4 casual dining worth the trip across Moldova, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Moldova guides.
Gök-Oguz ★ 4.4 · Chișinău
rascani · Calea Orheiului 19A, Chișinău, Moldova
Gök-Oguz on Calea Orheului in Chișinău is the family-run Gagauz and Turkic room, serving shurpa, gözleme and lamb specialties in a Comrat-styled compound.
Tip: Sit in the courtyard in summer; the menu's Gagauz lamb cooks slow, order it 30 minutes ahead if you don't want to wait at the table.
Black Rabbit Gastro-Burrow ★ 4.3 · Chișinău
centru · Strada Vlaicu Pârcălab 45, Chișinău, Moldova
Black Rabbit on Strada Vlaicu Pârcălab in Chișinău works as a café in daylight and a small-plates bar after dark, with a serious Moldovan wine list.
Tip: The kitchen leans burgers at lunch and sharing plates after 19:00; the rotating Moldovan natural-wine pours are worth a separate visit.
La Plăcinte (Hâncești 58) ★ 4.1 · Chișinău
botanica · Șoseaua Hâncești 58, Chișinău, Moldova
La Plăcinte on Șoseaua Hâncești 58 is the Botanica-side branch of Moldova's plăcinte chain, with the largest dine-in room and a kids' play area attached.
Tip: This branch has the most reliable lunch turnover; the plăcinte tray refills hourly and the sit-down menu carries the full traditional list.
Andy's Pizza (Mircea cel Bătrân 12) ★ 3.5 · Chișinău
ciocana · Bulevardul Mircea cel Bătrân 12, Chișinău, Moldova
Andy's Pizza on Bulevardul Mircea cel Bătrân in Chișinău is the Ciocana branch of Moldova's homegrown chain, with a wide pizza list and a 24/7 sister nearby.
Tip: The chain's Ciocana branch keeps the kitchen running past midnight; the carbonara and the mushroom soup in the bread bowl are the dependable orders.