"Nu e vina mea - It's not my fault" Bucharest by ardelean

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Eat Drink & Be Merry

Bucharest has changed since my first visit in 1970, but the restaurants are much the same, except that they have food!. This is an old restaurant which has been renovated recently. The food and beer is good and in the traditional style, although they did not have ciorba nor mic one sunday evening. Soak up the ambiance. Book for busy days or go elsewhere.

A well kept secret

The army club on Calea Victoria, on the corner with Bvd Elizabeta, is a good place to eat and open to the public. There is a group in the evenings, so do not sit too close to the stage. Be careful not to wander into the general's section.

It is worth a visit just for the decoration.

An evening's entertainment

The Perla restaurant on the corner of Stefan cel Mare and Dorobanti is a cheap and cheerful restaurant serving traditional food with a folklore floor show by students.

Romanian hosts would rather take you to an expensive European style restaurant, but it is still worth a visit.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:It has good rail connections
  • Cons:The the dogs and the gypsies, the potholes and the rubbish
  • In a nutshell:Romanians are friendly and helpful, unless you do business
  • Last visit to Bucharest: Mar 2009
  • Intro Updated Mar 24, 2009
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  • hunterV's Profile Photo
    Jul 22, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks for your wonderful stories and pictures about Bucharest, Peter! ><><><><><

  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Jun 2, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    Interesting page! I agree with you about taxi cabs. Dishonest cab drivers give a bad impression of a city and drive away tourists. Cities should crack-down on such dishonesty. Best from New Jersey, Bill

  • Durfun's Profile Photo
    Dec 7, 2006 at 12:04 PM

    Hi, Are u in Bucharest temporarily? Any tips re buying central flats for investment pls? Thanks Darshan

  • iwys's Profile Photo
    May 1, 2006 at 5:37 AM

    Interesting tips. What are you doing there?

  • codrutz's Profile Photo
    Dec 1, 2005 at 10:55 PM

    Very good and out of the ordinary tips about Bucharest (and Peles, Sinaia for that matter) :) Should I say welcome to Bucharest? :)

  • aussiejen's Profile Photo
    Aug 29, 2005 at 2:34 PM

    Great pics and tips. Keep them coming. : )

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