Location: Cluj-Napoca
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Where to eat Italian food in Cluj-Napoca: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Italian food in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania. Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania, and though you (probably) won’t find vampires here, you can explore castles, fortresses, botanical gardens, museums and parks. Cluj-Napoca has a vibrant arts scene that embraces both the traditional and the progressive. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy classical concerts, theatrical performances, puppet shows and music of every genre, from jazz to modern pop to electronica.
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10. Pasta Nostra
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
At Pasta Nostra we cook "our pasta": a combination of passion for fresh pasta and recipes we discovered in our trips to Italy.
Reviewed By CliffS223
My wife and I visited on a Monday evening after a day of driving and touring around Cluj. Pasta Nostra is a charming restaurant with everything homemade. The owner is delightful and made us feel very welcome. We had two different dishes (bolognese and piselli) and tiramisu for desert. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Cluj for pleasure or business. Thank you for giving us the chance to be part of your trip to Cluj-Napoca. We are so happy you enjoyed your meal and we hope to see you again in our restaurant. Wish you all the best!
9. Bistro Sorriso Cluj-Napoca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Sorriso is a small bistro born from our passion for Italy, with its people and its beautiful music, but especially for Italian cuisine. A cozy place, with smiling people waiting to tell you the story behind every dish cooked here. We cook for your pleasur
Reviewed By flaviat882
I usually come here for lunch with coworkers. The restaurant offers a daily lunch, with 3 choices for main course, as the soup is on the house.I have tried a couple of their dishes, I have mostly always enjoyed the food served here. I can recommend their Pollo alla Parmigiana(Chicken with Parmesan crust), Penne Quattro Formaggi, Risotto. The only dishes I cannot recommend are the Pasta Bolognese and Tomato Soup. The meat used for them was clearly from a can, and it was cut in cubes and had a bit of sauce put over it. Quite horrible. The tomato soup, from the taste, it was just bored out of a can as well and seasoned a bit. But these were the only 2 dishes I disliked.Even though the place is packed during lunch, the staff are quite efficient and fast in their service. We don't usually have to wait long for them to take our order. It's also nice that they have an open kitchen and you can see the cooks making your food.In general, the place does serve great food, but there are a few instances when they might fail. The dishes are usually priced fairly, but they do have some more expensive dishes in my opinion, like the duck or seafood ones.
8. napoli centrale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Good Italian Food, Nice Garden Terrace
Reviewed By marktheshark2015
We stopped here for lunch and were surprised to see how much space was available in the back garden. The starter platter was huge. The pasta and pizza were both fresh and great quality.
7. Storia Cucina Centrale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriel S
We sat down at their terrace to serve a desert and refreshing drinks. In the first second we were warned by a naughty employee, that we can not take place at their terrace, myself and still in hand, a product from another trader. Instead of wondering what he could serve us, he was concerned about the product in my hand that was at Cornet and was still not finished. Still taking place, I asked another employee who can offer us as dessert, knowing that they have only one product, but did not know which one it is. I consulted the menu and found that there was only one product for dessert, chocolate focacia. Simple but complicated for those employees. We only consumed soft drinks and left. I am amazed that this place with such employees is in the center of the city, but I also noticed that the surrounding terraces were full, and they had the wind. Maybe this is the secret.
6. Tortelli Pasta Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 197 reviews
Looking for some great pasta? Weâve got you covered! Tortelliâs the only pasta bar in Cluj-Napoca, serving up some great handmade delicacies made after Italian recipes. Everything we offer is made in house, handcrafted from seasonal ingredients and combin
Reviewed By shelipp
on a hot evening we found an outside table to catch the breezes and street atmosphereservice was caring and helpful, food was superbgood valueloved it
5. Ristorante Exclusive
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By AndreiLaur
For me, is the best italian experience in romania. Fresh seafood, elegant atmosphere, i.m very pleasent every time when i go there. Friendly staff ready to help you. When you go to this restaurant you truly feel you are in italy. 5* for this.
4. Da Pino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 358 reviews
Small Italian eatery, guided by the saying "La cucina piccola fa la casa grande! Home made pasta, desserts, bakery and a wide range of artisanal Italian cheeses and charcuterie.
Reviewed By DuPainDuVinDuLapin
It's so sad the treatment by a few waiters can be disheartening, but Da Pino really is an awful experience for foreigners, especially if you are accompanied by 'coloured' friends or family.We went twice in two years to Da Pino, once because we were invited to the opening reception during the film festival, and the waiter was so angry at the sight of (well dressed, polite, but brown skin tonned) guests, that he pushed us into an inside corner under an air vent, which was so hot during the summer heat that nobody was able to stay, and politely stood outside and ordered some Gin's that our friend had mixed for the restaurant that night. A year later we went back, under the promise it was a good restaurant, and assuming it was a one off. We saw the same waiter, a mid 30s dark haired guy, joking with his (local) friends. There was one table outside he reluctantly gave us, removing the 'reserved' sign (that they place on all tables). We waited about 15minutes to order... he stared a few times but ignored, 15 turned into 40 minutes, when finally an organiser of the film festival (who was sat at the table next to us) yelled something, and pointed to us - ie: take their order. We did finally, and the experience just turned into an ordeal we don't want to remember.This kind of place really is a disgrace...
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3. Pizza Acrobatica
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Pizzeria in the center of Cluj-Napoca, at two-minute walk from Matei Corvin Square, Pizza Acrobatica offers a wide variety of Italian and Mediterranean dishes: pizza, pasta, salads, pizza roll-up (stromboli), antipasti, bruschetta.
Reviewed By coughandcath
Visited last weekend whilst in Cluj . Lovely pizza in a buzzy friendly place . Great tasting pizza and great value .
2. Tortelli Pasta Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 197 reviews
Looking for some great pasta? Weâve got you covered! Tortelliâs the only pasta bar in Cluj-Napoca, serving up some great handmade delicacies made after Italian recipes. Everything we offer is made in house, handcrafted from seasonal ingredients and combin
Reviewed By shelipp
on a hot evening we found an outside table to catch the breezes and street atmosphereservice was caring and helpful, food was superbgood valueloved it
1. Ciao New York
Overall Ratings
5 based on 120 reviews
Cozy and cool wine bar with italian comfort food.
Reviewed By 218janv
This charming Italian restaurant again delighted me with food and hospitality. I had vegetable cream soup and polenta with porcini, ending with cheese cake. It was all moth melting. Staff were top professional and available for advices. My recommendation is book in advance.
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