Best Restaurants in Brasov, Romania

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Restaurant, Italian, Romanian, Seafood, Mediterranean, $
Located in a charming little square in the city center, Dei Frati serves fabulous Italian food recommended even by the Italians. Refined and sophisticated plates are served in a cozy atmosphere by warm and welcoming waiters. Eating at Dei Frati is about traveling to Italy without leaving Brasov and delighting your taste buds with homemade Italian food. Duck leg with mashed potatoes and black truffles, risotto with boletus, tortellini with spinach, spaghetti with prawns, bruschettas with fresh tomato and pesto and ravioli stuffed with gorgonzola are just some of the delights you can enjoy at Dei Frati. The restaurant is one of the gems of Brasov so to be sure you have a place, book the table in advance. It’s a culinary experience you will not regret.

Restaurant, Romanian, European, $
Every experience in Brasov should include eating a traditional meal. And there’s no better place to taste hearty Romanian meals than La Ceaun. The waiters are welcoming, friendly, and ready to advise you. The food is mouth-watering like a Romanian grandma used her secret ingredients to prepare the plates. For lunch and dinner, their nourishing meals are served in a cozy ambiance right in the heart of the city. Their menu features cabbage rolls with polenta and pickles, Hungarian beef stew, lamb stew, cauldron chicken with polenta and garlic sauce, and potatoes soup with ham. If you don’t know what to choose, just ask one of the waiters.

Restaurant, American, $
For the burgers lovers, there is no better place to eat in town than Gratar Urban. The burgers are amazing and the well-seasoned grilled meat will melt in your mouth. Located in an old wine cellar, Gratar Urban features cozy décor and a wonderful staff. Some of their specialties are a goat cheese and fig burger, a brie and blueberry burger, a grilled pork or grilled chicken burger, and a gorgonzola burger, but there’s none like the House Burger. Juicy, tasty, fresh, and flavored, their burgers will make you go back for another one.

Restaurant, Italian, Mediterranean, $$
Prato is a restaurant made for those who love homemade pasta and refined Italian dishes. Ravioli, fettuccine, tagliatelle, spaghetti, and tortelloni are all prepared with great care. The menu offers a broad variety of soups, salads, pasta, risotto, and pizza, accompanied by Romanian, French, Italian, and Argentinian wines. Prato is perfect for an exquisite meal with friends or a fine dinner with your lover. Try their mushroom soup with truffle cream, the seafood soup, or the salmon with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and quinoa, and don’t forget to order a cup of great wine. In summer, you can have your meal on their lovely terrace.

Restaurant, European, Steakhouse, $$
From breakfast to dinner, at Keller Steak House you will find savory meals in a nice ambiance. Located right in city center, two steps away from the Black Church, the restaurant has both an indoor room and a terrace. At Keller, you can taste beef tartare, ribeye steak with asparagus, aubergine rolls with goat cheese, veal chop steak, tuna steak, and the delicious Keller chocolate cake for dessert. If you like salty, hearty breakfasts, their traditional omelet with mushrooms, smoked salmon, or truffle will warm your heart and fill your stomach.

Restaurant, Restaurant with Rooms, Romanian, Hungarian, Mexican
A great mix of Romanian, Hungarian, and Mexican dishes, a meal at Bella Musica will make you travel from Europe to Latin America, tasting luscious plates. The romantic atmosphere of the old wine cellar, the great music, and the kind waiters make Bella Muzica a great place to eat in Brasov. If you want to taste something local, try the goulash, the bulz, or the bean soup served in a bread bowl with onion salad. For some exotic tastes, order one of their fajitas, burritos, or enchiladas.

Restaurant, Romanian, European, $
With a central location, Sergiana Restaurant is the place where you will be served with fully-flavored, rich traditional meals by waiters dressed in traditional clothes. Wooden tables and chairs and photos of the city in its old days decorate the restaurant. The meat lovers will enjoy the pork ribs with onion, the beef soup, the homemade sausages, and greaves while the vegetarians can go for a delicious polenta with cheese.

Restaurant, Italian, Mediterranean, $
As the name of the restaurant sign implies, at Trattoria all the food is prepared using fresh ingredients and homemade products. Their restaurant is ideal for those who love having their lunch or dinner in a romantic, cozy, and rustic ambiance. Their food is prepared with care and they serve amazing pizza and seafood dishes. For the sweets lovers, don’t miss their homemade pasta with chocolate and vanilla sauce. Their tiramisu served in a cute jar won’t disappoint you either.

Restaurant, Italian, Seafood
Another Italian restaurant with great food, Gott is both a hotel and a restaurant located two steps away from the main square of Brasov. Nice and cozy, the restaurant offers great service and has a very helpful staff ready to advise you. The menu offers a variety of plates, from pizza to Foccacia to seafood-based meals. Try their refreshing lemonade in the summer while relaxing on their terrace.

Restaurant, European, French, Wine, $
One of the newest restaurants in town, Albert Bistro is already becoming one of the local’s favorites. Placed on the main pedestrian street of Brasov, the restaurant is located in an old wine cellar featuring an intimate and romantic atmosphere. Their lovely summer garden is animated in summer by live concerts. With a cozy ambiance and friendly staff, Albert Bistro knows how to please its clients. You can have a salty breakfast, a luscious lunch with your friends or family or a romantic dinner with your partner. Don’t miss their wines, selected from Romanian, French, and Spanish varieties.