Best Restaurants in Brasov & Where To Eat Out

Brasov, Romania, offers many restaurant options, including some great-value meals at great prices. Many restaurants in Brasov serve traditional Romanian food, while others serve dishes of international origin.

Drinks and food in Brasov and Romania are reasonably priced. Table service is standard in restaurants and cafes, and the service is excellent. I now call Brașov home, so I spend a lot of time in the best restaurants in the city. The city also has some great bars for drinks out.

The best place to find restaurants in Brașov is the old town area. This includes the main town square, Piața Sfatului, and the main street, Strada Republicii. Another popular spot for eating out is Strada Michael Weiss, which offers a variety of restaurants.

Best Restaurants in Brasov

Some of my favourite places to dine out; many of these are on my dog-friendly Brasov guide.

Casa Tudor

Posh and traditional restaurant Casa Tudor has a great menu, including many of my Romanian favourites, such as a choice of soups and meaty mains. They cook most of the meat dishes on a barbecue grill in full view of a chef in the courtyard. Casa Tudor seems to be the go-to place for larger family gatherings or date night.

One standout dish is the pig’s cheeks, which are really tasty. They serve this with potatoes, polenta or fresh bread. They also have a selection of grilled meats on their barbecue. For dessert, they serve papanasi, one of my favourites in the city.

La Ceaun in Old Town

For some of the best food in Old Town, visit La Ceaun, a delightful Romanian restaurant. It has an indoor seating area and a street-side terrace. The servers are knowledgeable about their food, wine and beer.

Their drinks list has excellent choices of local beer, wine, and spirits. This includes those brewed by Zaganu.

Their menu has some delicious items; however, their best dish is the pork chop. This is a large pork steak cooked with rosemary and served with potatoes, caramelised onions, and barbecue sauce. They also serve cauldron chicken, which is a whole mini chicken served with polenta.

Casa Romaneasca

Near the First Romanian School in Piața Unirii is Casa Romaneasca, a Transylvanian restaurant. They have a lovely venue with tables of various sizes, from small to large, perfect for groups. For drinks, we enjoyed Ursus Retro and their house lemonade.

The food menu is huge, with plenty of options. I enjoyed a delicious smoked ham with horseradish, which they served with rustic potatoes. My dad enjoyed a stuffed chicken breast with sour cream and fries, and my wife had grilled chicken breast and cabbage salad.

DZE Best Cafe, a Georgian Restaurant

DZE Best Cafe is a Georgian restaurant serving cuisine from Georgia and the Caucasus. They have outside seating and a posh indoor dining room. For drinks, DZE Best Cafe mainly has Moldovan beer by Litra Brewing. Their Hefe-Weiss Bier was refreshing, tasty, and easy to drink.

Their food menu has a few sections: appetisers, grilled dishes, stews, and dumplings. To start, I chose the veal and pork khinkali, a Georgian dumpling. They also offered potato dumplings. For the main course, I enjoyed the flavourful chanakhi, which is a slow-cooked lamb stew. This was delicious, and they served it with bread. The food here was hearty, and I left DZE Best Cafe very satisfied.

Restaurant Mamaliguta

Another fantastic place for regional Romanian food on Strada Republicii is Restaurant Mamaliguta. They have a basement venue with traditional decor. We have dined here frequently and usually bring guests to try their Transylvanian cuisine.

For drinks, I recommend their strawberry juice, Romanian beers and local wines. For food, they have many local dishes, including Transylvanian soups like bean soup served in bread. They also have many great main courses; top picks are sarmale, roasted pork, and pork knuckle served on cabbage.

Sub Tampa

Sub Tampa is an interesting place to eat out; they serve neo-traditional Transylvanian cuisine. They are at the base of Mount Tampa, near the cable car and just outside the old town walls.

They have an extensive range of traditional cuisine with a modern twist, all of which are cooked and presented well. Some of my favourites are their ham hock and fish. You can opt to sit inside or outside, and the service is exemplary.

Karamna Lebanese Restaurant

In the suburbs, near Urban Plaza, is Karamna, a Lebanese restaurant. Karamna has a relaxing dining room with comfy seats, nice decor and chilled music. They have a good selection of beers, wines and soft drinks.

Their menu was massive and featured many Lebanese dishes. We shared a grilled platter with various kebabs and lamb chops. We had this with bread, Beirut hummus and tabbouleh salad. All the dishes were perfectly cooked and tasted delicious. Karamna has become one of the best Lebanese restaurants I’ve visited since leaving the UK.

Bella Muzica

Bella Muzica is an excellent place to go for a meal on the edge of Council Square. It is a pleasant venue with covered outdoor seating and a dining area downstairs in a cellar.

Bella Musika offers a variety of drinks, including Romanian beers such as Ursus. They also have wines and soft drinks if that’s your preference. The servers were on the ball; thus, top-up beers arrived promptly. For food, I chose their mixed grill with garlic potatoes on the side. The mixed grill included chicken breast, pork loin, sausages and sirloin steak. This was a filling meal and one of the best mixed grills I’ve tried in Romania.

Bistro Aha For Brunch

Just outside of the central areas, towards AFI Mall, is Bistro Aha. Bistro Aha is a pleasant place with a nicely decorated terrace. They have a diverse offering with some on-trend and Romanian dishes.

We visited multiple times for beer, brunch and dinner. The staff was friendly, and the food was good. For brunch, I enjoyed the toast with avocado, olive paste, cheese and tomato.

I also enjoyed their duck breast with potato gratin, which was delicious. For drinks, they have a long menu. I had a Peroni beer, and my wife enjoyed one of their lemonades.

Bistro Del I’Arte

Bistro Del I’Arte is a pleasant restaurant in the old town area. It is one of the best-rated restaurants in the city, and after trying their food, I can see why. They have outside seating on the cobbled side streets and a pleasant inside dining area. Bistro Del I’Arte has nice interior decor and artwork on the walls for sale.

Bistro Del I’Arte has an interesting drinks list, including craft beers such as locally brewed Czell. They also have superb wines and a range of soft drinks. The food offering at Bistro Del I’Arte is interesting too, with an excellent selection of dishes and daily specials.

Their slow-cooked chicken, mashed potatoes and horseradish purée were delicious.

Basarabia in Bucate

On Strada Apollonia Hirscher, in the centre of the old town, is Basarabia in Bucate, a Moldovan restaurant. They have seating options outside on the street, on the ground floor and in the cellar.

They have a fantastic menu of food and drinks to choose from. Most people highlight the Moldovan pies; I’ve enjoyed a few and recommend the ham-and-potato version. They also have lots of mains to choose from; the stuffed chicken with potatoes was delicious. For drinks, they do coffee, local craft beers and various wines.

Am Rosenanger

Am Rosenanger restaurant specialises in serving German food. Brașov has a history relating to German Saxons; thus, there are many German influences. This is one of the best German restaurants I’ve visited outside of Germany. In the summer, you can also dine alfresco at Am Rosenanger and enjoy the sunny weather.

The food here is delicious, and we’ve dined here a few times. On our first visit, we enjoyed their flavourful Nuremberg sausages. On subsequent visits, we tried a Saxon bean and bacon starter and the ham shank, both hearty. They also do a tasty currywurst. To complement a meal here, they serve some German beers.

Little Hanoi: A Vietnamese Restaurant

Little Hanoi is a Vietnamese restaurant with a chef from Vietnam. They have both indoor and outdoor dining areas, and the inside is fantastically decorated.

The staff were friendly and spoke good English when I visited. They have fantastic options on their food menu. For starters, I enjoyed a spring roll with dipping sauce, which was tasty. For the main course, I enjoyed pork with noodles in a spicy sauce. This was flavourful and the best Southeast Asian food that I’ve enjoyed in Romania.

Next Door Restaurant

Another good restaurant in the centre of town is Next Door. Next Door is in a side street and has a lovely venue. They have a small outside seating area and seats in what looks like a former wine cellar.

Next Door has a good drinks menu, especially their craft beers. They also have an interesting barbecue-focused menu. This includes duck, smoked ribs and more.

They also have tasty burgers, and I enjoyed the Aberdeen Angus burger, which was cooked perfectly.

Roata Norocului Restaurant

Roata Norocului is a restaurant locals highly recommend. The restaurant is just out of the city and is best reached by taxi. Roata Norocului specialises in regional cuisine and has a large, pretty dining room, making it an ideal option for a posh meal out.

Their menu is huge, with plenty of tasty choices. For starters, I enjoyed their deep-fried cheese. For the main course, I enjoyed their pork with peasant potatoes, a firm favourite of mine.

Sergiana Restaurant: At Coresi Shopping Mall

Another top place to grab lunch is Sergiana, in the Coresi shopping mall just outside the city. It’s the best place to eat in the mall and well worth a visit. Their menu focuses on traditional Romanian cuisine.

Their soups are good, as are their mains. They also have a good drinks menu, including Ursus beers and a long wine list. Sergiana also has good choices for non-alcoholic drinks. A standout dish I enjoyed here was their fillet steak with rustic potatoes.

Restaurant Gustări

Restaurant Gustări overlooks the main square and offers scenic views from its outdoor seating area. They also have an indoor dining area, which is ideal during the winter months. You can visit for drinks or a meal. Their menu includes some Romanian and Transylvanian dishes.

On my last visit, I enjoyed a local speciality: chicken breast, pork, beef, and bacon on a bed of fried potatoes with a spicy sauce. They also do a top mixed grill, which is very filling. This is one of my favourite places for drinks and food when entertaining travellers to the city.

Trattoria Del Chianti

Slightly out of the city is Trattoria Del Chianti, an Italian eatery. Trattoria Del Chianti is a pleasant place with an outdoor terrace and a 1st-floor balcony, both perfect for warm days. They serve a variety of drinks, including beers and wines.

Their food menu is mostly Italian with a Romanian twist. The cheeseboard starters to share have some fantastic cheeses and a variety of bread options.

Their main courses include various pasta dishes, pizzas, salads and soups. On my recent visit, I opted for their roasted pork served with crispy roast potatoes. These were the best roast potatoes I have had for a while.

Pilvax Restaurant & Wine Bar

Many areas of Transylvania are influenced by Hungarian cuisine. Pilvax Restaurant & Wine Bar offers both Transylvanian and Hungarian cuisine. It has a terrace with outdoor seating and a posh dining room.

Pilvax Restaurant & Wine Bar has a diverse food and drink menu, mostly Hungarian, including the popular goulash soup. On my visit, I enjoyed some CSKI Sor Blonde beers. For food, I opted for their beef stew served with dumplings.

Pickles

I stumbled upon Pickles on Strada Postăvarului while planning a day walking in the mountains. It drew me in because of their advertising board outside showing some fantastic-looking burgers.

Temptation got the better of me, and I popped into this very well-presented, modern eatery. The menu includes soups and also meat main courses. I’ve enjoyed many lunches at Pickles and always found the food and service great.

La Porta: A Stylish Place To Eat Out in Astra

In the Astra area of the city is La Porta Bistro, a rather stylish restaurant. They have a selection of comfy seats inside and a terrace.

Their food menu includes favourites like burgers, pasta, pizzas, steaks and a range of Transylvanian cuisine. Their cheeseboard is also delicious and an ideal option for sharing when out for drinks.

Sergiana

Near Parcul Nicolae Titulescu is Sergiana, a delightful traditional Romanian restaurant. They have a lovely dining area, and it is a great place for a treat meal out. Their menu includes many Transylvanian staples and all the regional soups. They have some local beers, including many types of Ursus, and they also serve local wines.

They usually greet you with pork rind for a starter, served with red onions. Their soup is well-cooked, including the popular tripe soup. Their mixed grill is filling, and their sides include a favourite of mine: peasants’ potatoes.

Kashmir For Indian Food

For something different to eat in Brasov, Kashmir is an Indian restaurant in the city centre. They offer a small range of Indian dishes, including spicy curries and interesting starters. Mains available include chicken tikka masala, harissa chicken and some lovely onion bhajis. Kashmir is the only, thus the best, Indian restaurant in the city.

Ursul Carpatin

In the city centre is Ursul Carpatin, a traditional Romanian restaurant. They have an upstairs dining room with interesting decor and a terrace for alfresco dining. Their name translates to Carpathian bear, and they have some pictures and information boards about the species.

Unfortunately, they don’t have Romanian beers; however, they have Staropramen, Leffe, and a Weissbier. Their food menu features traditional cuisine, from soups to mains. Their soups are flavourful, including Ciorba de Burta, a creamy tripe soup, and a hearty bacon soup. They also have a bean starter, like hummus, served with bread.

For main courses, they have many pork options. Some of my favourite dishes at Ursul Carpatin include their mixed grill and their barbecued ribs, both of which are filling and tasty.