Should probably be the first stop on the food and drink list of any visitor to Bucharest. Wonderful interiors – painted ceilings, ornate woodwork – make the place an attraction in itself, but do not leave without trying some food. The breakfast is worth getting up early for, the sarmale with mamaliga terrific, and the baked apple a simple, tasty treat. They even serve their own rather good beer. The service is usually good (now: it never used to be; back in the 1980s and 1990s it was infamously bad) and there is a terrace in summer. We should also mention the touristy but nevertheless enjoyable impromptu folklore show which takes place most evenings. Note that the restaurant remains open, despite the restoration being carried out on the facade.
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Comments
Peter
7. 11. 2025
I am a customer who is difficult to please in a restaurant. However, I have always thought the CCB was a delightful place to eat. I have never had any reason to complain about their food! I would recommend them to anybody. BUT... they are popular and the staff work very hard, so do not be upset if the service is not fast!
Peter
7. 11. 2025
Whenever I am hungry or thirsty, I always head for the Caru Cu Bere. I am a very choosy eater because I am an excellent cook. Therefore, I will not eat rubbish! The food at CCB is superb!
Vio
Vaslui
7. 11. 2025
Acceptable table position, chosen by me, considering that all the other tables were unoccupied at that time. At the time of booking, I was warned that I could rent the table for a maximum of four hours although, I repeat, after arriving in the restaurant, there was no occupied table. I asked for a first floor table and I was told that the floor will be only open after 12:00, fact which was not communicated to me when I made the reservation. A waiter with a tablet came to the table and with a rather cathegorical voice and unjustified superiority to clients, said we did not have any choice ( for example, he told us he did not know what soup was available, that , however, the cook comes from 12:00, meaning that any soup served at 10:00 is not prepared by a chef, but heated). I ordered two plates and after an acceptable time we were brought. I found that the meat was hard as a stone, as if they were prepared for a few days and reheated, and the onion was of dark color and a doubtful taste. It is a pity that a place with a perfect location and a unique architecture in Romania can offer a submodest serving and a food under the value of a crack in Berceni. The emblem of the restaurants in Bucharest and the casting plate of Birlic and Giugaru is in great danger and must be saved! I'm not going back to this location.
Bjornar Melland
Norway
7. 11. 2025
A fantastic Place. The service was rather slow, waited more than half an hour for the main course and when it arrived it was Cold. The second beer I ordered never came. However it was lunch time and the restaurant was almost full. But serving Cold Food is not acceptable. However most probably I will be back to give them a second chance.
Maggie
Andalusia, Alabama USA
7. 11. 2025
just finished eating here--service was awesome-food was delicious and building itself is beautiful!!
Mike R
Bucharest
7. 11. 2025
Never lets me down whwnever I bring guests here. Consistently brilliant.
Christine
7. 11. 2025
Poor service and cold food. It took 20 min to wait! Pricey for what it is. Vacamuuu is still the best. Best steak ever. Great and good service!
Peter
7. 11. 2025
I love Bucuresti. I visit regularly. The "Caru cu bere" is undoubtedly the best restaurant in town. The food is properly cooked and reasonably priced. I have always found the staff and management are helpful cheerful and approachable... particularly the gorgeous young ladies!
Ryan
7. 11. 2025
Food was great and cheap, the interior was very nice. The staff suffered from the condition the rest Bucharest's customer services do, that is: ignoring you, becoming annoyed when you ask for something, unable to smile and general unhelpful. Was also very smokey.
AlexTraveling.com
7. 11. 2025
Went to Caru' cu Bere last week and really loved it!Amazing and fast service, great food, great beer and it cost me about $15 !!! The interior of this restaurant is in fact simply amazing ;)recommended!