Good to know
Good to Know
- Romanian cuisine relies heavily on meat (mici, sarmale); many traditional dishes are meat-based. Budget restaurants offer excellent value with full meals under 50 RON.
- Tipping is customary (10-15%) but not obligatory in most restaurants.
- Many smaller traditional eateries may accept cash only; card payment is standard in mid-range and high-end establishments.
Supermarkets
Carrefour
- Neighborhood
- Centru
Mega Image
- Neighborhood
- Centru
Lidl
- Neighborhood
- Centru
Budget
Lăcrimi șI Sfinti
- Price Range
- RON 40
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Romanian traditional
Hanu' Lui Manuc
- Price Range
- RON 50
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Romanian
High End
Roache
- Price Range
- RON 150
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French contemporary
Aivan
- Price Range
- RON 160
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern European
Mid Range
The Shelter
- Price Range
- RON 70
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- International, burgers, craft beer
Biblioteca Espresso
- Price Range
- RON 60
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Cafe fare, brunch, international
Trattoria Il Calcio
- Price Range
- RON 80
- Neighborhood
- Centru
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian
Delivery Services
Glovo
- Notes
- Covers Cluj-Napoca, multiple restaurant partners
Bolt Food
- Notes
- Available in Cluj-Napoca for food delivery
Michelin Restaurants
Unknown or None Documented
- Note
- Cluj-Napoca is not currently part of Michelin Guide coverage in Romania
Local Must Try Dishes
Mici
- Description
- Grilled minced-meat rolls, a Romanian staple
Ciorbă De Burtă
- Description
- Tripe soup, traditionally eaten late at night
Sarmale
- Description
- Cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice
Mămăligă
- Description
- Polenta-like cornmeal dish, often with cheese
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
Vegan Bakery
- Focus
- Plant-based baked goods and cafe
- Neighborhood
- Centru
International Cuisine
International Cuisine
- Italian (widespread)
- Asian / Chinese (multiple venues)
- Mediterranean
- Middle Eastern
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