Cluj-Napoca
Transylvanian cuisine just like Granny made it, in an untouristed part of Cluj. Settle in beneath the vine-covered trellis outdoors and agonise between…
Must-see restaurants in Transylvania
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Transylvania
Feast like a medieval noble in this stone-floored restaurant, where walls are slung with guild regalia and lights twinkle beneath low-slung beams. Bring a…
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Braşov
Tucked down a charming side street, this bohemian joint can be spotted by the bike racks shaped like penny-farthings. There's an almost Parisian feel in…
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Transylvania
If you want to face down a suit of armour while gnawing on steak, or swirl a fork through cheesy polenta beneath coats of arms slung across brick-lined…
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Sibiu
Hidden in an old wine cellar, this is the most evocative restaurant in Sibiu. Explore Romanian fare such as cheese croquettes, minced meatballs and…
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Braşov
Bloody steaks and smooth red wine, served decadently in Keller's cavernous interior… there's more than a hint of a vampire's lair about this upmarket…
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Cluj-Napoca
The excellent French-inspired Romanian cooking, with a few welcome atypical starters such as hummus, make this a must-visit. The convenient Piața Unirii…
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Sighişoara
Even if you're not staying at the hotel, plan a meal here. Sighişoara is short on good restaurants and this is one of the best. The food is a mix of…
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Sibiu
Fresh, well-presented Italy- and France-leaning cuisine using seasonal ingredients graces plates at Kulinarium. The restaurant has an intimate, casual…
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Braşov
Steaming soups in hollowed-out loaves of bread, paprika-laced meat stews, and the most generous ratio of cheese and sour cream we've ever seen in a…
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Braşov
Centrally located Pilvax offers an upscale fusion of Transylvanian and Hungarian food – think stuffed peppers or braised spare ribs with polenta – in a…
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Sibiu
Locals' favourite Italian food is served within a restored, wood-shuttered 14th-century house, on a quiet street north of the old town. The Italian owner…
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Sighişoara
The link between Dracula and tomato soups, or medallions with potato and chicken roulade, we'll never quite understand. But the house where Vlad was born…
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Cluj-Napoca
Channelling Austria's sweet tooth and coffee culture, this cafe with outdoor seating has tempting desserts including Sachertorte, strudels and poppyseed…
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Transylvania
Serving Romanian hunter's fare like boar and venison, this restaurant with vampy red curtains and lofty wooden beams is a relaxing detour between Mediaș…
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Transylvania
Steps away from the guesthouse of the same name, Unglerus Restaurant instantly evokes time-worn grandeur with its high-backed chairs, wood-beamed ceilings…
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Transylvania
Setting aside the decidedly retro feel to the Coroana de Aur hotel’s restaurant, it’s considered the finest place to eat in town. Indulgent game dishes…
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Sighişoara
The restaurant of grand Hotel Sighişoara prepares distinguished takes on beef goulash with dumplings and tarragon chicken, along with local beers and…
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Sighişoara
This delightful family-run cafe dishes up pies, cookies, quiches and sandwiches. Inside is rustic chic, while outside chairs and tables spill onto the…
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Sighişoara
Within a venerable 1851 building, this guesthouse-restaurant prepares satisfying portions of Saxon and Romanian cuisine, including spicy soups, spätzle …
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Bricks – (M)eating Point Restaurant
Cluj-Napoca
Jazz flows right along with the cocktails at this chic steakhouse overhanging the river. Italian pasta dishes, burgers and barbecued meats dominate the…
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Cluj-Napoca
Choose from Vlad, Monroe or JFK burgers at this smart bistro (the count has chilli, while Marilyn is slathered with sweet caramelised onion). There's also…
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Sinaia
With catfish fillet, frogs' legs and pastrami of bear, this restaurant with a hint of Alpine ambiance has Sinaia's most interesting menu. If venison or…
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Sibiu
At the foot of Pasajul Scărilor, the stairs between Sibiu's upper and lower town, this intimate Italian diner serves perfect pizzas alongside Romanian…
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Cluj-Napoca
Based at the Hotel Agape, rustically painted wooden walls and finely carved furniture complement a menu of Hungarian dishes with a twist, such as Marmite…
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Cluj-Napoca
Cluj’s hippie haven is this health-conscious veggie place with a convivial outdoor garden seating. Nibble brown-rice sushi and raw cakes with a few gulps…
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Transylvania
Though it takes inspiration from French brasserie chic, Gavroche's satisfying menu spans burgers, curry and deep-fried cheese, alongside well-executed…
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Braşov
The extensive menu of this elegant (and very popular) place spans pizzas, seafood and rocket risotto, cheese-stuffed ravioli and beautifully seared steaks…
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Sibiu
Juicy seasoned ribs, meat-stuffed sarmale (cabbage rolls) topped with duck and sour cream, and outdoor tables looking right onto Piața Mică: this is a…
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Sibiu
This delightful hideaway by the old city walls is happily cluttered with antiques inside, while the outdoor seating looks towards medieval watchtowers and…
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Braşov
Unapologetically gut-busting Romanian peasant cuisine is served with aplomb at this brooding tavern crowned with a stag’s skull. Feast on salted chicken,…
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Sibiu
Mixing traditional Romanian mains such as stuffed cabbage leaves with Austro-Hungarian-influenced fare like tafelspitz (boiled beef) and goulash, this…
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Transylvania
This poky pizzeria is excellent value, serving puffy pies with a smile. Consider choosing the pizza named for your nationality: the English has ham and…
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Cluj-Napoca
Sit down at one of the tables tumbling onto the stony pedestrian lane, and tuck in to Transylvanian cuisine such as paprika chicken with mămăligă …
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Braşov
In a vaulted cellar that flickers with candlelight, this intimate dining spot offers paprika stew, goulash and other country favourites alongside a well…
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Cluj-Napoca
Ribs slow-cooked in rum, paprika chicken with polenta and mouthwatering beef sirloin form a menu that's as filling as it is refined.
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Braşov
Settle into an umbrella-shaded wooden seat and ponder a wide menu of stuffed cabbage, soups, and filling desserts like papanași, globes of pastry with…
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Transylvania
This solid, though stodgy, bistro serves a grab-bag of Italian, Romanian and Chinese dishes, for times when you want to start with Transylvanian soup in a…
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Sinaia
Eat inside or out at this busy central watering hole, popular with families and après-skiers. Service is a little slow, but coffees are suitably frothy…
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Transylvania
Bordering Lake Bâlea, this cabin and restaurant has seasonal cuisine from soups and cheese plates to mushroom stews. It's the perfect finish after a…
