Cuisine of Chisinau for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Chisinau has a rich variety of dining destinations in the city; there are places from a luxurious gourmet restaurant to a modest family cafe. Within the historic district of the city there is an international restaurant Pegas that has repeatedly won honorary awards for the quality of dishes. Spacious room of the restaurant is decorated in a classical style. The restaurant often hosts performances of famous bands in the evening. The main feature of the restaurant is delicious French cuisine prepared by chef’s own recipes.

Fans of European cuisine would be interested in visiting Beer House restaurant, which always attracts a large number of beer lovers. In addition to the excellent beer, there is a wide selection of German and French dishes on the menu and several national dishes too. In the warmer months, the restaurant moves a portion of tables on the beautiful terrace. Beer House serves visitors until late in the evening.

One of the most gastronomic places is Caravan restaurant. It is perfect for relaxing in a secluded atmosphere. The restaurant specializes in Eastern European cuisine, its room is decorated in accordance with national traditions. LA PLacinte restaurant would be great for families with children, as young visitors are offered a special menu. The basis of the menu consists of national cuisine dishes. LA PLacinte also offers popular European treats. A huge selection of desserts will especially delight visitors. Thrifty travelers are always going to this restaurant to have a budget lunch. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The Symposium restaurant is also a pleasant place. They have a relaxed atmosphere there. It welcomes guests with a taste of best dishes of the local cuisine prepared according to old recipes. Romanian cuisine fans will enjoy Popasul Dacilor restaurant. It has also won the recognition of local residents and visitors. Many prices on branded treats may seem high, but regulars know perfectly well that in Popasul Dacilor just unique dishes are served. A lot of cafes and pizzerias are open in Chisinau, including stands out like Andy's pizza. In addition to pizza, guests can enjoy fresh salads, pastries and soft drinks; there is also an option to order a takeaway.

Chisinau can offer plenty of restaurants specializing in classic Moldavian cuisine where one can taste the most popular regional dishes. Most of them are prepared from very simple and affordable products, so reasonable prices always delight visitors to local restaurants. A versatile dish is “Mămăligă” - solid porridge made from corn flour, which is a bit like Italian polenta.

It is supposed to be very thick, and after cooking it is cut into pieces using a special thread or a wooden knife. The porridge is served to many vegetable and meat dishes, as a dessert with fruit and jam or used instead of bread. Mămăligă can also be a main dish - in this case, it is sprinkled with grated cheese and decorated with sour cream.

Traditional Chisinau cuisine cannot be imagined without delicious pastries - here they bake excellent cakes. The most popular one is "Plăcintă" - a big round cake with filling, which is typically baked in a special oven. Cakes of this kind were first prepared as early back as in the times of ancient Rome. The name of the dish and its appearance hasn't been changed since then. Cottage cheese or soft cheese often serve as a filling for the cake. However, it may also be prepared with potatoes, cabbage, pumpkin, and various types of meat. Sweet varieties of the cake may contain different types of fruit.

An important part of the traditional cuisine of Chisinau is dairy products. Here they make excellent brined cheeses, the most popular among which is bryndza. Typically, this kind of cheese is made from sheep's milk; there are also bryndza varieties made from goat and cow milk. Bryndza may be served as a separate snack, used as a filling for various pastries, added to salads and other interesting dishes.

In Chisinau restaurants, guests are offered a broad choice of hearty soups. The most common type of the first course is chorba. This sour soup is cooked with the addition of a brew made from wheat bran. Its essential ingredients are meat, beans, and potatoes, as well as various seasonal vegetables, if available. In most restaurants, the first courses are usually complemented by slices of Mămăligă or all kinds of savory pastries.