Rossetya
9 str dimitrie bolintineanu, classic style restaurant with prices a bit higher than average, but with a very neat and cultivated atmosphere, outstandingly friendly english-speaking personnel, high food quality.
Malagamba
Named after Sergiu Malagamba, interbelic urban-culture personality, the menu is specifically Italian. They have great risotti, super-fresh pasta, and the most gorgeous lime sorbet. The staff is friendly and the space is modern, hosting also an informal art gallery.
Cuptorul cu lemne
B-dul pache protopopescu nr. 63, +40-21-2522414 (http://www.cuptorulculemne.com) - a nice pizza place with a nice outdoor summer garden and a relaxed atmosphere the restaurant also houses a caricature club. low prices. tends to be very crowded during weekends.
Casa di David
Soseaua nordului nr. 7-9, tel. 021/ 232 47 15. opened in 2005, it is a hangout of the city's nouveau riche. it comes complete with a german car ads at the entrance and an extensive wine list. food italian inspired and ambience are at best good, but portions are small and prices are far above average for bucharest. a 3-course meal for two with local wine will set you back over 400 lei.
Taj Indian Restaurant
Good Indian restaurant near Marriott hotel, especially for vegetarians.
Red Lion Cafe
Strada academiei 1a in the universitäå£ii area. nice atmosphere, budget prices, very good pizza.
POEM Restaurant
Suter str. 23-25 in the carol park area, +40-21-3363377, (http://www.poemrestaurant.com). one of bucharest's exclusive restaurants, in the elegant cph atmosphere. excellent international chefs, but very pricey.
Cafeanua Actorilor
Actor's cafe, strada batiåte located at the national theater. attracts a lot of americans, because of good food, and the u.s. embassy and intercontinental are right across the street. the salads, especially the one called "act ii" is a meal all by itself. service tends to be excruciatingly slow, driving away many locals.
JariÅtea
Strada george georgescu 50 - 52 near the crossroad of regina maria blvd. and libertäå£ii blvd, +40 021 335 33 38 mailto:[email protected], (http://www.jaristea.ro/), m-su 11am -last customer. beautiful historically themed restaurant, live traditional music, old romanian specialties... but always check the bill thoroughly. reservations are compulsory.