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Overview

Dining The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Cluj-Napoca's dining scene is as varied and diverse as the city's cultural heritage - it features eateries specializing in Transylvanian, greater Romanian, Hungarian, and other world cuisines, down to relatively recent imports such as steakhouses and sushi bars. Some local specialties include different varieties of "ciorba" (soups), meats (sausages especially), and "mamaliga" (known as "polenta" elsewhere in the world) that often comes as a side.

Roata

Roata

Out of the tourist way yet still very central, Roata is an excellent choice for those looking to dine on traditional Romanian specialties (those are normally rather meat-heavy, but non-meat eaters will also find a lot to chose from). To sample multiple dishes at once, try the full platter.

Nuka Bistro

Nuka Bistro

With its rustic, pastel-colored furniture set against raw brick walls, Nuka Bistro is creatively inspired down to its menu, where a selection of original burgers named after historic figures such as Count Dracula and Marilyn Monroe is on offer (along with quite a few breakfast options).

Napoca 15

Napoca 15

Napoca 15's appealing outdoor courtyard seating is complimented by an extensive menu selection of local Romanian and international dishes, with special offers available during lunch. The wine list is graced by a sizable selection of labels from across the globe.

Cabinet de Vin & Cocotte

Cabinet de Vin & Cocotte

The refined Cabinet de Vin & Cocotte in central Cluj is a natural stand-out on the city's dining scene - the menu selection is concise yet very well though out, featuring a curious fusion of seafood (sashimi, oysters, and escargot), meats and Italian dishes.

Samsara Foodhouse

Samsara Foodhouse

Those feeling disoriented by meat-heavy Transylvanian cuisine will find refuge at Samsara, a restaurant that caters to vegetarian and vegan eaters, and yet still hugely appeals to those with no dietary restrictions. Healthy foods and green smoothies must be followed by decadent desserts.

Indigo

Indigo

Indigo may not follow authentic Indian recipes to the letter, but the liberties it takes are fully justified by the delicious outcome. Some of the restaurant's highlights are the tasting sets and platters intended to be shared by up to 4 diners, as well as the extensive selection of traditional flat breads.

Wasabi

Wasabi

Wasabi is a running sushi restaurant that successfully pulls off combining affordable pricing with quality, and offers a dining concept irresistible to many - a 1-hour all you can eat & drink experience, with prompt conveyor order delivery and service. Located inside the Iulius Shopping Mall.

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