My two favorite restaurants lie outside the historic center. is a hiplittle bistro in a former print shop (with sidewalk tables for nice weather)where you can get everything from blackberry tea-marinated salmon to pasta with mushrooms and truffles.
open for breakfast and lunch, with just a handful of tables, lovely staff, and a small but delectable selection. Also around the historic center, I love tiny Trofic (Strada Ion Brezoianu 29A. Dessert? Papanasi (a doughnut-type pastry smothered in sour cream and sour cherries) sends me right to heaven. The food is amazing, from a Romanian cheese plate (washed down with Sauvignon Blanc from Romanian winery Serve) to such traditional dishes as sarmale (stuffed cabbage leaves). It’s a beautiful spot, with walls covered in traditional Romanian textiles and shelves holding an array of ceramics. nearby but not as much on the tourist radar, is the best in town both for service and cuisine (this is confirmed by my friend Andrei, who certainly knows good Romanian food). For my money, though, unassuming little Vatra (Strada Ion Brezoianu 19. whose vast courtyard is reason enough to visit, claimed to be the city’s largest. Or they’ll check out Hanu’ Lui Manuc (Strada Franceză 62-64. touted as Bucharest’s oldest restaurant, and indeed the interior is stunning with its frescoes, stained glass, and vaulted ceilings. To experience the fascinating mix of Mediterranean and Slavic that is Romanian cuisine, tourists head often to Caru’ Cu Bere (Strada Stavropoleos 5.
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Maybe what you need is a full meal instead, and for this Bucharest is well-equipped.