This place used to be quite bad, but then they refurbished it and now it is way better than the infamous Terasa Doamnei next door, with its bad service. They serve the regular no frills traditional dishes at a reasonable price, while the terrace next door (which also belongs to them) is a nice place to relax in summer. In autumn it hosts a great "mustărie", where they bring freshly made grape must, very sweet and refreshing before it turns into wine. I like the way the waiters calculate your bill at the end, by just casting a smart glance over your empty dishes (but they do not overcharge). I also like the lăutar band that has a low key, pleasant repertoire and do not (usually) annoy customers by coming to play at tables. When there is no live music, they play a list of Oltenia songs and even that in low volume which is a welcome thing in this country.

Among the recommended dishes there is the ‘ciorbă de perișoare’ (En. meatball soup with sour cream, topped with fresh dill), very popular with Bucharestians at home, but not so frequently found in restaurants; the pastrami is not bad either, while the papanași get a 7 out of 10 due to the jam which has not passed my test.

I like the typical Oltenia honesty with which they end the menu:

If you enjoyed it, tell others too. If you didn’t enjoy it, tell us only. (ad literam in English in the menu)

GPS - N44 26.034 E26 05.989

It lies just to the back of the National Bank.

Str. Academiei 2