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Eating
There are plenty of lovely terrace cafes lining Piaţa Unirii and Piaţa Victoriei that serve a
mix of drinks and food.
The
spot for cheap eats, kebabs and pizza joints is the
student
complex
(Complexul Studentesc)
, south of the centre across the Bega Canal. This area is
home to many university buildings and dorms as well as street-food outlets, cheap cafes
and restaurants that cater mostly to students.
ROMANIAN
Casa Bunicii $$
( 0356-100 870;
www.casa-bunicii.ro
; Str Virgil Onitiu 3; mains 18-30 lei; )
The
names translates to 'Granny's House' and indeed this casual, family-friendly restaurant
specialises in home cooking and regional specialities from the Banat. The duck soup and
grilled chicken breast served in sour cherry sauce come recommended.
Nora $$
( 0256-218 204;
www.restaurantnora.ro
; B-dul Damboviţa 40, cnr Str Transilvania;
mains 15-30 lei; noon-midnight)
Reservations are a must to nab a spot on the terrace at
this popular, casual Romanian restaurant with a reputation for grilled meats. About 2km
out of the centre to the southwest but worth the taxi fare (about 10 lei)
ROMANIAN
Intermezzo $$
( 0256-432 429;
www.restaurant-intermezzo.ro
;
Piaţa Unirii 3; mains 22-36 lei, pizza
18-24 lei; noon-midnight)
This place has great pizzas and even better pastas. Dine on
the terrace on Piaţa Unirii or in the cellar restaurant.
ITALIAN
Casa cu Flori $$
( 0256-435 080;
www.casacuflori.ro
;
Str Alba Iulia 1; mains 18-28 lei; )
One of the
best-known restaurants in the city and for good reason. Excellent high-end Romanian
cooking with refined service at moderate prices. In nice weather, climb three flights to the
flower-lined rooftop terrace.
ROMANIAN
Eclipse $$
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