Destinations
Gok Oguz
Taste the hospitality of the Gagauzians and Bulgarians from the south of Moldova. Gok Oguz specializes in ethnic dishes from the south of the country: lamb meat, gözleme (spinach, herb and feta) pies and cavurma (meat). They also serve a wide range of wines from southern Moldova. The authentic atmosphere and its traditional decor will take you to a Gagauz courtyard from…
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Gastrobar
Gastrobar offers a diverse and well-prepared menu, inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Start with a snack such as hummus, baba ganush, falafel, followed by grilled meat and fish, oysters and Belgian-style mussels. Try the falafel plate with marinated vegetables, pasta or zeama (soup) with quail. The desserts are refined and not very sweet; sampling the crack pie is a must. …
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Barbar
Located right in the heart of the capital, in the building of Mihai Eminescu National Theater, this establishment will delight your taste buds with its urban cuisine. You must taste their traditional mamaliga (polenta), prepared by chef Dumitru Boicu. The mamaliga served with shrimp and crab meat, or chicken marinated in white wine, miso paste and salvia (a local herb). This traditional…
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Poiana Wineshop & Tasting
Poiana Wine Shop & Tasting Room is a specialised wine store, featuring the full range of Poiana’s products. The winery itself is situated in the Codru Wine producing region, in a picturesque place, surrounded by breathtaking woods and vineyards.
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Purcari Wine Bar
At Purcari Wine Bar you can find the full range of Purcari wines, but also a vast selection of other high-quality Moldovan wines, all served with local and international delicacies. The Moldovan wine blogger Andrei Ciubotaru is the face of this wine bar and is regularly hosting thematic tastings.
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Conacul Mierii
If you love honey, and are curious about how bees are raised, you will adore the Conacul Mierii – or Honey Mansion – inn. Surrounding the inn are fruit trees that burst into bloom in spring and dozens of brightly painted boxes containing bee colonies. You will find the area quiet, except for some soft buzzing. Your hosts, Victor and Ana Ciolacu,…
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Mester Faur
You’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat at the Mester Faur, a treehouse inn with thatched roof that you reach by walking up an outdoor staircase. The thatch is a great fit for Cioburciu, whose history dates back 650 years. Around the village is one of Moldova’s loveliest forests. If you love soaking up nature, then a walk through this relaxing woodland is…
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Vila Dora
Vila Dora is a country inn with old wooden floors, huge traditional carpets and rustic furnishings near the Dniester River. The food the owners serve is not only authentic Moldovan, but as fresh as can be. The inn located in an enchanting region, both in terms of nature and spirituality. Two nearby landmarks are the Japca Monastery and Moldova’s largest Jewish cemetery…
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Casa Veche
Casa Veche is a more than 100-year-old village house that will give you an idea of how rural Moldovans lived at the turn of the 20th Century. Its owners decided recently to turn it into a bed and breakfast for those looking for a traditional country experience, which can include seeing horse-drawn carts. The food at Casa Veche, which is close to…
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