2 moldovan spots in Botanica, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Botanica's food · All moldovan in Chișinău.
Sălcioara ★ 4.3
Strada Decebal 99/6, Chișinău, Moldova
Sălcioara in downtown Chișinău is the traditional Moldovan dining room with carved-wood interiors, evening live music and a kitchen built on village recipes.
Tip: Reserve a corner table for the live music nights; order the house brandy alongside the zeamă starter.
La Plăcinte (Hâncești 58) ★ 4.1
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.