Crama Sibiană is a cosy traditional cellar restaurant right on Sibiu's lovely Piața Mică, tucked below street level in a vaulted brick basement. It leans warmly into the folk theme — rustic decor, traditional music, staff in costume — without tipping into gimmick, and has long been a go-to for a hearty plate of Transylvanian home cooking in the heart of the old town.
The menu is a roll-call of Romanian classics: sarmale (stuffed cabbage rolls), mici (grilled minced-meat rolls), polenta with cheese and soured cream, rich stews and, to finish, pillowy papanași doughnuts with jam and cream. Prices are gentle and portions generous, whether you eat down in the atmospheric cellar or out on the square.
Local tip: Grab a terrace table on Piața Mică in warm weather for the people-watching, or the cellar when it is cool. Save room for the papanași — they are the classic finish — and book ahead at peak times in summer.
Good to know
- Where: Piața Mică 31, Sibiu
- City: Sibiu