio

7

Simbio cafe is situated on a small street, right in the middle of the bustling old town center, with simply but tastefully decorated interior and really friendly staff. You will instantly feel at home sitting on the comfortable sofas while enjoying a smoothie or a cocktail Read more ›

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J'ai Bistrot

Bar/café & summer garden

J'ai Bistrot

6

As soon as the temperature reaches around 20 degrees, J’ai Bistrot the garden takes out its wooden benches and tables, umbrellas, hammocks, chill vibes and folding beach chairs to inaugurate the urban warm season. The crowd is a good mix of young professionals, freelancers, families, dogs, hipsters and old hippies. Read more ›

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Hanul lui Manuc

One of the last caravanserais in Europe

Hanul lui Manuc

6

During your visit to the old town, be sure not to miss Hanul lui Manuc! Tourists and locals simply love it, because of its welcoming and unique appearance and because it provides refreshing shade in the torrid summer heat. After significant repair and renovation works they recently opened a Romanian and a Lebanese restaurant. Read more ›

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French Revolution

Éclairs reinvented

French Revolution

5

There is something almost magical about a place selling its own interpretation of a single product - the French éclair. And when you insist on using only natural ingredients, the end result being a gourmet treat, success is an easy job. The 8 different variations surely caused a little revolution in the collective consciousness notion of éclair. Read more ›

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Local Experience

The Red City: A Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest

The Red City: A Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest

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Communism was here for more than 40 years, so it’s no wonder that Bucharest is full of “souvenirs” from this not-so-long-ago period. Join us for a 2.5-hour walking tour and learn how communism shaped Romanian society and Bucharest, and get a realistic insight into life under communist rule.

Prices from

15 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Hanul cu Tei

Old inn converted into restaurants&shops

Hanul cu Tei

5

The old inn built in 1833 is still standing and has found itself a new life as home for art galleries, painting paraphernalia and fashion designer shops. A great brewery and a fancy restaurant complete the image. The inner stone-paved court becomes a lively crowded terrace in the summer, with excellent food and atmosphere. Read more ›

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Lente & Cafea

The place where food meets intimacy

Lente & Cafea

5

Situated quite close to the city center, on a quite street, Lente is not really a restaurant but rather a café, where you can browse through the books on the shelves, play some board games or simply enjoy the wine and the tasty food. Lente Cafe is that kind of comfy place where you can sit back and relax for hours on the vine shaded terrace. Read more ›

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Shift Bar, Bistro & Terrace

All you need to go out

Shift Bar, Bistro & Terrace

4

I have no idea what kind of magic this place has worked out, but it looks like they found the right formula to accommodate the needs of modern (wo)man for every time of the day: coffee & English breakfast on the breezy terrace, garlic soup and grilled sea bass for lunch, weissebier or cider to chill in the late afternoon and parties at night. Read more ›

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Ceai La Metoc

A cup of tea and a breath of fresh air

Ceai La Metoc

3

Get immersed in the greenery and smell the delicate scent of flowering acacia trees while sipping some tea-shake or tasting the delicious fig jam and brioches. This small tea garden could be easily called the secret garden - you have to spot it behind the lush overgrown vegetation almost covering it from all sides. Read more ›

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Institute, the Cafe

Design café and library

Institute, the Cafe

3

Founded by The Institute, a communication business group managing some of the most prestigious events and projects in the creative industries in Romania, Institute, the Café is a meeting point for people working in advertising and publishing and a café-cum-office for freelancers. Read more ›

by Carmen

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A1 Bar

Downtown Café & Food Bar

A1 Bar

3

This new hotspot is a magnet for the creative crowd, hipsters and freelancers. During the day you can see people with laptops having coffee/tea or chatting over breakfast/lunch. In the evening the place becomes very animated as people flock here after work. They host cultural events and sell carefully curated goods like bikes and design socks. Read more ›

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Grand Café Van Gogh

Grand Café Van Gogh – elegant and tasty

Grand Café Van Gogh

3

This tastefully decorated café located in the old town attracts with its unique Neo-Romanian interior, surprisingly complemented by the addition of postmodern colorful paintings. Its no-reservations policy is something quite unusual for Bucharest’s fashionable cafés, but it certainly catches on very well, particularly with foreign visitors. Read more ›

by Laura

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Local Experience

Hidden Bucharest Private Tour

Hidden Bucharest Private Tour

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Step off the beaten path and discover Bucharest’s most charming neighbourhood. On this private tour of hidden Bucharest, we’ll explore urban art, see cultural venues and outdoor cafés, admire historical architecture, and wander through lively public gardens. Enjoy the best the city has to offer!

Prices from

16 EUR

Duration

2.5 h

Languages

French, English, Italian

Omnivore’s Dilemma

Interesting fusion cuisine

Omnivore’s Dilemma

3

Omnivore’s Dilemma (yes, the name comes from Michael Pollan’s book) was initiated as a cooking project by a few young people: fusion cuisine verging on the experimental side. The one-room restaurant is very small and its postmodern, minimalist design creates a friendly atmosphere. Read more ›

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Ceainaria Serendipity

Beautiful tea-house with a small garden

Ceainaria Serendipity

3

The intimate tea-house lies very close to a small but charming park, in an area famous for its architecture. Relax and unwind while tasting some pumpkin cream tea, milkshake or chocolate cookies inside the house or in the small garden. Read more ›

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La placinte

Traditional pies and folk music

La placinte

3

As soon as you enter this restaurant, situated in an upscale Bucharest neighborhood, you will notice the cozy atmosphere and helpful waiters, always with a smile on their face. If you like Romanian folk music and home-made food, you might become one of their regular clients. Read more ›

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Voila le bistrot

Delicious tartines and nice atmosphere

Voila le bistrot

3

You can unwind and soak in the relaxing atmosphere on the large garden terrace of Voila le bistrot, while tasting some delicious tartines or quiches prepared by the talented French chef and a small selection of fine dishes and top-quality wines. Read more ›

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Boutique du Pain

Nice place to eat a la française

Boutique du Pain

3

Situated very close to Universitatii Square, Boutique du Pain is a tastefully decorated French-style bistro, with a lively atmosphere and reasonable prices. At lunch time this place can get quite loud, filled with everyone from trendy students to business people and everything in between. Read more ›

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Paul Bakery

Tasty pastry in elegant cafes

Paul Bakery

2

Paul grew into a hit among bucharesters due to the quality of its products. I remember the prices used to be intimidating at first, but now almost everyone has come to think their goodies are worth some more lei than the average, at least from time to time. Read more ›

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Isoletta

Elegance at its finest

Isoletta

2

Isoletta is an Italian restaurant placed near the Herastrau lake. It's represents classic elegance and is very private which makes it a perfect place for business lunch and dinner. The menu is diversified with lots of great dishes but the main focus is on fish, seafood and pastas.The food is really excellent and the waiting staff pleasant. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Full-Day Trekking Tour in the Ciucaş Mountains from Bucharest

Full-Day Trekking Tour in the Ciucaş Mountains from Bucharest

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The stunning Ciucaş Mountains are just a 3-hour drive from Bucharest and the perfect choice for a full-day trek. Amazing landscapes? Fresh air? Good company? They’re all here!

Prices from

98 EUR

Duration

14 h

Languages

English

Camera din fata

For the stories

Camera din fata

2

We love this place because of it coziness, the amazing pies that you can choose with the help of an amazing staff and the coffee and tea that you will witness being made right in front of you in the traditional coffee jug. Every item on the menu has its own amazing story and everywhere you look you can see coffee and tea. Read more ›

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Frudisiac

Scandinavia meets nature in Bucharest

Frudisiac

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This place is THE best breakfast/lunch place to go to, where Scandinavian nature and design is very well presented, you forget that you are in Bucharest for a moment and fall in love with their amazing pancakes! Read more ›

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Cofetaria Casandra

Traditional cakes and pastries

Cofetaria Casandra

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Located in Piaţa Romană, where all the roads lead, “Casandra” cakes and pastry shop was established in 1960 and still has its own traditional recipes from natural ingredients. They offer a wide choice of puff pastry with cheese or spinach, homemade cheese or apple pies, as well as layered cakes and fancy cakes. Read more ›

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Bloom Specialty Coffee

Specialty coffee

Bloom Specialty Coffee

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Great coffee place focused on the quality of the coffee and the sensory experience of the customer. This place is unique in Bucharest as the owner is an international award winning barista thus the coffee is always top quality. He often comes and prepares the orders himself, so the chances to have an amazing coffee experience are quite high. Read more ›

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Mon Amour Caffe

A charming little place in Bucharest

Mon Amour Caffe

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It is a cozy and romantic place, situated right in the middle of a very beautiful area of Bucharest, at the crossroad of Dorobanți and Dacia Boulevards. It is a stone's throw away from the Ioanid park, a small but enchanting and mysterious one. Furthermore, the Piața Romană subway stop is nearby. Read more ›

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Urbanesc

Urbanesc restaurant and concept store

Urbanesc

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Carol Parc Hotel

The 5 star highest place of Bucharest

Carol Parc Hotel

0

We love this building because it is part of our past, it is part of the Belle Epoque of Bucharest and Romania. Built in 1906 by Adolf Suter, architect and friend of the first king of Romania Carol I-st. The only 5 star in Romania featured in Conde Nast Traveler. The place that hosted in Romania Beyonce, Enrique Iglesias and Deep Purple. Read more ›

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