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Top 13 restaurants in Moldova

13 of the best places to eat in Moldova, from celebrated dining rooms to much-loved local favourites.

13 restaurants

  1. 1
    Fine dining

    Castel Mimi

    Anenii Noi

    Restored 19th-century winery castle serving modern and traditional Moldovan dishes with its wines.

  2. 2
    Traditional & regional

    La Plăcinte

    Chișinău

    Folk-styled local chain known for plăcinte pastries, mămăligă and Moldovan home cooking.

  3. 3
    Traditional & regional

    Château Purcari

    Ștefan Vodă

    Historic winery restaurant pairing Purcari wines with Moldovan and French-influenced dishes.

  4. 4
    Traditional & regional

    Vatra Neamului

    Chișinău

    Restaurant styled as a village house, serving traditional Moldovan dishes.

  5. 5
    Bistro & brasserie

    Gastrobar

    Chișinău

    Garden restaurant with an open kitchen known for meats cooked on a kamado grill.

  6. 6
    Traditional & regional

    Cricova

    Cricova

    Famous winery with vast underground cellars and tasting rooms serving Moldovan food.

  7. 7
    Traditional & regional

    Château Vartely

    Orhei

    Winery near Orhei with a restaurant pairing regional cooking with its own wines.

  8. 8
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Carpe Diem Wine Shop & Bar

    Chișinău

    Central wine bar and shop dedicated to wines from Moldova's leading wineries.

  9. 9
    Traditional & regional

    Asconi Winery

    Ialoveni

    Family winery with a traditional-style restaurant serving home-cooked regional food.

  10. 10
    Traditional & regional

    Et Cetera

    Ștefan Vodă

    Family-owned winery in the south serving seasonal local food alongside its wines.

  11. 11
    Traditional & regional

    Casa din Lunca

    Orhei

    Village guesthouse near Orheiul Vechi serving rustic Moldovan meals from local produce.

  12. 12
    Market & street food

    Piața Centrală

    Chișinău

    Chișinău's sprawling central market, selling fresh produce, cheeses, pickles and snacks.

  13. 13
    Casual & neighbourhood

    Andy's Pizza

    Chișinău

    Popular local chain serving pizza, pasta and some Moldovan dishes.

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