Antic ExLibris, located on 23 Doamnei Street, is one of the largest and most visited second-hand bookstores in Bucharest. With an impressive stock of over 150,000 volumes, it offers a diverse selection of books in both Romanian and English, most of them heavily discounted by up to 80–90%. You'll find everything from classic literature, history, and...
Tucked away between apartment buildings at 2 Eforie Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Calea Victoriei and Sala Palatului, Cinema Eforie is one of Bucharest’s oldest and most respected screening venues. Known as the main hall of the Romanian Cinematheque, Eforie has maintained a unique cultural status over the decades—not as a commercial cinema,...
Burebista Traditional is a restaurant that blends Romanian culinary heritage with an authentic rustic ambiance, offering a distinctive dining experience in the heart of Bucharest. The decor evokes the charm of a Dacian tavern, with solid wood elements, traditional textiles, and handcrafted ornaments, creating a warm and welcoming space.
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Wing Eat is a fast-casual eatery in Bucharest that specialises in crispy chicken wings and bold sauces, offering a menu that’s both playful and flavour-packed. Their signature dishes include wings tossed in sauces like Buffalo, Sriracha Honey, Creamy Onion, and Soy Sauce, each paired with their popular cheesy potatoes—fries topped with parmesan, ga...
Vyro Raw & Vegan Bistro is a plant-based bistro offering raw & vegan cuisine, celebrated for its whole-food ingredients without additives, refined sugar or gluten. The menu is inventive and diverse, featuring raw soups, vegan pasta, raw lasagna, vegan sushi, as well as raw cakes, cold-pressed smoothies, and natural juices.
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Zest Pizza is a small spot in the Old Town, unpretentious but with real care for what’s on your plate. The dough is left to slow ferment for 48 to 72 hours, with a minimal amount of yeast, giving it a subtle flavor and an airy, slightly elastic texture. They use a blend of 00 and whole grain flour, and the topping combinations are balanced, without...
The Palace of the Bucharest Stock Exchange is one of those emblematic buildings that doesn’t shout, but commands presence. Built between 1906 and 1912, based on the plans of architect Ștefan Burcuș, the palace is a refined example of Beaux-Arts style from the Belle Époque era, featuring a monumental façade, wide arcades, and details that blend acad...
Chrissoveloni Palace was never just a bank—or just a palace. From the design phase, it was conceived as an architecture of function, yet with the prestige of a true palace. Built between 1923 and 1929, based on plans by architect George Matei Cantacuzino, the bank’s headquarters was a discreet declaration of financial power: two entrances (one for...
ESHTE is more than just a café – it’s a creative corner in the heart of Bucharest, located on Strada Doamnei. Here, the café blends seamlessly with art, design, and Romanian craftsmanship, offering a unique atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The warm lighting and minimalist decor create a relaxing, inspirational space, perfect...
Located at 151 Calea Victoriei, Filipescu-Cesianu House is one of the few aristocratic residences from Bucharest’s Belle Époque that has preserved its original elegance. Built between 1846 and 1850 for the Filipescu family and redesigned in 1892 by lawyer Constantin Cesianu, the building stands out through its refined details, imperial-style roof,...