Dristor Kebap is a 100% Romanian brand, founded in 1999 as a small family-owned business in the Dristor neighborhood of Bucharest. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most popular fast-food chains in the capital, known for its shawarma and kebabs made with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. Today, Dristor Kebap operates 17 locations...
Beirut Deli is the kind of place that brings the Middle East straight to the center of Bucharest, on 5 Covaci Street. Small, fast and full-flavored, here you'll find juicy shawarma, crispy falafel, fine hummus and other Lebanese goodies prepared the real way, not fusion.
Hours start at 3pm and run until midnight every day except Monday, when they...
Pizzeria Viitorului is one of the very few places in Bucharest that offers a genuinely safe and gluten-free pizza option. The crust is thin, crispy, and surprisingly close to the real thing — which is rare when it comes to gluten-free dough. The dough is prepared separately, and the risk of cross-contamination is minimal, a detail often mentioned b...
Located near the Palace of Parliament, Bragadiru Palace is an impressive architectural landmark completed in the early 20th century by industrialist Dumitru Marinescu Bragadiru. Originally designed as a cultural and recreational venue, the palace blends Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau architectural styles, reflecting the elegance of its era.
Visiting H...
The Ark has become a landmark for cultural events, exhibitions, and urban discourse, located in the Uranus area, Rahova. This repurposed venue, with its raw industrial aesthetic and modern touches, offers a flexible platform for the city’s artistic and professional communities.What makes it distinctive
– Strong architectural identity – Exposed stru...
1974 Niște Domni și Fiii isn’t just a bar – it’s a statement. Hidden on Covaci Street no. 7, in the thick of Bucharest’s Old Town, it’s where cheap beer, live music, and a distinctly punk attitude come together in glorious disobedience.
Founded in 2006 by Vlad Gorneanu, lead singer of the Romanian punk band ZOB, the place feels more like a DIY rebe...
Naive is a space that combines restaurant, bar, terrace and club into one fluid concept, with a nature-inspired design and an atmosphere that changes with the hour. The menu offers modern reinterpretations of Romanian cuisine and weekend nights are enlivened by DJ sets and themed events.
Naive is located on Bulevardul I.C. Brătianu 36, on the 5th...
Voievodal Palace Curtea Veche is one of the most significant historical monuments in Bucharest, located in Sector 3, near the city center. This former royal residence was built in the 15th century by Vlad the Impaler and served as the seat of the rulers of Wallachia.
Curtea Veche was a major political and cultural hub, witnessing numerous historica...
Magazinul București, located at the intersection of Bulevardul I.C. Brătianu and Strada Lipscani, was one of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Romania during the interwar period. Built in 1929 by the self-taught entrepreneur Bucur Bunescu, the building was a symbol of the city’s modernity and economic progress. After a period of decli...
Teatrul Mic – Sala Studio is the kind of place that doesn’t waste space but packs enough theatrical tension to rival a venue ten times its size. Tucked away on Gabroveni Street, right in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town, it acts as a natural extension of the city’s creative, restless energy. The performances here are typically contemporary, bold,...