Hanu' Berarilor Interbelic Casa Soare is a romanian restaurant in Centru Civic, Bucharest.
The interwar-themed Hanu' Berarilor Interbelic Casa Soare runs the same Bucharest Poenaru Bordea inn as Casa Oprea Soare, darker beer-hall room.
Signature dishes: Mici, Sarmale, Roast pork knuckle
Must order: The one-meter sausage and pork knuckle platter for the table.
Tip: Same site as Casa Oprea Soare; ask for the Interbelic side at the host.
Address: Strada Poenaru Bordea 2, 050554 București, Bucharest
Buongiorno Italian Primăverii is the diplomatic-quarter branch of the Bucharest trattoria chain, with imported buffalo mozzarella and daily pasta.
Signature: Pizza Napoletana, Carbonara, Burrata starter
Order: Pizza Margherita; carbonara without cream.
Tip: Terrace closes at 23:00; bookings via the website.
La Mama on Lipscani is the Bucharest chain doing Romanian home cooking at scale: oversized sarmale, ciorbă bowls, big-portion papanași for dessert.
Signature: Sarmale, Ciorbă rădăuțeană, Papanași
Order: Ciorbă rădăuțeană; the cabbage sarmale; papanași.
Tip: Multi-branch chain; walk-in works on most weekdays.
Shift Eatery is the Bucharest all-day brunch room near Piața Victoriei, the kind of modern casual menu that arrived with the third-wave coffee scene.
Signature: Eggs benedict, Avocado toast, House granola bowl
Order: Eggs benedict; avocado toast; flat white.
Tip: Walk-in only on weekdays; weekend bookings via phone Walk-ins usually OK.
Biutiful by the Lake sits on Herastrau next to the Aerogării bridge, the daytime lake terrace and Saturday brunch big hitter for north Bucharest residents.
Signature: Grilled mains, Brunch plates, House cocktails
Order: Weekend brunch; the grilled bream main; signature spritz.
Tip: Outdoor terrace open May to October; winter service moves inside.
The Obor mici terrace inside the Piața Obor complex is the legendary Bucharest grill counter, mici plus mustard plus bread plus a Timișoreana lager.
Signature: Mici plate, Ciorbă de burtă, Bread and mustard
Order: Five mici, two slices bread, mustard pot, a Romanian lager.
Tip: Cash works fastest; the lunch counter peaks 12:00-14:00 Walk-ins usually OK.
NOR Sky Bar takes the 36th floor of the Sky Tower on Barbu Văcărescu, the highest restaurant in Bucharest with a 360-degree view of the city.
Signature: Grilled mains, Sushi plates, Signature cocktails
Order: Daily fish; signature cocktail flight at sunset.
Tip: Bookings essential for sundown; smart-casual dress code Walk-ins usually OK.
