Sunday Brunch is an integral part of living in Bucharest, and a genuine expat institution. All of the major hotels have their own brunch, and have clients who have been loyal to them for years.

There is, to be honest, very little to choose between them. They all offer a wide range of good value, excellent food, with lashings of free orange juice and sparkling wine thrown in, a little light entertainment (usually in the form of live jazz), and some kind of creche/playroom where you can leave the kids. Close your eyes and pick one: you really can’t go wrong.

Athenee Palace Hilton (At Roberto's) Sunday Brunch, known at the Hilton as Tutti a Tavola from 13:00, 195 lei/pers, 92 lei/children between six and 18, free for children under six. There's a children's room with entertainers.

Crowne Plaza (At La Brasserie) Sunday brunch from 12:30 to 16:30. 177 lei/person. Children under six eat for free, children between six and 12 years old pay half price.

Howard Johnson Grand Plaza (At Avalon) Fusion brunch at Avalon every Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00. 180 lei/person, children under seven free, children between seven and 12 years half price. Free parking.

InterContinental (At Corso Brasserie). Sunday Brunch is held from 12:00 - 16:00 every Sunday, 175 lei/person, kids under six free, kids under 12 half price.

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel (At JW Steakhouse) Sunday brunch from 12:00 to 16:00. Costs 185 lei/pers, children between six and 12 half price, under six free.

Novotel The Novotel‘s Sunday brunch is held in the Cafe Theatro and runs from 12:00 - 16:00. Costs 190 lei/person, children under 12 free. Each Sunday features a slightly different theme/menu. Free underground parking.

Radisson Blu Sunday Blu Lagoon Brunch from 12:30 - 16:30 at the Poolside Grill. Costs 190 lei/pers, children under 12 half price.