4 hidden gems worth the trip across Moldova, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Moldova guides.
Gök-Oguz ★ 4.4 · Chișinău
rascani · Calea Orheiului 19A, Chișinău, Moldova
Tip: Order the shurpa lamb soup 30 minutes ahead of arrival; the courtyard is the seat to ask for, not the indoor halls.
Raccoon Coffee Shop & Roastery ★ 4.4 · Chișinău
centru · Strada Armenească 35, Chișinău, Moldova
Tip: Buy retail bags from the wall and ask which day's roast is freshest; the V60 brew at the bar pours from the same lot.
Black Rabbit Gastro-Burrow ★ 4.3 · Chișinău
centru · Strada Vlaicu Pârcălab 45, Chișinău, Moldova
Tip: Switch to the bar menu after 19:00 for the natural-wine pours; the lunch room is a different animal from the night room.
Labrewtory Brewing Company ★ 4.3 · Chișinău
botanica · Șoseaua Muncești 77, Chișinău, Moldova
Tip: Tours are free in three languages on request; the outdoor terrace has grills for guests to bring their own meat to barbecue.