Restaurants in Bucharest

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Pub Crawl 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.

Simbio

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Simbio

By Laura

Simbio - Coffee and More

Simbio

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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 ›

by Laura

Hanul lui Manuc

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Hanul lui Manuc

By Laura

One of the last caravanserais in Europe

Hanul lui Manuc

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Built by an Armenian called Emanuel Mârzaian (Manuc), one of the richest and most influential merchants of his times in the Balkan region, Manuc's Inn was built about two hundred years ago, providing lodging and shelter for the caravans on their trade routes. Read more ›

by Laura

Restaurant Vatra

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Restaurant Vatra

By Cristina

Authentic Romanian Food

Restaurant Vatra

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First of all, locals love Vatra because of the food. They really respect the traditional recipes, so the food here is well cooked and very tasty. Secondly, it's a quiet place, nicely decorated, away from the city noise... It just feels cozy. Read more ›

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by Cristina

La Fabrica

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La Fabrica

By Laura

Alternative place in Bucharest

La Fabrica

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You will enjoy the nice food and interesting setting and you can also find some interesting artifacts and clothes in the small shops in the courtyard. Browse through the funny menu and take a sip of strawberry lemonade on the terrace! Read more ›

by Laura

La Copac

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La Copac

By Stefan

Gather around a mulberry tree!

La Copac

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Tables are located inside an old house that is decorated in a traditional Romanian style with a contemporary edge. Apart from the regular dishes on offer, from time to time they host proper feasts including open-air barbeques, treats such as marmalade and stews made by the chefs together with the customers. Read more ›

by Stefan

Macca-Villacrosse Passage

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Macca-Villacrosse Passage

By Laura

Spectacular glass-covered passage

Macca-Villacrosse Passage

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Macca-Villacrosse passage, connecting Calea Victoriei and a smaller street opening onto the banking headquarter in Lipscani area, was completed in 1891 and looks quite similar to other glass covered passages in Milan and Paris - which were quite fashionable at the turn of the 20th century. Read more ›

by Laura

Local Experience

Two Great Castles Tour - Traditional Lunch included. All Inclusive

Two Great Castles Tour - Traditional Lunch included. All Inclusive

Dracula's Castle and Peles Royal Castle Tour from Bucharest. All Inclusive. Traditional Lunch included. From 75€/pp

Prices from

75 EUR

Duration

12 h

Languages

English

Stadio - Restaurant cu Atrium

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Stadio - Restaurant cu Atrium

By Iulia

Smart casual restaurant with a twist

Stadio - Restaurant cu Atrium

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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 ›

by Iulia

Cărturești

Cărturești

By Laura

Cărturești bookshop and teahouse

Cărturești

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During the Christmas season they offer for sale a wide variety of handmade decorations and other beautifully wrapped presents and host various events for children. During the summer months you can taste some interesting dishes and enjoy a mint-lemonade on the shady terrace at Cafe Verona. Read more ›

by Laura

Energiea

Energiea

By Laura

Urban PUB and inspiring HUB for foodies

Energiea

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But don't forget: Energiea is also one of the few places in town where you can enjoy slow food at its best. Their dishes are prepared from a delicious wide range of seasonal fruit and veggies, irrespective if it's about starters, brunch or lunch buffets. Read more ›

by Laura

Hanul cu Tei

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Hanul cu Tei

By Laura

Old inn converted into restaurants&shops

Hanul cu Tei

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You can walk through the inner court and explore the shops, buy antiques or oil paintings by contemporary artists. If you want to know about the fashion of the day, do not miss “Hippy Hippy Shake”, young people’s favorite clothing and accessories store, a real trendsetter for the Bucharest street fashion. Read more ›

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Zen Sushi (Calea Șerban Vodă)

Zen Sushi (Calea Șerban Vodă)

By Laura

Absolutely delicious sushi

Zen Sushi (Calea Șerban Vodă)

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If you are looking for a good Japanese restaurant at a reasonable price this is one of the best options in town. The assorted and fresh sushi and sashimi platters look simply great and go along very well with some miso soup or seaweed salad. You will not want to leave anything on the plate but you can wash it down with some sake or Japanese beer. Read more ›

by Laura

Boutique du Pain

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Boutique du Pain

By Laura

Nice place to eat a la française

Boutique du Pain

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They serve some nice salads and sandwiches, heart-healthy and affordable lunch menus and some really delicious cakes, always accompanied by French music. You can enjoy your meal on the small sidewalk terrace during the summer months or you can simply get good fresh bread or croissants. Read more ›

by Laura

Shift Bar, Bistro & Terrace

Shift Bar, Bistro & Terrace

All you need to go out

Shift Bar, Bistro & Terrace

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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 ›

Local Experience

The Red Patrol – Romanian Gastronomy Tour with Dacia

The Red Patrol – Romanian Gastronomy Tour with Dacia

The Red Patrol Romanian Gastronomy Tour is a urban exploration of Bucharest with 80’s Dacia for discovering the flavored gastronomic experiences & traditions of the Romanian cuisine & cooking.

Prices from

150 EUR

Duration

5.5 h

Languages

English

Zen Sushi (str. Grigore Alexandrescu)

Zen Sushi (str. Grigore Alexandrescu)

By Laura

Absolutely delicious sushi

Zen Sushi (str. Grigore Alexandrescu)

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If you are looking for a good Japanese restaurant at a reasonable price this is one of the best options in town. The assorted and fresh sushi and sashimi platters look simply great and go along very well with some miso soup or seaweed salad. You will not want to leave anything on the plate but you can wash it down with some sake or Japanese beer. Read more ›

by Laura

Beautyfood

Beautyfood

Healthy food bistro

Beautyfood

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A great place to start the day with a healthy breakfast – yogurt, almonds and a seasonal selection of jam (no added sugar) in company of carefully selected and discreet music. If you want to see the place animated to its full potential, come on a Sunday when a special daily menu is available. Read more ›

Hanul Berarilor - Casa Lupescu

Hanul Berarilor - Casa Lupescu

By Mihai

Romanian architecture and gastronomy

Hanul Berarilor - Casa Lupescu

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It is an awesome place, easy to reach, near the Piața Iancului subway stop. You will be surprised by the beauty of the house, equaled by the food-taste. Here you can enjoy Romanian traditional food (for instance: smoked beef pastrami, Romanian sausages, traditional ”telemea” cheese, pork and beef mince rolled in cabbage leaves ”sarmale”). Read more ›

by Mihai

Mahala Restaurant

Mahala Restaurant

By Claudia

Almost too good to believe it exists.

Mahala Restaurant

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Serious kitchen, not overly complicated, but elaborate food, staff who's constantly watching without being annoying, mixed feelings about the murals, but lovely walls otherwise, and benches. Read more ›

by Claudia

Red Angus

Red Angus

By Stefan

The best steakhouse in town

Red Angus

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Red Angus offers a great assortment of beefsteaks, grilled any way you like from rare to well-done. The name is fairly representative – it's actually a famous cow breed known to be very tasty but also very pampered. Featuring lassos, saddles and other cowboy equipment, the décor makes you feel as if you’re starring in a western. Read more ›

by Stefan

Grand Café Van Gogh

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Grand Café Van Gogh

By Laura

Grand Café Van Gogh – elegant and tasty

Grand Café Van Gogh

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The café terrace hosts artistic performances and unconventional shows, such as street pantomime on summer weekend evenings. Non-smokers have a dedicated intimate space in the former wine cellar, newly refurbished. Read more ›

by Laura

La placinte

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La placinte

By Laura

Traditional pies and folk music

La placinte

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Apart from traditional Moldavian dishes, served in clay pots, their menu also features many delicious pies, filled with pumpkin, potato or cheese. The place can get quite crowded at lunch time and and in the evening so it's better to make a reservation. Read more ›

by Laura

Local Experience

Bucharest ride

Bucharest ride

From the Politehnica University Campus to the City Centre, but we have various options, and the trip can be changed if other routes are preferred.

Prices from

35 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Italian

Pub Horezu

Pub Horezu

By alexandra

Feel like an authentic romanian

Pub Horezu

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Horezu is a small city in Romania best known for its beautiful ceramics. Plates, cups, kitchen accessories – you name it, they do it. Serving a delicious dish on a colorful plate makes anyone happy. Locals love this place because it reminds them the tastes from childhood. Here you can hang out, eat a mouthwatering homemade meal and just relax. Read more ›

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Omnivore’s Dilemma

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Omnivore’s Dilemma

By Laura

Interesting fusion cuisine

Omnivore’s Dilemma

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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 ›

by Laura

La Scena

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La Scena

By Laura

Theater, club and restaurant

La Scena

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Hosted in an old but charmingly decorated villa with a nice atmosphere and a good vibe, it's a really good place to experience good comedy shows, live concerts or musical evenings of tango and blues sessions. Read more ›

by Laura

Chefs Experience

Chefs Experience

By Maria

Deluxe bistro with great seafood

Chefs Experience

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The place is mostly known to the locals, but because of its quality services and food, it should become more famous among tourists, who can discover the real Bucharest, see where the people of Bucharest go to when they want to eat a more exquisite dinner. Read more ›

by Maria

Lente & Cafea

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Lente & Cafea

By Laura

The place where food meets intimacy

Lente & Cafea

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Their delicious three-eggs omelettes are the best way to start the day! Sandwiches and snacks are available, as well as a wide range of starters, salads, soups and mains and a selection of fine Romanian wines served by the glass. Read more ›

by Laura

Isoletta

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Isoletta

Elegance at its finest

Isoletta

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An octopus salad, linguine with lobster, a glass of Ornellaia and a chocolate souffle – all that in an elegant and intimate ambiance. They have a real passion for quality and if you can appreciate that, Isoletta is a must-visit! Read more ›

Beca’s Kitchen

Beca’s Kitchen

By Laura

Homemade food with a gourmet twist

Beca’s Kitchen

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Andreea Beca always uses quality ingredients from trustful local providers, choosing organic and sustainably -grown products. Her specialty, caramelized duck with sweet cabbage and horseradish, was praised by Jonathan Phang in his show “Gourmet Trains” on Travel Channel. Her fish recipes are also outstanding. Read more ›

by Laura

Local Experience

Private Food & Dracula Tour in Bucharest

Private Food & Dracula Tour in Bucharest

The city hides secrets that you will find out during the tour: the connection with Dracula and his real castle, the position of the Romanian Church on vampires, the story of the mass murderer surnamed “the vampire of Bucharest". We wil also taste traditional food and drinks from starters to dessert

Prices from

45 EUR

Duration

5 h

Languages

English

Voila le bistrot

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Voila le bistrot

By Laura

Delicious tartines and nice atmosphere

Voila le bistrot

5

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 ›

by Laura

Papa la Șoni

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Papa la Șoni

By Laura

Bohemian restaurant in Bucharest

Papa la Șoni

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Located in a small house, Papa la Soni is an unpretentious small restaurant with wooden benches and colorful objects hanging on the walls and a hippie atmosphere. Papa la Șoni restaurant is one of the bohemian and reasonably priced restaurants in Bucharest. Read more ›

by Laura

AFI Palace Cotroceni

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AFI Palace Cotroceni

By biiankins

Not Just a Shopping Center

AFI Palace Cotroceni

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AFI Palace Cotroceni Mall has a huge amount of stores for everybody’s taste and condition, but that is not all. The Center also has a bowling rink, pool tables, a huge ice skating rink, cinema complex, arcade games area, children play grounds, laser max, karting area, the biggest food zone you’ll see in a mall, perfect for all tastes. Anything! Read more ›

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Gargantua

Gargantua

By Laura

Gargantua – a gourmet’s paradise

Gargantua

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The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine entices you with tasty, healthy and appealing meals. You are invited to choose from a fine array of salads, soups and seafood which tempt you with fresh flavors. For the dessert, try the Chef Lucian’s specialty: cheesecake from unsalted goat cheese with mixed berry jam, a recipe he learned from his grandmother. Read more ›

by Laura

Berestroika

Berestroika

By Maria

Local brewery and restaurant

Berestroika

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The atmosphere is friendly, it's a great place to go out and have a beer with your friends, especially for men, they have good unique beers (this is the only place where you can buy these beers) and food that you will definitely enjoy. Read more ›

by Maria

Restaurant Camizo

Restaurant Camizo

By Bianca

House of Great Food

Restaurant Camizo

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This place is not known by a lot of people, but it happens that I do know and I want to share it with you. It's a completely amazing restaurant and literally everything you're ordering tastes unbelievably good. Read more ›

by Bianca

Cava

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Cava

By Henrietta

Best champagne in Bucharest

Cava

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To taste the best cava and champagne in the city, to have a romantic dinner Read more ›

by Henrietta

Local Experience

The Best Road in the World: Transfăgărășan Day Trip from Bucharest

The Best Road in the World: Transfăgărășan Day Trip from Bucharest

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The Transfăgărășan is the second-highest road in Romania, reaching over 2000 metres, crossing the amazing Carpathian Mountains, and offering spectacular views over its entire length. The Top Gear team even named it the best road in the world!

Prices from

100 EUR

Duration

10 h

Languages

French, English, Spanish, German, Italian

Metuka

Metuka

By Laura

Metuka – slow food, eat good

Metuka

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They serve healthy and creative menus and some really fabulous cakes and pies. All the food is freshly cooked every morning and placed on display at the counter so you can choose directly. Vegetarians also have a wide range of tasteful choices here. A variety of natural juices accompany a healthy meal at Metuka. Read more ›

by Laura

Restaurant Nicorești

Restaurant Nicorești

By Bilciu

the most authentic romanian restaurant

Restaurant Nicorești

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the most authentic romanian restaurant in bucharest, very old restaurant with a unique history and songs. i have lived and raised in bucharest so its my personal advice and i am also a chef and i know what a good cuisine is. Read more ›

by Bilciu

The Artist Restaurant

The Artist Restaurant

By Lidia

Fine Dining in Bucharest

The Artist Restaurant

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This place is the best Restaurant in Bucharest. People go there for the molecular gastronomy and for the unique experience. The service is very good and the food is delicious. Is very interesting to see the plating and the food how is presented at the table. Read more ›

by Lidia

Barca

Barca

By Laura

Barca - raw vegan food at its best

Barca

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You can try their zucchini spaghetti with basil, which are exquisite. Desserts are simply amazing. The waiter will recommend you to eat the dessert before the main course, which is one of the basic rules of a vegan diet. As for drinking, they offer a variety of fresh juices and also a good selection of organic wines. Read more ›

by Laura

Carol Parc Hotel

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Carol Parc Hotel

By Tiberiu

The 5 star highest place of Bucharest

Carol Parc Hotel

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Visit this place for perhaps the biggest Murano chandelier in the world, the food and the 5 star conditions. If you are lucky you can visit the hotel and meet the owners, Romanian-Austrian family with the wife educated at Julliard Art School. And if the stars align you can see and hear a harp concert in the lobby of the hotel. Read more ›

by Tiberiu

Mamma Leone

Mamma Leone

By Laura

Tasty fish dishes

Mamma Leone

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Located in a nice house with original Art Nouveau elements, close to the city center (only 5 minutes by foot from Piata Romana), their selection of fish dishes is extensive and will satisfy even the most delicate palates. The waiters are knowledgeable and friendly. Read more ›

by Laura

Raionul de Pește

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Raionul de Pește

By Henrietta

Best fish & seafood in Bucharest

Raionul de Pește

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In case you like eating in a market atmosphere - you have a stand with various seafood which you can buy, or order from their menu fish & seafood meals which are cooked right here, right out of the fresh ingredients which you can see in front of you! Read more ›

by Henrietta

Local Experience

Transylvania & Dracula’s Castle Day Tour from Bucharest

Transylvania & Dracula’s Castle Day Tour from Bucharest

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Unravel the mystery behind the Legend of Dracula! Come on a discovery trip through Transylvania and visit Romania’s most spectacular sight: Count Dracula’s Castle… You’ll be amazed by Romania’s medieval constructions, royal castles, and mighty citadels, all awaiting you on this unique tour.

Prices from

85 EUR

Duration

11 h

Languages

French, English, Spanish, German, Italian

Tasting Room By EthicWine

Tasting Room By EthicWine

By Lidia

One of the best restaurants in Bucharest

Tasting Room By EthicWine

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The atmosphere in this lovely place is very cosy and warm. People who came here are very interested in tasty food and also for good wine: from Romania, Italy, Spain, Hungary, France, etc. Sometimes they organised a special dinner and invite local Chefs to cook for the locals. I highly recommend this place. Read more ›

by Lidia

Pizzeria Volare

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Pizzeria Volare

By Maria

Authentic Italian cuisie

Pizzeria Volare

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Great Italian food, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, reasonable prices, high quality. Since Bucharest has so many Italian restaurants, it can be hard to find true Italian dishes cooked properly, but this place does just that, bringing the atmosphere of Italy closer. Read more ›

by Maria

sky nor

By Ruxandra

The view is amazing

sky nor

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The place offers really good food and the view is unbelievable; you will get a 360-degree panoramic view. You will have a different understanding about Bucharest after seeing the beautiful lakes surrounding the restaurant. Read more ›

by Ruxandra

Urbanesc

Urbanesc

By Laura

Urbanesc restaurant and concept store

Urbanesc

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by Laura

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