Where to eat in Craiova

Our personal picks, in the order we like them. All are in the central area. Price level: $ cheap, $$ mid-range, $$$ expensive.

In the central area

  1. 1

    Craft $$$

    4.6 · 1,848 Google reviews

    On the edge of the market, so you have a better chance of finding a table. Still, call to book.

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  2. 2

    Downtown $$

    4.2 · 1,213 Google reviews

    Right in the old town. We used to like their burgers.

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  3. 3

    ACSA $$

    4.3 · 335 Google reviews

    Good food here too.

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  4. 4

    Iberico $$

    4.3 · 1,697 Google reviews

    Mostly Spanish tapas. It is small and hard to find a table in the evening.

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  5. 5

    Restaurant Ardelenesc Osanu $$

    4.4 · 2,263 Google reviews

    For traditional food.

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  6. 6

    Roata $$

    4.0 · 455 Google reviews

    Traditional food again.

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  7. 7

    Nolla Brunch

    4.9 · 328 Google reviews

    For delicious brunches.

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A little outside the centre

They are not in the central area, but not very far either, except for Olive and Mythos.

The Wave

5.0 · 140 Google reviews

Newer, with very good reviews and quite close to the apartment.

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The Manor $$$

4.6 · 1,258 Google reviews

Fine dining.

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Epoca $$$

4.5 · 1,504 Google reviews

They have private parking across the street.

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Nobel $$

4.5 · 762 Google reviews

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Trattoria Il Calcio $$

4.4 · 811 Google reviews

A very pleasant terrace, right across from our complex. If you need it, we can find you a parking space for a few hours.

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Padella 1895 $$

4.5 · 875 Google reviews

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Artizan 35 $$

4.6 · 791 Google reviews

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Mythos $$

4.3 · 1,955 Google reviews

Farther from the apartment.

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Olive $$

4.6 · 968 Google reviews

Farther from the apartment.

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Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, checked in October 2026, and may have changed since.

Right next to the apartment

Cafés and restaurants 200–250 m from the building: Milkflower, La Pizza Di Nonno and Pizzeria Valentino (according to Booking.com).

Tips

  • During the Christmas market and at weekends, book ahead.
  • Check the reviews before you choose: our taste may not be fully aligned with yours.
  • If you have a car, do not take it into the centre; take a Bolt/Uber.
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