Pain Plaisir is a renowned artisan bakery in Bucharest, celebrated for its authentic French-inspired breads and pastries. Founded in 2013 by Romanian Irina Stăncescu and Englishman Tom Rees, both trained in Paris, the bakery brings the essence of French baking to the heart of Romania's capital. Signature offerings
Pain Plaisir's menu features a var...
Located in Sector 1, at 50–52 Nicolae Titulescu Avenue, near Piața Victoriei, Școala Gimnazială "Nicolae Titulescu" is a public school with a tradition of over 80 years. Originally known as "Ciovică School," it was founded in the 1930s and designed by architects Emil Nădejde and Eugen Cușcenco in a deco-modernist style, focusing on student comfort...
Steam Coffee Shop, located on Piața Charles de Gaulle, is the kind of place you come back to—not just for the top-tier coffee, but for the quiet sense of ease it brings in the middle of a bustling city. Just steps away from Herăstrău Park, tucked into a leafy corner, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your morning or unwind mid-day with something wa...
BOB Coffee Lab, located in the heart of Bucharest at Piața Charles de Gaulle, is a haven for true coffee enthusiasts. This specialty coffee shop and roastery, founded by World Coffee Roasting Champion Alexandru Niculae and Paul Ungureanu, has been crafting exceptional coffee since 2017. The space blends modern design with a welcoming vibe, offering...
Donerboom – Barbu Văcărescu is a modern fast-food spot specializing in doner kebab and dishes inspired by Turkish cuisine, adapted to an urban taste. The location offers both quick service for dine-in and convenient take-away and delivery options. The menu is clearly structured into categories – doner menus (with chicken, beef, or mixed meat) serve...
Services: hairdresser, cosmetics, manicure, pedicure, massage.
Why to choose it: The salon offers the latest trends and techniques in styling and grooming. It's the ideal place for those who want to keep up with the latest fashions but also feel pampered by a young and dedicated team.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 20:00; Saturday: 09:00...
McDonald’s isn’t the first place that comes to mind for gluten-free dining, but select locations — including Barbu Văcărescu and Drumul Taberei — have introduced gluten-free cheeseburgers on request. The bun comes individually packaged, and the preparation follows internal procedures designed to minimize cross-contamination, though it’s not entirel...
Located right on Calea Griviței, in the northern part of the capital, , Hotel Dunărea stands sealed shut. It’s a massive, decaying structure—peeling facade, shattered windows, metal barricades at the entrance. Once a functioning state-run hotel, now a long-abandoned carcass, neglected by every institution that should’ve dealt with it.
Built in the...
Burgeria Știrbei feels like the kind of place opened by someone who’s truly passionate about burgers, not just about making a profit. It’s a small, cozy spot with a neighborhood vibe, but the burgers could easily compete with those from big-name restaurants. It’s located at Știrbei Vodă Street no. 59, close to Calea Victoriei, so it’s easy to find...
Located in the Old Town, Nikos Greek Taverna offers an authentic culinary experience featuring dishes inspired by traditional Greek cuisine. The menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and well-balanced recipes, from classic gyros and feta cheese salads to more elaborate fish and seafood preparations.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a rustic...