Where to Eat in Brasov
Brasov has dining options ranging from traditional local restaurants to cafes and international cuisine. The main pedestrian streets and central squares are where you'll find the highest concentration of restaurants. Venturing into residential neighborhoods often rewards you with more authentic and affordable meals.
Local bakeries and street food stalls are perfect for quick bites — try regional specialties like savory pies, grilled meats, and fresh pastries. For a proper sit-down meal, look for restaurants that specialize in regional cuisine, where the menu changes with the seasons and ingredients come from local producers. Wine bars and gastro pubs have been growing in popularity, offering curated selections of local wines and creative small plates.
Local dishes include: mici (grilled minced meat rolls), sarmale (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice), ciorbă de burtă (tripe soup), mămăligă (polenta), and cozonac (sweet walnut-filled bread). For drinks, try Romanian wines from Cotnari, Murfatlar, and Dealu Mare regions, țuică (plum brandy), and bere (beer — Ursus and Timișoreana are popular). Many restaurants offer business lunch specials on weekdays — the most affordable way to sample quality local cooking.