Apr 2, 2025

Bunatati de la Marika Chisinau

Handmade desserts

""Bunatati de la Marika" in Chisinau makes some of the best desserts in the city. I don't mind the limited choice, as the quality is always top-notch!"

There are a lot of "sweet"-selling spots in Chisinau and I always praise the great deserts that one can find around the city. However, a year ago I discovered my personal favorite, Bunatati de la Marika

Despite trying to drastically cut on sugar, I allow myself sometimes a sweet treat, and the more seldom it happens the more I treasure it. In this context, this place has become my sweet heaven! It is a small pastry shop located in the city center, which without previous recommendation would not seem very inviting. The magic is in the taste of its creations and their high-quality ingredients.

Also, I am always surprised by what I will find there, as what they sell in the shop is in very small quantities and assortment, since the pastries are primarily catered for big events. Still, I do not mind the limited choice, as my sweet heaven needs just one piece of fresh cake and good coffee – which I can always find at Marika'.

P.S. Marika- the owner- is most of the time in the shop and her recommendations are always perfect.

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