Bucharest restaurants & cafes
Bucharest is the capital and the country’s food powerhouse: traditional Romanian cooking, a lively bistro and cafe scene, and everything from grill houses to fine dining. Vetted places across the Old Town, Dorobanți and the wider centre.
Bucharest eats all year round. The scene runs from traditional beer-hall restaurants and grill houses (mici, grătar) to modern bistros, specialty-coffee cafes and international spots around the Old Town (Lipscani), Dorobanți and Floreasca. The Old Town is more touristy and pricier; a few streets out you’ll find better value.
Below are our vetted places in Bucharest - Romanian classics, grill, wine and cafes. What to order across Romanian cuisine - sarmale, mici, ciorbă, papanași, local wine - is in the guide to the cuisine. We verify each venue and note the check date.
This section is being filled in: vetted places with honest descriptions and a check date will appear here soon.