This is that rarity in Bucharest (and indeed Romania): an upmarket Romanian restaurant. The surroundings, location, exquisitely decorated dining rooms, service and choice of high quality food will convince you of that. This is one of very few places in Romania where you can enjoy an entire suckling pig (though note that you will need phone ahead and ask then to start preparing it a day in advance) and sample some of the best vintage wines Romania has ever produced.€€€€
Locanta Jaristea comments
- Italia Mattos - Vitoria
I loved it! - 31
August
2009Mihnea - Bucharest
I believe this is the only place in Bucharest where one can enjoy a dining experience, not just a meal and some decor. The venue is decorated like an old aristocrat's house, with antiques, a library, very old and exquisite silverware and artifacts, paintings on the walls: superb ambiance. Almost all guests are dressed for the occasion - like it was in the old times - and the staff is dressed like in the 30s. In the center there's a stage where miscellaneous musicians entertain the guests in 15-20 minutes parts. The music is really loud, so don't invite anyone there if you need to chat. The food is very good but a bit pricey, but watch out for the waiter's suggestion for a cold platter as a starter: you may regret it when the bill comes! - 02
March
2008Alex - Bucharest
The place is nice, the service is good, and dishes are traditionally large. The three hour show is interesting and diverse, but there is hardly any break and music is loud. A very good place for an entertaining evening, but definitely not if you want to chat. The harmonica player is possibly the best I have listened to in the country, apart from Ionita de Clejani's band and a Ukrainean player in Sucevita.
October
2009