Brasov’s beloved cellar restaurant serves proper Transylvanian cooking metres below street level – pork knuckle, polenta, sour soups and local wine in vaulted brick rooms. It is hearty, reasonably priced and full of locals celebrating; book or arrive early at weekends.
A Brasov institution on the Republicii promenade that runs from breakfast through late-night drinks – eclectic interiors, a long bar and a menu that covers Romanian classics and vegetarian options. In the evening it is one of the old town’s most reliable spots for a proper night out.
The unquestionable treasure of Brasov is the Piata Sfatului in the heart of the old town. Built in the 13th century, once used as a meeting place fo councilors is now used…