Whenever we see an open kitchen we always rejoice: we see it as a good sign of the house’s confidence in its own hygienic conditions. The menu is extensive and everything on it is well executed. A bright pleasant atmosphere on the ground floor of the Marriott, and bargain prices. Greatly recommended and hugely popular, though we've had reports recently of service not being up to scratch.

Also at B-dul Al. Serbanescu 87 (Phoenicia Grand Hotel), tel. 021 316 47 70.