Popular Moldovan chain of eateries (there are more than 10 of these restaurants in Chisinau) comes to the centre of Bucharest. Charmingly decorated in a brilliant mix of traditional and hip you will love it the moment you walk in. The food is good, and as the name suggests (placinte means pies) there is a big range of pie on offer: potato pie, cheese pie, pumpkin pie and even apple pie. They are all good, made fresh (so you might have to wait a bit) and come served piping hot. There is much else besides, including the entirely recommended pelmeni, and the Moldovan version of mici. Part of the same place is Andy's Pizza: while good, the pies are better.