Chişinău
It's well worth the short taxi ride north of the centre to Chişinău's only Gagauzian restaurant. Gagauzian food has Turkic, Romanian and Russian…
Must-see restaurants in Moldova
Moldova
This smart, super-friendly, traditional Ukrainian place is set in a kitsch faux-countryside home, where diners are attended to by a fleet of peasant…
Chişinău
The charismatic owner's love of coffee is on display everywhere, from Turkish coffee faithfully prepared according to an ancient style, to shelves of…
Chişinău
Chişinău's most eccentric eatery is a bit like a Game of Thrones set, awash in furs, totem poles and gnarled wood. Out back open-air dining options take…
Chişinău
If you've never experienced the charms of Uzbek and other Central Asian cuisines, definitely beeline it here for a primer. The menu runs the gamut from…
Chişinău
This superb place boasts charming old-world decor, unfailingly genial staff and – by night – a duet strumming traditional Moldovan instruments. A long…
Chişinău
In the heart of Chişinău's main drinking and dining area is this charming courtyard restaurant with cushioned cast-iron chairs, vines, a small waterfall…
Chişinău
A basement eatery with an understated traditional interior and excellent service, La Taifas is a fine spot to sample authentic Moldovan favourites like…
Chişinău
There's no better place to dine on a lazy summer's evening than in the candlelit courtyard of this elegant Italian eatery. Seafood is a highlight, with…
Chişinău
The food is both healthy and outstanding – what you might expect from a place with the motto 'bread, wine, life'. Warm up with a berry smoothie infused…
Chişinău
It may not look like much from the street, but inside this sleek place you'll find some of the best steaks in town served up by attentive staff from the…
Chişinău
Ascend the outdoor staircase to an ultra-contemporary loft space occupied by this ambitious new restaurant. It's industrial chic all the way, with a…
Moldova
In this retro-Soviet stolovaya (cafeteria) above the bus station, you can dine amid USSR-vintage paraphernalia on egalitarian fare like solyanka (pickled…
Chişinău
This popular student-oriented cafe serves inventive salads, delicious meat and fish dishes, and modern takes on Soviet staples like beef stroganoff. The…
Chişinău
We just love this bright and buoyant Central America–inspired cafe. Not only does it offer fantastic single-origin coffee and fine desserts (some infused…
Chişinău
Opa covers the Greek basics like moussaka and their signature souvlaki while mixing in more adventurous creations like shrimps in ouzo and rice. The…
Chişinău
This cosy cafe and pastry shop on the central walking strip is renowned for its desserts and coffee but also has a full menu of light meals and more…
Chişinău
Their premade smoothies and vegan rolls are perfect for on-the-go sightseers. They also have affordable salads and soups, raw pasta and great coffee. It's…
Moldova
With a sprawling summer terrace flanking the central plaza and classy booth seating, Boulevard is the most sophisticated place in town by some measure…
Moldova
Named after (but not associated with) a locally famous winery, this country-themed restaurant has a suitably extensive wine list to accompany Romanian…
Chişinău
Catering to an impoverished university crowd, this stolovaya (cafeteria) is the best place in the centre for quick budget eats. Point and choose from…
Moldova
The local branch of this popular Moldovan chain has soaring floor-to-ceiling windows looking out on Bendery's main drag. More than a dozen varieties of…
Moldova
While the crowd leans new rich (as the name implies), the prices are down to earth and the food is some of the best in town. Great salad selection, plus…
Moldova
This place is indeed an oasis in the warm months, thanks to its delightful staff and glorious terrace – about the best place in Transdniestr to enjoy a…
Moldova
This place is most notable for the stolovaya (cafeteria) up on the 2nd floor, which has stuffed mackerel and a few Gagauzian dishes like mititei (ground…
Moldova
With its sleek red booths, this place on the central plaza has the feel of an upscale diner. The menu leans continental with nods to Russia (solyanka – or…
Chişinău
Delice d'Ange is a popular central cafe offering a dazzling array of coffee drinks, shakes, pastries, salads and other light bites. There are indoor and…
Chişinău
Since 1825 this market in the very centre of the city has been the scene of lively price haggling for fresh meat and produce. Brave the crowds for its…
Moldova
A street stall on Comrat's main drag with good ice cream, pastries and the best coffee in town.
Moldova
This big cafe in the centre of town has a bustling brasserie feel and serves all manner of meat plus pizza, salads and sushi. You'll see most of Tiraspol…
Moldova
One of the few dining options in the town centre, Salat is a Chişinău import that serves pizza, burgers, salmon, sushi and a range of Russian and Moldovan…
Chişinău
The most central of a cheap and well-run chain of pizza restaurants, Pizza Mania offers lots of choice, including salads, omelettes and grills as well as…
