80+ Fresh Places to Enjoy a Great Time and Awesome Cooking in Bucharest [2024]

80+ Fresh Places to Enjoy a Great Time and Awesome Cooking in Bucharest [2024]

Looking for the best places to grab a revitalising snack, enjoy a delightful dinner, or savour a mouthwatering dessert in Bucharest?

This guide introduces you to some of the most intriguing restaurants, dessert shops, and bakeries in Romania’s vibrant capital. From cosy and intimate spots to larger, bustling venues, these places reflect dedication, hard work, warm hospitality, and a forward-thinking vision.

Bookmark this list as your go-to resource for discovering alternative options when planning a memorable (and delicious) outing with friends or family.

At feeder.ro, our mission is to keep you informed and inspired with recommendations for fresh places, coffee shops, bookstores, swimming pools, dinner places, rehabilitated heritage buildings, cinemas, theatres. If you are visiting Brașov, we recommend an immersive list of cool places compiled by our colleague who is a resident of the picturesque, lively little city.

Have suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments or send us an email.

FRESH PLACES WITH AWESOME FOOD & DESSERTS 2024

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Ai Sushi

Str. Paris 71
Open: Mon-Sun: 08:00-23:30

Sushi is made with love for all of you who want to enjoy Japanese cuisine in a modern concept. “Ai” means love in Japanese.

Photography © Cristian Vasile “IGU” for LAMA Arhitectura

Alt Shift

Str. Constantin Mille 4
Open: Mon: 12:00-03:00; Tue: 12:00-05:00; Wed-Fri: 12:00-02:00; Sat: 12:00-22:00; Sun: 12:00-06:00

Alt Shift is a place where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes: starters and main courses, soups and salads, tasty desserts, sandwiches and homemade pasta. Every midnight, they activate the NightShift menu, serving delicious pizza and soups for the partygoers. On the ground floor of Alt Shift, you can find one of the most important nightclubs and concert venues in Bucharest, Control Club.

Alt Shift is designed by LAMA Arhitectura.

Animaletto Pizza Bar

Str. Visarion 10
Open: Mon: 12:00-00:00, Tue-Thu: 10:00-00:00, Fri: 12:00-02:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-02:00

“Animaletto is a new place that doesn’t settle for the classic. It reinvents things so people can have a truly unique experience. The best traditional Italian Pizza in a fresh, modern designed place.”

Arome

Str. Luigi Cazzavillan 25
Open: Tue-Sun: 10:00-22:00

Arome is a fresh urban place in the heart of the city. Here you will find a wide variety of coffee, tea, fresh drinks and smoothies. They also serve homemade sweets and organic local dishes. Their single-origin coffee comes from Amsterdam’s Bocca – Artisanal Coffee Roaster.

*Vegan and vegetarian-friendly.

Arzu

Str. Romulus 85
Open: Mon-Fri:12:00 – 22:00; Sat-Sun: 10:00-22:00

Arzu is a pub and restaurant featuring international cuisine with a dynamic menu, specialty coffee, wine & cocktails, plus plenty of interesting things to take home.

Arzu is designed by Eliza Yokina
“Having the chance to work together for Arzu humbles us and makes us proud at the same time – it is an experience in itself.”

AveForchetta 

Str. Matei Millo 5
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00 – 23:30

“AveForchetta – an Italian Neo-Bistro, was born from the founder’s passion for quality gastronomy and spending valuable time in beautiful and authentic places.
The concept is centred around the DNA of Italian gastronomy, design and lifestyle, blended with the modern trends of urban life, with generous space and open terrace, ready to offer a complete Italian dining experience.”

“The keywords that encapsulate the concept are unconventional, non-traditional, creative cuisine with modern design, where you enjoy a cosmopolitan, jovial and relaxed experience.
The menu is short but designed to offer an experience that takes you all over Italy, and the ingredients are carefully chosen and much of it is imported directly from Italy.”

BEAUTYFOOD

str. Jean Louis Calderon 34
Open: Mon-Sat: 10:00-22:00; Sun: 10:00-20:00

“The story begins with Elena’s dream of having a bistro (just after watching Chocolat, with Juliet Binoche) and continues with a series of less common and coincidental experiences and confirmed with an email, in early 2013, that contained the name and the beginning of what you can now see, feel, taste and drink under the name of Beautyfood.”

Balls

Blvd. Dacia 114
Open: Mon–Sun: 12:00–22:00

Canteen Style Restaurant But Not Really, Serving No Muss No Fuss Good Food In A Good Atmosphere. This place is vegetarian-friendly and perfect for lunch, dinner and brunch.

Beca’s Kitchen – Homemade Food

str. Mihai Eminescu 80
Open: Mon–Sun: 12:00–23:00

Andreea Beca’s kitchen is a small, intimate place where you can taste scrumptious homemade food. She is the author of a culinary blog, through which she shares the idea of a healthy diet with specially adapted recipes that attract people through taste, appearance, and nutritional qualities.

Bistro Carusel

Str. Lipscani 55
Open: Mon: close; Thu-Sun: 10:00-21:00

Cărturești Carusel is a bookstore on Lipscani 55 Street in the old town of Bucharest, Romania. The building that currently houses the bookstore was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the Chrissoveloni bankers family. During the communist era, it was confiscated and turned into the Familia store. After 1990, the real estate was recovered and rehabilitated by the current owner, Mr. Jean Chrissoveloni, and is now living through an innovative but careful look at the historic substance, signed by the Square One Architecture Office.

Cărturești Carusel is an experimental cultural dwelling of the old centre, providing space for reading, socializing and artistic exploration of the heart of the city. With a top-floor bistro, a media space in the basement and a gallery dedicated to contemporary art on the first floor, the bookstore is preparing to tell a new story on a street with a vibrant commercial tradition.

BistroLanka

Str. Traian 147
Open: Mon: close; Tue-Sun: 12:00-22:00

“Have you ever savoured the vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka? Imagine delicate spices and coconut-rich curries that dance on your palate, exotic fruits and vegetables that offer a fresh burst of flavour, and traditional dishes that tell a story of a rich, culinary heritage.”

“At Bistro Lanka, every dish is a celebration of taste, crafted to transport you straight to the heart of Sri Lanka. Whether you’re a longtime lover of Sri Lankan cuisine or curious to explore new flavours, we invite you to join us for a dining experience that’s more than just a meal. It’s a journey.”

Noeme

Str. Anton Pann 29
Open: Tue-Sat: 17:00-23:00

Noeme is a cosy family-owned restaurant, offering delicious Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of Asian influences. Every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients while our desserts are made in-house. We offer an excellent selection of Romanian wines and international and Romanian craft beers, designed to be paired with our food.”

Burger Van Bistro

Str George Vraca 4
Open: Tue-Sun: 12:00-22:00

Burger Van Bistro is the wheel-free analogue of the restaurant with burgers, chips, salads, cookies and soft drinks. The place is comfortable and the kitchen is open and spotted with black and white accents. The menu includes a selection of burgers, sandwiches, ribs & steaks, prepared with fresh ingredients. The meat is never frozen and there are options for vegetarians as well.

Burger Van Home

Str. Speranței 6
Open: Mon-Sun: 11:00-22:00

Burger Van Home is the newest project from the Burger Van team, a place for burgers and culinary experiments. The new menu reinvents the concept of street food and uses fresh local products.

buoni e bravi

Piața Rosetti 3
Open: Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00

buoni e bravi is cooking some of the best pizza 🍕 recipes in Bucharest. Their music selection also adds a fresh touch to the urban bustling energy of the place, deepening the flavours while tapping into the new local electronic music scene.

CAFÉ VERONA

str. Pictor Arthur Verona 13-15 @ Cărturești
Open: Mon-Sun: 10:00-22:00

“Opened in 2009, one year after the Cărturești bookstore was opened, the Verona Garden is a short walk to the same street at 15. This green haven in the city centre is also home to many events, the most famous being Street Delivery. In summer, it is the perfect place to cool yourself with lemonade or a good beer, in the shade of abundant vegetation. In the cold season, you can attend gourmet fairs, savouring tea or a cup of mulled wine. The menu is diversified, offering options for vegetarians at all times. In the kitchen, we emphasize the quality of the ingredients and their preparation. Bread is produced right here, according to your own recipes. And we’re proud of our desserts!
In the Verona Garden, (friendly) pets are allowed. If you want to contribute to cleaner air and more civilized traffic coming by bicycle, it is good to know that there is a special place where you can park it. A wi-fi network is available if you want to move your office here.
*Arthur Verona is the name of a naturalized painter, a descendant of a noble family. Pictor Arthur Verona Street is home to a number of monument buildings: Ion Mincu House (OAR), Dimitrie Sturdza House (Cărtureşti), Aro Building (Cinema Patria).”

CAJU by Joseph Hadad

Str. Nicolae Golescu 16
Open: Mon-Sun: 11:00–23:00

The concept of CAJU by Joseph Hadad brasserie is casual dining, with affordable price dishes, which caters to different levels of customers. It’s the place where Joseph proposed to bring to the table the tastes of his childhood, with strong North African influences.
The restaurant is located downtown, on a picturesque street, behind the Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol that represents one of the main attractions of the city.
The space has three areas, the centre brings together 14 tables and is dominated by a curved wooden ceiling, each table featuring a chandelier above, made of a mix of ceramic and metal.

DESCHIS Gastrobar

Splaiul Unirii 160
Open: Sun-Fri: 17:00-00:00

Located on the rooftop of the old cotton factory on Dambovita’s river bank during summer and inside during autumn and winter, Deschis Gastrobar aims to use its space for the benefit of active and creative people by hosting exhibitions, workshops, debates and other cultural events. You can enjoy all that while serving delicious dishes or cold lemonade.

DeSoi

Str. Piata Sfantul Stefan 8
Open: Mon: 09:00 – 16:00, Thu-Sun: 10:00-23:00 (22:00 last order)

“At DeSoi you’ll find a mix of culinary experiences, as well as a grocery with fresh produce, an artisan bakery and, last but not least, a wine bar with a selection of wines to complement your culinary choices.”

The menu mixes local and international cuisine but emphasises fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. DeSoi also offers an artisan bakery, a wine selection, and a space where local and international producers tell stories about their products under the umbrella of a concept called #Negustories.

The restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere and bright, modern minimalist design create a cosy ambience to be enjoyed by those curious and hungry for new experiences.

Photography © Radu Malasincu for LAMA Arhitectura

Edo Sushi

Str. Știrbei Vodă 84A
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00–22:00; Tue: 15:00-22:00

“Edo Garden is a place where tradition and innovation are reinforcing each other, creating exquisite culinary experiences. A refined and intimate atmosphere, attention to detail, Japanese cuisine, and fresh & healthy cooking are complemented by a collection of wines and Japanese drinks.
The RESTAURANT design uses mainly natural finishes and can accommodate around 50 people: a private salon with ten seats and another two with 18 and 20 seats.
Our cool and quiet garden in the heart of the noisy city has an impressive design using the Shou Sugi Ban technique (an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire) in an ambience of rare charm, hidden in plain sight of the Cismigiu Area, can accommodate up to 100 people (standing) and 80 people seated.
Our chefs outdid themselves again, as they introduced a cool menu, based on an exquisite sushi menu, tempura and many side dishes inspired by Japanese cuisine.”

Edo Garden was designed by LAMA Arhitectura and has been awarded the Bucharest Architecture Annual 2018 Award.

El Torito

str. Iancu Capitanu 30
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-00:00

str. Apolodor 3
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-00:00

Spicy, flavourful, colourful dishes in a continuous fiesta atmosphere. El Torito is an unmistakable Mexican restaurant with very colourful lines and design elements. The decor, the exciting rhythms of Mexican music and the devastating smell of flavorful, varied Mexican food are the impetus for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure, making our restaurant a perfect place for a night out with friends, office colleagues or family.

Pay them a visit, you’ll understand their passion for Mexican cuisine.

FROG

str. Vasile Lascăr 24B
Open: Sun-Thu: 11:00–21:00; Fri-Sat: 11:00-22:00

Visit FROG to sample almost everything they selected as best in recent years of catering to numerous events. They state their food is neither ultra healthy nor ultra vegan nor raw, but the goal is to be a pamper. The “official” menu on the site and the one you find in Vasile Lascăr is generic. For every product category, there are various recipes every few days. Aside from delicious dishes and selected drinks, you can take away FROG’s passion for flowers in the form of small bouquets of flowers to go.
FROG’s new place opened with the help of architects Ioana and Dan Cioclu, while all that is iron was cut, welded, and raised by Alexander (FROG), and the cement countertop is made by Atelier Vast. Feel cosy in the ’70s chairs or try the three-legged chairs designed by architect Serban Sturdza, a temporary gift for FROG, until you buy them. The ceramics are made especially for FROG by Poemi Ceramics, and the menus are printed on natural paper, with petals and blades of grass, from the Comana paper mill.

Gram Bistro

Bd. Nicolae Titulescu 4-8
Open: Mon-Fri: 08:30-00:00; Sat-Sun: 10:00-00:00

Gram Bistro is an invitation to discovery, a place made special by its energy, team and most of all, by the people who come here every day. It is the place where the day starts early morning with a good coffee and ends late at night over a glass of wine with your friends.

With an original and simple design, we have managed to create one of the boldest urban experiments for indulging, exploring and connecting. Casual but with a twist, confident in what it has to offer, Gram Bistro brings an original alternative to simply “going out”.

GRĂDINA FLOREASCA

Bd. Mircea Eliade 16
Open: Mon–Sun: 10:00-00:00

A garden, restaurant and pool in a charming green pocket in Bucharest. Grădina Floreasca hosts live music and outdoor movie nights.

Hushimo

Str. Mendeleev 8
Open: Mon–Sun: 13:00-22:00

Hushimo has a multitude of delicious dishes cooked with passion and skill by skilled culinary masters. Focused on Asian food with Thai specificity, Husimo offers a true Asian experience in the middle of Bucharest.

Isha

Str. Vasile Lascăr 81
Open: Mon-Wen: 10:30-22:00; Thu-Sun: 12:00-22:00

The heart of India and Nepal beats in the centre of Bucharest, at Isha, Vasile Lascăr 81. We are waiting for you every day, between 12:00 and 22:00, in our cool restaurant and on the shady terrace to discover the famous delights of the Ganges and the foothills of Everest, accompanied by spiced teas or tasty cocktails. At Isha, you warm your soul and relax your mind.

Ivan Pescar & Scrumbia Bar

Str. Uranus 150, ground floor, The Ark Building
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-22:00

Do you like Black Sea snails and roe salad with only five components? Do you like the storceag (n.e. sturgeon soup)? Do you crave a malasolca a la Mila 23? Would you want kids to savour and devour fish food? Have you visited the Danube Delta but have not recently returned? Does your love for it and local culture haunt you? In Bucharest, there is no place to eat the Danube Delta and the Black Sea culinary specifics. There is no place to connect the local catch, cooking and the plate of consumers.
Fishery tastes from the Danube Delta. NO fusion. Specialties cooked by Lipovan women. Wines from Dobrogea. Restaurant & fish bar.

J’ai Bistrot

Calea Griviței 55
Open: Sun-Thu: 12:00-01:00; Fri-Sat: 12:00-03:00

J’ai Bistrot is a modern and friendly place where, during the daytime, you can serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and during the night, you can get lost in the rhythm of the music as well-known DJs take over and set up a mood for dancing and good times.

Japanos

Bd. Aviatorilor 8, Calea Victoriei 118, Bd. Decebal 7
Open: Mon-Sun: 11:00 – 21:30

“Japanos is about eating well, healthy and… Japanese!
The first Ramen bar in Romania has a selection of sushi, Japanese salad, and sandwiches. Every day, a new rotating menu with Japanese wok, curry rice, yakisoba, gyoza, noodles, tonkatsu, Katsu don, etc. Take San, our Japanese chef, who is waiting for you in a cosy atmosphere! Arigato”

Κaiamo

Str. Ermil Pangratti 30A
Open: Tue-Sat: 18:00-23:00, Sun-Mon: closed

Κaiamo A symbol of change. A concept of contrast. The story underlines the fear of mediocrity and the tendency to exploit the peak of potential and constantly strive for the absolute. ΚΛΙΛΜO is all about Seasonality and Terroir. A symbiosis between the nature that surrounds us and the passing of age.

Κaiamo is located on the iconic Ermil Pangratti Street, next to the TVR headquarters and just 3 minutes walking distance from Aviatorilor Underground Station at Charles De Gaulle Square, while Herăstrău Park is just around the corner.

Kané – Seasonal Bistro

Str. Dianei 9
Open: Wed-Sat: 18:30-23:00

At Kane, the spotlight falls on delicious ingredients bought from local farmers and therefore the seasonal menu evolves almost every week, depending on what is available at the farms they work with. Chef Alexandru Iacob and his team use contemporary methods of cooking to reveal the essence of each ingredient in well-balanced and tasty dishes.

Kanpai

Str. George Călinescu 49
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-22:00

The first Izakaya in Romania. Kanpai is a pub/bistro with food cooked by a Japanese chef, for all budgets! Accessible sushi bar / friendly atmosphere and good mood!

Kunnai

Str. Copilului 6-12
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-00:00

“Since 2012, Kunnai is a Thai contemporary cuisine retreat in the heart of Bucharest, facing a quiet and beautiful children’s park. A hidden piece of modern Thailand in the midst of Eastern Europe, Kunnai offers you an intricate variety of Thai dishes, carefully designed and crafted by Anne Ampawan and her team.
Kunnai means “Modern Madame”, a dynamic designation for today’s world. And this is the essence behind Anne Ampawan’s concept: a unique content of simple yet stunning decoration to accompany your culinary experience and bring you to a Thai journey that you will never forget.
Kunnai was designed with the creative support of renowned painter and artist, Aran Chankasem, and the team of StudioQube Bangkok. Together with a fine and carefully selected wine list and a wide selection of tropical drinks, Kunnai embraces traditional Thai cooking and creates a contemporary menu, which allows both Thai food connoisseurs and novices to enjoy an exquisite culinary experience.”

Le Bab

Charles de Gaulle 3
Open: Mon-Sun: 10:00-22:00

“The first Le Bab opened in Soho, London, in 2015, founded by chefs from some of the world’s leading Michelin-starred restaurants. Inspired by Romania’s world-class produce and Bucharest’s rapidly evolving culinary scene, we collaborated with dear friends to open a new Le Bab concept here in 2019. We’re now serving up great food, great drinks and good vibes across three unique locations.”

“Still drawing influence from the Middle East, our chefs create new and interesting dishes seasonally and as sustainably as possible. We take extra care to curate a unique wine and cocktail list and serve craft beers across all locations. World-class design by Buchanan Studio creates beautiful environments for you to enjoy it all.”

Lente

Str. Dionisie Lupu 78
Open: Mon-Thu: 11:30-00:00, Fri-Sat: 11:30-01:00, Sun: 11:30-23:00

“Lente Lupu is the youngest member of the Lente family and also the most creative and unconventional one. The place where the architecture of a historical house in Bucharest meets urban art. Here, you can play board games with your friends, and you can enjoy a well-deserved break in a colourful atmosphere without rude waiters or dull menus.”

Lente is a colourful space where you eat, play and make friends. Located in a classic yet imposing and elegant old house, Lente wants to bring imagination and personality to the concept of going out in the city. Sorina Vazelina & Primitiv Print, Livia Fălcaru & Reg, Irlo, Pisica Pătrată, Praf de cretă, Saddo & Pren, Ada Muşat, Cutărică, Kitră and Aitch are some of the contemporary artists who left behind intriguing and beautiful artworks as a result of the Pictăm Pereți (Painting Walls) installation or Un-hidden Bucharest street art project.

Lente

str. Arcului 8
Open: Sun-Thu: 11:30-00:00, Fri-Sat: 11:30-01:00

“Lente Arcului welcomes you to a familiar and cosy place. Situated a stone’s throw away from the city centre, Lente Arcului is where you can enjoy a lovely afternoon or an evening with your friends or family in a building that will transport you back to childhood stories and fantasies. Here, we gathered elements to offer you the well-being and comfort vibe you are looking for over 100 books in our mini-library, a fireplace for the chilly evenings, good music, a playful attic and a greenery garden.
We welcome kids, pets, bikes and open-minded people.”

Lokal

Str. Mihai Eminescu 57
Open: Mon-Sat: 17:00-00:30; Sun: 16:30-23:00

“A red cherry plum tree between roses in front of an early 20th-century merchant house. A 1310 Dacia collapsed under a walnut, between a neo-vernacular annexe and a garage left to decay. Dreaming and experimenting. Because we feed the human spirit – one man, one beer, one at a time.”

M60

Str. Mendeleev 2
Open: Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00 Sat-Sun: 09:00-18:00

M60 Cafe is a place to discover and enjoy the new and exciting speciality coffee movement, an establishment for restless seekers of genuine tastes and a careful host for food lovers. It takes hours for us to test coffee to make sure it’s perfectly balanced. You can have one in just a few minutes!

Mahala

Palatul Bragadiru / Calea Rahovei 147-153
Open: Mon-Sun: 11:00-23:30

“One of the most famous and skilled chefs in Romania, Petru Sorin Cucu, has managed to make his mark in a unique way with his very own restaurant. For him, gastronomy is a way of life and his passion for cooking sees no limits. As you enter this contemporary Romanian restaurant, the kaleidoscopic elements compose a perfect mix by joining with details of historical Romanian folklore. A carefully selected menu, freshness, taste, unique flavours and vibrant colours of food are able to satisfy, undoubtedly, even the most demanding customer.”

MODELiER

Str. Duzilor 12
Open: Sun-Thu: 12:00-00:00; Fri-Sat: 12:00-01:00

MODELiER is located in an interwar house, a place of joy, homemade burgers, cold beer and giant lemonades. Here you can also enjoy all sorts of creative and artistic events, movie projections, workshops and even parties. The design combines classic themes with urban and modern ones – in the garden, you can spot colourful murals, and there are many vintage objects that decorate the space.

MOM

Regina Elisabeta, 28, Bucharest, Romania
Open: Mon – Sun: 12:00 – 24:00

Welcome to MOM, where we celebrate our core values: respect for simplicity, ingredients, staff, clients, and a passion for food and quality. Everything, from the food to the ambience, is uniquely crafted. Using high-quality ingredients is our top priority. We carefully source our vegetables and fruits from local markets. Bread, sauces and infused oils are made in-house, and we use fresh pasta from Cinquepalmi Pasta and Gattini Pasta.

Noa Restoclub

Calea Victoriei 26
Open: Mon-Sat: 10:00-00:00; Sun: 10:00-23:00

“The perfect place in Bucharest for cool people. Restaurant by day & club by night. NOA – NO RESTRICTIONS for everything that blows your mind.”

NOUA

str. Popa Nan 7
Open: Wed–Sat: 17:00-21:00

NOUA is a Romanian story; it starts with Once Upon a Time and continues with the fight against the fear of the salt drops. That drop behind this lies a real fear of acting, sometimes turning us into its beholders and not vice versa. But we like to think of the salt cube as a beginning. We are not afraid of it; on the contrary, it has become our friend, polished from the droplet into a luminous crystal of salt. So the “salt crystal” of the Romanian territory is the motto of the NOUA manifesto… You can find it in our logo.

PAPILA

str. Sfinților 6
Open: Tue–Sat: 11:00-17:00, 18:00-23:00; Sun: 12:00-17:00

Papila is a bistro where you can taste delicious soups and gourmet grilled sandwiches. The menu is short so that they can focus on its quality.

Pâine și Vin

Str. Actor Ion Brezoianu 4, Bucharest
Open: Mon – Thu: 17:00-00:00; Fri: 17:00-01:00; Sat: 12:00-02:00; Sun: 12:00-00:00

Bread and Wine are the joy of putting your loved ones at the same table. It’s where the words on your tongue come to you: warm, honest, spicy, spicy, gentle, tranquil, counsel. Let’s call a taste by its name! Together.

Platters
Discover and share with your table neighbours the best tastes from local producers, fresh vegetables, grocery goodies and Europe’s best-loved cured meats and cheeses.
Flatbreads
Five ancient ways of making bread on a wood-fired hearth are common to many cultures worldwide. You can call them flatbreads, flatbreads or flatbreads. Made from water, salt, and flour, with or without yeast, they can be as thin as a few millimetres or grow to several centimetres. They may be plain, with seeds and spices, filled or sprinkled.
Wines
Our local wines come only from recognized wine cellars from all traditional wine regions in Romania: Dobrogea, Muntenia, Transylvania, Oltenia, Crișana – Maramureș, Banat and Moldova.

Pizza Mania

Str. Grigore Alexandrescu 8
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-22:30

“If you are a pizza lover, you can stop by and try our carefully crafted pizzas, made with sourdough base, slowly risen over 26 hours, resulting in a delicious and light dough. Then we add our home-made tomato sauce with fresh basil, Fior di Latte mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil. For a light bite, you can try our selection of delicious sandwiches with sourdough house-made bread, or our super healthy salads.”

POINT

Str. General Eremia Grigorescu 10
Open: Wed: 18:00 – 22:00; Thu–Sun: 11:00-22:00

Through exhibitions, screenings, artist residencies and theatre plays, the cultural hub POINT aims to be a Powerhouse. As a laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary arts, we intend to foster a restless cultural community in Bucharest by challenging the minds of all citizens.
POINT is designed by LAMA Arhitectura.
Passing by POINT, you can enjoy the remarkable mural by Sweet Damage Crew.

POT.stories

Calea Floreasca 111 – 113
Open: Mon-Thu: 12:00-23:00; Fri-Sat: 12:00-00:00; Sun:12:00-21:00

“Ours starts with the places we’ve seen, the corners of the world we travelled to and the stories we found. Now we get to share them with you. These stories create new meanings around food and drinks and bring new filters, perspectives, and textures you can experience at POT.
Someone said the shortest distance between two people is a story, and we hope you’ll love ours. We can’t wait to hear yours.”

Rual

Mihai Eminescu 114-116
Open: Mon-Sun: 10:00-23:00

“We gladly welcome you to our apro-bistro, where you are invited to enjoy a great culinary experience but also to purchase fruit & vegetables, fresh juice, fine wines and other delicacies.
Half greengrocer, half bistro with an open kitchen – a unique concept in Romania.” 

Sagakura

Nicolae Titulescu 4-8
Open: Mon-Fri: 08:00-00:00; Sun: 09:00-00:00

Welcome to our culinary playground, where the vibrant energy of Japanese street food meets the modern flair of urban dining. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey that will surprise your taste buds and ignite your senses.

In our vibrant kitchen, innovation and tradition collide to create a symphony of flavours. From the signature Bao Buns to the delicate sushi art, each dish is a testament to our commitment to offering you a surprise in every bite.

Inspired by the dynamic Japanese street food, our menu is a fusion of bold flavours and creative twists. So dive into a world of mouthwatering yakitori skewers, poke bowls, fried rice and indulgent desserts.

Sardin

Bd. Mircea Voda 39H
Open: Mon-Thu: 12:00-00:00; Fri-Sat: 12:00-01:00; Sun: 12:00-23:00

“Sardin – a restaurant with a Mediterranean atmosphere and a responsible kitchen. We use only ingredients of controlled origin, authentic traditional products, fish and wild seafood catch.”

Sardin is designed by architect Cristian Corvin.

Savart

Str. George Enescu 2-4
Open: Mon-Sun: 12:00-00:00

Savart is a contemporary gourmet restaurant located in the centre of Bucharest between Romana Square and Calea Victoriei, near the Romanian Athenaeum.

Savart chef and co-owner Manuela Paraschivescu is a graduate of the prestigious French gastronomic academy Grégoire Ferrandi and went into professional training in the kitchen of two Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris: Le Grand Vefour, under guidance from Guy Martin and Le Thoumieux, under guidance from Jean-François Piège. At Savart Manuela Paraschivescu sets forth her own gastronomic vision by creating an eclectic menu, with influences from all over the world, with flavour combinations which are surprising yet friendly, with Asian, Maghrebian and South-American perfumes mixed with products belonging to classic French gastronomy. The menu is high class and contemporary, sometimes playful and sometimes sophisticated, with dishes cooked in our kitchen to the last bite, with no chemical additives, but with 100% natural ingredients very carefully chosen, taking into account seasonality and giving priority to local producers.

Sera Eden

Str. C. A. Rosetti 37
Open: Mon-Fri: 12:00-23:00; Sat-Sun: 10:00-23:00

“SERA Eden is located in the courtyard of a mansion that once belonged to the Brătianu family in the centre of Bucharest. It is bordered by the Vietnamese embassy on one side, the Hungarian embassy on the other side, and a greenhouse behind the fence in the backyard. Such a neighbourhood inspired us to transform an existing structure into a glass house. It is a unique urban hub specializing in mixology and the art of taste.”

Authors: arch. Corvin Cristian, arch. Șerban Roșca, arch. Petru Lăluț

Simbio

Str. Negustori 26
Open: Mon–Fri: 11:00-00:00; Sat-Sun: 10:00-00:00; kitchen closed from 16:00-17:00

The chefs at Simbio play with fresh ingredients all day long and the kitchen is open, so you can always see how they cook. Breakfast can be enjoyed at any time. The mo-fri lunch menu changes weekly, and they use seasonal ingredients for dinner. If it’s summer, you can enjoy the relaxing garden. The attic hosts exhibitions, parties or small cultural events from time to time.

Soro Lume

Str. Fluierului 33
Open: Wed-Fri: 18:00-23:00; Sat:12:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:00

“The Soro Lume kitchen is a living show, and like the fire, it keeps going. It’s more than just a kitchen or a place to cook. It has the air of a Romanian gastronomic temple. It is, if I may say so, the wet dream of all the children who have spent fairytale winters by the stove and unforgettable summers by the stove, oven or ogee with their grandparents.”

“Soro Lume is a non-romantic restaurant created after solid research in Romania.
Based on local ingredients, open-fire techniques, forgotten recipes, multiculturalism and micro-regionalism.”

Social1 | photos © Victor Bogdan Gheorghita

Stadio

Bd. Unirii 1
Open: Mon: 12:00-00:00; Tue-Sun: 10:00-00:00

Bd. Nordului 7-9
Open: Mon: 12:00-00:00; Tue-Sun: 10:00-00:00

Casual food and spritz.
The PickTwo architecture studio, whose design is also seen at STADIO, ironically reinterprets values from “Socialist Romania” and highlights architectural elements specific to the 1980s, when the commercial space was built.

SUENTO by Gram

Str. Toamnei 101
Open: Mon:12:00-00:00 Tus-Sun: 10:00-00:00

“Suento means for us a beautiful story carried forward, a place of happiness and passion for what we do, an urban meeting point, special in its simplicity, savour and experience.
We hope that for all of you visiting us, Suento becomes a place close to your heart, a place that brings you joy and delight, a place celebrating friendship, senses and beautiful moments.”

Photography © Radu Malasincu for LAMA Arhitectura

Trofic

Str. Brezoianu 29A
Open: Mon-Sun: 08:00-17:00

Str. Mircea Voda 52
Open: Mon-Tus: 07:30-17:00; Wed-Sun: 07:30-19:00

At Trofic you can serve breakfast & lunch and also enjoy speciality coffee, as the brand is created by Origo, one of the most appreciated experts in roasting and brewing coffee in Romania. The chefs always prepare tasty and fresh dishes following their motto – Naturally evolved food.
Trofic is designed by LAMA Arhitectura.

Voilà

Str. Gral Constantin Budișteanu 18
Open: Wed–Fri: 18:00-23:00; Sat: 12:00-23:00; Sun: 12:00-17:00

“French and more, new and old Romanian, tasty and honest. We serve lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee, all prepared with great attention to detail.”

YUKI

Str. Puțul lui Zamfir 5
Open: Tue-Fri: 12:00-15:00 [lunch menu]; 18:00-23:00 [dinner menu]; Sat: 13:00-23:30 [dinner menu]

“YUKI welcomes you to experience the true “flavours” of Japan!
We bring you authentic Japanese home dishes, slowly prepared and politely served by one dedicated team.
We built YUKI in January 2015 as a small home where people who are curious about Japanese food and culture hang out and mingle at ease. Here, we welcome our guests with Japanese-style hospitality and recipes Japanese mothers traditionally use at home.”

Atelierul de Tarte 

Bd. Ion Mihalache 20
Open: Mon-Sun: 10:00-22:00

Here at Atelierul de Tarte, we are committed to providing not only delicious food but also a friendly and hospitable atmosphere.

Radu’s creativity knows no bounds and his menus reflect a harmonious fusion of flavors and textures. He has a gift for transforming simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces, highlighting his passion for gastronomy.

“We are committed to delivering exceptional taste and superior quality in every product we create, keeping tradition alive and putting passion into everything we create.”
Radu Darie, chef

Caramel

Str. Albac 21
Open: Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00

“Bistrot & Patisserie is made with fresh and quality products, French style, and more.”

Mara Mura

Str. Benjamin Franklin 5
Open: Mon: 12:00–21:00, Tue-Sun: 10:00-21:00

Strada Doamnei nr. 15
Open: Mon: 12:00–21:00, Tue-Sun: 10:00-21:00

Băneasa Shopping City
Open: Mon: 12:00–21:00, Tue-Sun: 10:00-21:00

Calea Floreasca 159-165
Open: Mon: 12:00–21:00, Tue-Sun: 10:00-21:00

“Mara Mura este acolo unde esti și tu: fie că ai nevoie de un loc liniștit în care să savurezi prăjitura preferată la o cafea aromată, fie că ai nevoie de un boost de bun și energie în mijlocul sesiunii de cumpărături.”

Crocant

Str. Nicolae Iorga 35
Open: Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00; Sat-Sun: 09:00-16:00

Crocant is a lovely Kitchen & Bakery where you can enjoy a wide range of pastry products and delicious homemade cookies. Light dishes are also present on the menu as well as refreshments.

Delicii Gelato

Str. Constantin D. Aricescu 65
Open: Mon-Fri: 12:00-20:00, Sat-Sun: 11:30-20

Delicii Gelato is like a piece of heaven for gelato lovers, a place where you can find a wide variety of handcrafted ice cream. The options are unlimited as the flavours can be combined in any way you can imagine. From the classic flavours of vanilla, cocoa, strawberries, and cranberries, to more exquisite ones like orange, basil, lemon or cinnamon, here you can find the tastiest ice cream in town.

French Revolution

Str. Constantin Esarcu 1
Open: Mon-Sun: 08:00-21:00

Bd. Aviatorilor 8A
Open: Mon-Sun: 08:00-21:00

Floreasca 169A
Open: Mon-Sun: 08:00-21:00

Str. Constantin Ghercu 1B
Open: Mon-Sun: 08:00-21:00

“French Revolution is a handcraft confectionery specialised in authentic French recipes that aims to revolutionize one of the most delicious cakes in the world – the éclair. We select and use the best ingredients, from eggs, milk, cream, and butter to the finest chocolate in South America.”

Tartelicious

str. Ion Brezoianu 35
Open: Mon-Fri: 10:00-19:00, Sat: 11:00-16:30

“The sweet-tooth tarts for delicious persons were born of too much love (it could not be otherwise) for food.
Tarts & quiches, confectionery and other delicious crafts. Of course, no margarine, egg powder, gelatin and other “goodies”.”

The Un-hidden Bucharest street art map shows you where to find interesting street art in public spaces and features all these places and a few more as options to stop for refreshments and energise yourself on the way.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1G9o706Jt9o00qu7LwueBnbsvgTnvM6T0

— this is it for now.

Surely, we’ve missed a few. What other places do you recommend in Bucharest?

A list by Cristina [random] & Andrei [uBIc]