Chișinău Eating: 22 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Chișinău

YardSale

By Roxy

Yard sale is one of a kind on Moldova as it is an event that happens every 2 months offering a combination of shopping handmade things by locals and artists, clothing, a variety of food, music and workshops for kids and adults. During the warmer seasons their events happen outside in nature, while colder months inside various buildings.

by Roxy

Kira's Club

Nightclubs 4 1

By Roxy

Chill & Party in one place

Kira's Club

4

Kira's has become Chisinau's favourite hang out place - not just for clubbing, but for chilling and eating too. They offer a great menu with vegetarian options as well, great drinks and awesome parties. Not to forget to mention that the entry fee is quite low too for their events.

by Roxy

Raw Cafe

Eating 5 1

By Roxy

The first Raw Vegan Cafe in Moldova

Raw Cafe

5

Being the first and one of it's kind in Moldova, Raw Vegan Cafe is loved for it's delicious healthy alternative that offers to the locals. Not only it provides lovely desserts, healthy juices, but it has a shopping space where healthy and alternative ingredients can be bought.

by Roxy

Rozmarin Café

Eating 4 0

By Roxy

Fresh & Healthy

Rozmarin Café

4

Rozmarin is one of the few places that offers a cosy atmosphere with fresh and healthy food. Their menu is more versatile, having a few set up dishes while others change daily. Fresh squeezed juices, salads and vegetarian dishes are included.

by Roxy

Smokehouse

Eating 6 1

By Roxy

BBQ, Beer and Community

Smokehouse

6

Founded by two Moldova Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, David Smith and Matt Stahlman, and Vlad Shuleansky, Smokehouse aims to bring American style slow cooked BBQ to Chisinau. The selection of food and drinks is perfect for a catchup or meeting with friends and locals.

by Roxy

La Plăcinte

Eating 6 1

By Roxy

Moldovan Cuisine

La Plăcinte

6

This is one of the most popular restaurants among locals due to the low prices and good traditional food. Breakfast, lunch or dinner you will always find someone there - be it just for eating, a friendly gathering or a business meeting.They have quite a few restaurants across the country. This chain can also be found in Romania.

by Roxy

Eli-Pili

Eating 5 1

By Roxy

24/7 Cafe & Karaoke

Eli-Pili

5

Eli Pili is one of the favourite cafes of Chisinau due to its reasonable prices, tasty food and being open all the time. For those that are in the mood for dancing or singing, there's a Karaoke room. When most clubs close and there's still desire for staying out, Eli Pili is usually the destination.

by Roxy

DC Donuts & Coffee

Eating 5 2

By Stas

Nice design and tasty donuts

DC Donuts & Coffee

5

Cool place where you can taste nice donuts and drink good coffee. I like there the atmosphere and the people that are coming there. One more reason why locals love it because it is situated in the center of the city.

by Stas

Tucano Coffee Costa Rica

Eating 3 3

By Veaceslav

First coffee chain in Moldova

Tucano Coffee Costa Rica

3

A good place to enjoy coffee, cozy with super friendly staff. The design is also amazing, taking you to such destinations as Brazil, Costa Rica, Kenya. It is also a good space for working or reading. Would recommend a cloudy latte or Salty Caramel Coffee.

by Veaceslav

Asconi Winery

Food & Supplies 4 0

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By Anastasia

Great and delicious traditional cuisine

Asconi Winery

4

This place is special for its local cuisine prepared by locals. All the food has fresh and Eco origins. The staff buys the products from locals around the village and local chefs prepare it in a unique and traditional style as our ancestors did centuries ago.

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by Anastasia

DEN Food & Wine House

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By Roxy

Best selection of wine and cuisine

DEN Food & Wine House

1

The uniqueness of this select wine house is that they concentrate on the small wine producers of Moldova, having over 25 brands in their collection with over 250 various wine labels. To complement the wines they have even reinterpreted the national cuisine in a way to harmonise the tastes together.

by Roxy

Barbar

Nightclubs 1 0

By Roxy

Where the fun resides

Barbar

1

Barbar has been known in the city for a long time as a place where you can let your hair down. During the week Barbar is a restaurant, while nighttime it turns into a bar and on weekends into a club. During the warm weather you can choose a table in their lovely patio.

by Roxy

Toast Cafe

Eating 2 0

By Janeta

Cool place with amazing burgers

Toast Cafe

2

This is a cool place with a very interesting design where you can have good burgers, toasts and good quality coffee. Very good to enjoy a good meal with friends and even some drinks in the evening, they have awesome cocktails there, and sometimes even a DJ with super cool music

by Janeta

Black Rabbit Gastro-Burrow

Eating 2 0

By Roxy

Food & Drinks in great atmosphere

Black Rabbit Gastro-Burrow

2

Situated right in the centre of the city, Black Rabbit Gastro- Burrow offers a great atmosphere, design and selection of food and drinks. Not only a cafe, but a bar as well allows versatility and turning from a place for business lunch meetings to a relaxed saturday night.

by Roxy

Tucano Coffee Brasil

Eating 3 0

By Roxy

Love Peace Coffee

Tucano Coffee Brasil

3

Cosy cafe that offers a variety of drinks and food at average prices. Good selection of coffee and a team that's passionate about it! They also offer workshops, talks and different events monthly, including film screenings.

by Roxy