Located in the Botanica region of Chisinau, the establishment attracts meat-lovers from the city and those looking for good food. Here you will find the city’s most delicious steaks and ribs. The restaurant’s menu primarily includes meat and local wine, inspired by the owner and head chef Petru Chicu.
Kiku Steak and Wine
Karl Schmiidt
The restaurant bears the name of the longest-serving mayor of Chisinau. Here you can taste European and Spanish cuisine. We recommend trying their pizza prepared in the wood oven and served in a vintage atmosphere.
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 where you will be well-fed and experience the local culture.
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. The atmosphere and the delicious dishes will make you fall in love with this Gastrobar. On weekends, take part in their culinary events in the inner courtyard.
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 Moldovan dish with a modern twist must be enjoyed.
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.
Casa Verde
Casa Verde Guest House is right in the heart of Orheiul Vechi cliffs, just look for house number nine from the entrance to Trebujeni village. Here you could dive into the surrounding beauty, feeling calm and cozy thanks to the hospitality extended by the hosts as well as by the atmosphere of ancient history. At Casa Verde you could sip your coffee out in the flower garden, on the terrace, and if it happens to be on a holiday – then you will be welcomed to Casa Mare. Moreover, besides tasting and enjoying traditional meals, you could also participate in cooking classes or other ways to learn about traditional Moldovan cuisine.
La Popas
Have you set your mind on opening a few days getaway to Orheiul Vechi accompanied by your quadruped? Then you are welcome to stop at La Popas in Butuceni. At the invitation of the hosts of the house, you could enjoy here assorted dishes of traditional cuisine served with young homemade wine.
Rotundu Residence
Rotundu Residence is a very special place, a charming blend of pastoral and nowadays life. Catching your eyes throughout the location will be rather harmonious canvas of the traditional Moldovan style combined with the shabby chic design. In addition to delicious meals, flavored herbs tea and particularly soulful atmosphere, the hosts of the Residence will invite you to give a hand of help during special rural life events: in spring time it would be cleaning and trimming the vineyard and planting all sorts of greenery; in summer it would be fishing and harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables; and in the fall time – welcome to harvesting grapes and winemaking.