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La Petite Bouffe Cotroceni
Books, pastry & coffee
"La Petite Bouffe Cotroceni" in Bucharest is a cross between a French-style boulangerie, a coffee shop & a bookstore. One of my favorite lonely-time spots.
by
Daniela
Bratu
Băcănia Fermierului
Local food and drinks
"Băcănia Fermierului" is a grocery shop in Bucharest with local products, esp. from Vrancea. You can also have breakfast made just with their own produce!
by
Daniela
Bratu
Zissou Coffee Shop
My morning coffee
"Zissou Coffee Shop" is probably the smallest coffee shop in Bucharest, but it gathers big-hearted people. I recommend their chai latte in winter!
by
Daniela
Bratu
Cofetăria Alice
Traditional desserts
"Cofetăria Alice" in Bucharest take me back to the old days. I recommend the Tortul Jeni. Preorder it online to skip the (quite long) queues!
by
Daniela
Bratu
The Owl
Bucharest finest cocktail bar
The cocktails are not only delicious but visually stunning as well, served in exquisite glassware that enhances the experience...
by
Diana
Nanciu
Sera Eden
Urban (greenhouse) hub
"Sera Eden" in Bucharest describe themselves as an 'Urban hub specialized in mixology and the art of taste', but it's the nature that's just stunning...
by
Diana
Nanciu
Bocca Lupo
Authentic Italian restaurant
"Bocca Lupo" is the coolest Italian restaurant in Bucharest. They use a yellow Fiat as a working table for making pizza. Yes, the whole car...
by
Alex
Olteanu
Shift
Best 'Lava Cake' in town
"Shift" in Bucharest is always friendly and relaxed, with a simple and clean design. I can recommend this restaurant for its chocolate lava cake and beef.
by
Alex
Olteanu
Beraria H
The biggest beer-house in Europe
"Beraria H" Bucharest claims to be the biggest beer house in Europe or Eastern Europe (not sure). They have a lot of meat and plenty of beer!
by
Alex
Olteanu
Comteia
An all-time pastry shop
"Comteia" Bucharest is a pastry shop always worth a visit when you are around Piata Romana and Studio Cinema. I can't not mention their Lamaita & Cornulete.
by
Alex
Olteanu
Simbio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee & drinks
"Simbio" Bucharest is a restaurant located in a nicely renovated building with an interesting history. It's one of my favorites!
by
Alex
Olteanu
Beraria Hanul cu Tei
Romanian food & live music
"Beraria Hanul cu Tei" is a beer house/restaurant in one of the few remaining typical Romanian inns in Bucharest. I love their 'all you can eat' lunch.
by
Diana
Goanta
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