The best restaurants Cheia

At the very end of a forest road, this rustically decorated hotel-restaurant is literally perched atop Mount Chirușca. It offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding mountains. The food here is tasty, with plenty of home-grown produce from the estate's farm. The traditional menu includes invigorating mountain specialties. What's more, the welcome is friendly and the prices very reasonable. And while you're here, why not stay the night? A number of hiking trails leave from the hut, taking in the Ciucaș mountains.

Whether you're staying in Cheia or on your way to Bucharest or Transylvania, don't hesitate to stop off at the "Baril de joie". It's certainly one of Cheia's best addresses. In this chalet-style restaurant, everything is simple and warm, from the setting to the service. The menu consists mainly of well-executed Romanian specialties: ciorbă de burtă, bulz, grilled trout and goulash are all on the menu. The establishment also offers a number of charming upstairs rooms.