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It's the restaurant of the hotel of the same name. Inside and outside, the atmosphere is friendly and soothing. Inside, a room with grey and white tones gives a lounge atmosphere. Outside, a beautiful and quiet terrace, perfect for long summer evenings, occupies an inner courtyard. The map is short and varies according to the seasons. You will find refined proposals, which mix Romanian traditions and international influences: trout fillet in almond crust, mushroom stew, baked camembert, lamb shank with saffron..

Undoubtedly one of the best establishments in Bucharest. Housed in an elegant villa, furnished in a classic and contemporary style, The Artist serves unpretentious and affordable gourmet cuisine of the highest standard. You will taste the beauty of the presentation, the mixture of flavours and the originality of the dishes, with Romanian and international influences. It is even possible to test them all, in miniature version, served in spoons! In summer, you will appreciate the pretty terrace and its garden of aromatic plants.

Reflecting its name, the Hotel Select restaurant offers refined cuisine and service. On the menu, the emphasis is on Italian cuisine (pasta and risottos), while traditional Romanian dishes are revisited by the chef with a wide choice of soups, meats and fish. The setting is very pleasant, in a contemporary style with different atmospheres, such as this corner reminiscent of Gaudí's mosaics. The terrace is also very welcoming. Another of the restaurant's assets: very reasonable prices.

Located a 15-minute walk from the National Theater, in the pretty bourgeois neighborhood of Andrei Mureşanu, the Gook artisan bakery-café is popular with locals for its atmosphere, specialty coffees, bread (the best in Cluj) and for its garden. Here, all breads are made from 100% natural ingredients, and you can try out original creations such as beet bread or turmeric bread. There are also a number of pastries, such as the delicious lemon-poppy seed cake. A lovely, quiet place to take a break.

Originally from the Danube delta, Olympic canoeing champion Ivan Patzaichin has opened a fish and seafood restaurant in the capital, acting as an ambassador for the culinary traditions of his native region. Housed in a beautifully restored brick building, the establishment is a little off-center, opposite the flower market. The setting, all light blue and wood, immerses you in the atmosphere of the Danube. As for the food, it's simply delicious!

This beautiful Greek terrace, shaded by vines, is renowned for the quality of its fish, freshly grilled before your very eyes: scallops, sea bream, shrimps... For the rest, the menu is short, consisting of various mezzes (marinated olives, delicious homemade hummus...) and one or two courses (salads, carpaccios...). The setting is simple and friendly, with white tables covered with pink-checkered tablecloths. Please note that the terrace is only open in fine weather, in the evening: it closes when the thermometer falls into the negative.

For those put off by the abundance of meat in Romanian cuisine, here's an excellent alternative, with this vegetarian restaurant located just outside the city center. With its light tones and zen atmosphere, the interior decor invites you to relax. The menu includes starters, soups and oriental specialities, as well as excellent burgers, pizzas, pastas and even sushi, all in vegetarian or even vegan recipes, as indicated on the menu each time. Please note: the restaurant also serves as a tea room.

Whether you're a vegetarian or not, it would be a shame not to try your hand at what was the first restaurant of its kind to open in Timișoara. Here, additives and preservatives are not allowed and, as the restaurant's name suggests, the fruit and vegetables used are organic. A quick glance at the menu already makes our mouths water, with original dishes such as fig pate with chilli or, as a sweet ending, a soft basil-cashew nut dish. Promises that are kept on the plate, all for a very reasonable price.

This restaurant, which will open in 2013, is one of Arad's very good addresses. It is mainly known for its fish and seafood dishes, cooked in a simple way that emphasizes the quality of the products: sea mussels, scallops, oysters, paellas... But you can also eat excellent pieces of angus beef, as well as pasta and risottos. The setting is pleasant, with its navy blue and white decoration. When the weather is nice, the restaurant spreads out a pretty terrace on the pavement, at the foot of a superb decayed building.

The restaurant of this elegant hotel also offers a refined dining experience. In a sober decor, under white vaults, you can enjoy original dishes, whether international or local. In the first category, you will find for example a duck confit with mustard and hazelnut sauce. As for the Romanian dishes, they are concocted from old family recipes: puff pastry transylvain stew, quails stuffed with broccoli and coffee sauce... Be careful, the prices are quite high. Nice wine list.

This building, built in 1545 and once home to a weekly craft fair, serves excellent Italian-inspired cuisine. The homemade pasta is a delight, and all the dishes are succulent. The plates are beautifully presented. People also come here for the decor: you can eat in a colorful, plant-filled veranda or under the vaulted ceilings of the medieval house. Service is fast and professional. While some dishes, such as pasta and pizza, are affordable, others are much more refined and expensive.

Located in a large glass building, this bar-restaurant is in the chic embassy district, close to piața Victoriei. The decoration mixes industrial elements and jungle atmosphere. Salads, burgers, soups and dishes with various international influences are served: salmon and truffle teriyaki, grilled octopus Mediterranean style... Breakfasts are particularly nice: classic with bread, butter and jam, English with bacon and eggs, pastries, omelettes, etc... It's a bit expensive, but that's what the neighborhood wants!

Beyond the porch, you'll find a lovely green courtyard, shaded by a large cherry tree. The wooden terrace is scattered with mismatched wooden and wrought-iron tables and chairs. A bucolic setting in the heart of the city! The interior is elegant too, a rustic-chic apartment with parquet flooring. The music is soft and the service pleasant. On the menu, tasty and original cuisine, blending Romanian and more exotic influences, as evidenced by the few Indian or Thai flavors on the menu.

A little corner of France in Romania! In this restaurant opened by French people, you will be able to taste for example foie gras or duck breast, but also a beef entrecote with Roquefort cheese, a sea bream in the oven or a fillet of perch meunière. The dishes are delicious and elegantly presented. The establishment, which also serves as a cocktail bar and regularly organizes concerts, is located in the heart of the city, in a beautiful 1935 building with a terrace. Inside, the decoration is resolutely contemporary. A safe bet at Bacău!

If you're looking for something exotic during your stay in Romania, try Toujours: it's undoubtedly the best restaurant in town. The menu takes you to every continent, with French, Mediterranean, American, Mexican and Asian specialties, as well as Romanian. A cuisine of quality and freshness. We'll be happy to advise you on dishes and wine. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, with a bohemian elegance. At the back, you'll find a pleasant terrace. A fine address.

The restaurant at the Hotel Sonnenhof on the outskirts of town is well worth a visit. On the menu are Italian dishes (pasta, risottos) and refined meat and fish dishes: chicken supreme with marsala sauce, golden calamari, pork belly glazed with honey and mustard, New Zealand lamb, American beef... The ever-present light wood panelling makes for a warm atmosphere, and the service is particularly attentive. In summer, you can dine in the superb summer garden at the rear of the establishment.

Part cultural venue, part restaurant, Acuarela is a fresh, colorful little corner of paradise. The terrace is a haven of peace, with its yellow van and multicolored umbrellas. The interior, with its quirky decor and multitude of frames on the walls, is just as charming. Here, you can let your creativity run wild with all kinds of manual activities, as well as enjoying the many cultural events on offer: photo exhibitions, theater, jazz concerts and more. The à la carte menu features simple, homemade dishes such as burgers and salads.

Located in the heart of the city, this refined restaurant belongs to the hotel of the same name. Like the hotel, it is decorated in a colorful, contemporary baroque style, with chandeliers and velvet upholstered banquettes. The atmosphere is calm and the dishes are exquisitely presented. You'll be spoilt for choice, from traditional Romanian dishes to international cuisine. The establishment also boasts an elegant terrace, set in a beautiful ornamental garden, where it's a pleasure to dine.

Perched on the ^36th floor of a modern tower, 136 meters above the ground, this is the city's highest restaurant. The extraordinary view over the meandering Lake Floreasca will take your breath away, but certainly not your appetite! The dishes, of Romanian, French and other inspiration, are refined: duck confit, Argentine beef fillet, grilled sea bass... The varied breakfasts are a good option for those who want to enjoy this exceptional setting at a slightly lower cost.

A trendy bar-restaurant with a vintage design, where quality is the order of the day. On the menu, you'll find tapas, gourmet burgers and original salads, as well as some inventive dishes: beef fillet with potatoes and mushroom-truffle sauce, salmon teriyaki, South African curry... It's also a good place for a drink: the cocktails are excellent and plentiful. There's also a wide choice of local craft beers, whiskies, gins, softs and wines (mainly Romanian). Service is impeccable.