Restaurants
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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CASA DACĂ BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The Casa Daca is a new boutique hotel that offers guests a blend of traditional and contemporary minimalist styles that complement each other, creating a comfortable mood. The owners were determined to give clients the best that Moldova can offer – hospitality, ambience, superb food and fabulous wine. Two talented young chefs create authentic Moldovan meals for you in the Den restaurant,…
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Decanter Wineshop & Cafe
Decanter Wineshop & Café is a modern sanctuary of good wines, seductive gastronomic experiences, and warm and sincere discussions. The wine shop is located in a XIX century historic building, in proximity to “Muzeul Zemstvei,” which used to be an orphanage.
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Acasa la mama
Do you enjoy being home to mom? The Moldovans are spiritually connected to the house in which they grew up, so they worship the place where mother is. If you want to experience what it’s like to be received at a Moldovan mother’s house, then go to the restaurant “Acasă la mama” (“Home to Mom”). Here you have the chance to eat…
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Embargo
Embargo is a quaint and beautifully designed Wine Bar and Shop where one can enjoy wines from all over Moldova and participate in tasting events. The name was inspired by the embargo imposed by Russia on Moldovan wines. This was a dramatic blow to the wine industry, but also the impetus in Moldova’s changing trajectory to focus on creating unique, high quality…
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Popasul Dacilor
„Popasul Dacilor” restaurant was born out of the hosts’s love for history and nation. Built from river stone, with a facade made of stone from Ţâpova, the restaurant always succeeded to combine what is beautiful, pleasant and healthy. “Popasul Dacilor” seems to be detached from the daily reality. The authentic atmosphere of the place makes you want to feast on royal dishes….
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