The Best Local Restaurants in Chisinau

Discover the best local restaurants in Chisinau. Whether you’re looking for traditional Moldovan dishes or international cuisine, the city has something for every taste. Enjoy plant-based dishes at Vegan Phi Restaurant or have an authentic Moldovan meal at Gagauz Cricima. Explore these gems and many more, all handpicked by our Spotters, and taste the culinary flavors of Chisinau.

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22 Hidden Gems

Salat

Family restaurant

"Salat" is a family restaurant in Chisinau. Most of the time, I come here for lunch. They have bistro tables & a nice big buffet, and so are pretty cheap!

Restaurants

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Apr 9, 2025

Boulevard Cafe

Good and fast food

"Boulevard Cafe" in Chisinau is a nice cafe to have lunch at when it's raining, or enjoy a cup of natural tea. It's so cheap, too!

Bars

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Apr 7, 2025

Eli-Pili

Hookah and smoker friendly

"Eli-Pili" in Chisinau is a nice local with good service and excellent food (the pelimeni!). Here you can try Moldovan, Ukrainian & Russian food in a loft!

Bars

Restaurants

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Apr 2, 2025

Myata Café & Bar

Best hookah in the center

"Myata Café & Bar" in Chisinau is a great café that's ideal for lunch, breakfast or just a good old hookah. I can even recommend the piña colada!

Bars

Restaurants

Snacks

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Apr 2, 2025

Gagauz Cricima

My favorite Gagauz restaurant

"Gagauz Cricima" in Chisinau is probably one of my favorite Gagauz restaurants in the city. You should definitely try the Gozleme, Gagauz and the wine...

Restaurants

Igor

Socolov

Apr 2, 2025

Crosta

A breakfast with freshly baked bread

"Crosta" in Chisinau is the best manifestation of the new craft bakery trend that's appeared in the city yet. I love coming here for breakfast...

Coffee & tea

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Igor

Socolov

Apr 2, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Chisinau

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Nicoleta

Mihai

You?

Mihaela

Igor

Nicolai

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Nicoleta

Mihai

You?

Mihaela

Igor

Nicolai

Salat

Family restaurant

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Boulevard Cafe

Good and fast food

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Eli-Pili

Hookah and smoker friendly

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Myata Café & Bar

Best hookah in the center

Nicoleta

Seretinean

Gagauz Cricima

My favorite Gagauz restaurant

Igor

Socolov

Crosta

A breakfast with freshly baked bread

Igor

Socolov

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