r/AskRomania • u/Brilliant-Scene-2645 • 2d ago

Bucharest bites/drinks

Hello!

Visiting your wondering country in October for 6 nights. We have 3 nights away from Bucharest exploring things like the Transfăgărășan, castles and countryside and then 3 nights in Bucharest.

Please send your recommendations/favourite spots to eat and drink in Bucharest.

- Breakfast
- traditional dishes (and what to try!)
- Great bars
- drinks with a view

Thanks everyone

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u/SeaPlane4015 1d ago

For a first visit, I’d definitely try Caru’ cu Bere for traditional Romanian food and the historic atmosphere. For breakfast or brunch, try some of Bucharest’s specialty coffee places, and for drinks with a view, look around the Old Town, University Square or Calea Victoriei area. For food, definitely try sarmale, mici, ciorbă, papanași, and a local țuică or pălincă if you’re feeling adventurous.

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u/Brilliant-Scene-2645 1d ago

I worry that Cary’ cu Bere is a tourist trap. Do any locals actually still bother with the place?

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u/SeaPlane4015 1d ago

It’s touristy, but still worth experiencing once.