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Eating
Calea Republicii is a stroller's paradise, lined with cheerful eateries and cafes. Most of
Oradea's terrace cafes and restaurants double as bars in the evening.
INTERNATIONAL
Graf $$$
( 0259-421 421;
www.restaurantgraf.ro
;
Str Barbu Stefanescu Delavrancea 3; mains
30-70 lei; 11am-11pm; )
Graf is arguably Oradea's nicest restaurant and a perfect
splurge option. The menu features wood-grilled steaks, fish and pork; the caramelized
duck leg served on our visit was one of our best meals in Romania. Desserts feature
cheesecake and homemade ice cream, and the wine list is top notch.
Rosecas $$
( 0745-265 673;
www.rosecas.ro
; Str Traian Moşoiu 17; mains 16-25 lei; )
This in-
formal everyman place serves excellent home-cooked Romanian and Hungarian fare, like
chicken paprikash and duck, as well as delicious salads and homemade chicken soup. In
summer, sit on the small terrace squeezed in between two buildings.
ROMANIAN
Lactobar $
(
www.lactobarretrobistro.ro
; Calea Republicii 11; mains 8-15 lei; 8am-11pm;
CAFE
)
Even if you're not hungry, stop by this charming, very kid-friendly 'retro bistro' on the
main street. The colourful decor of period-piece found objects is remarkable, topped off
with an orange, ultra-cool Dacia automobile. The menu is less amazing, mostly burgers
and sandwiches, but people come for the fun - not the food.
Cyrano $$
( 0740-163 943; Calea Republicii 7; mains 14-30 lei; 8.30am-midnight Mon-Fri,
9.30am-midnight Sat, 11am-midnight Sun; )
Popular hang-out ideal for people-watch-
ing from the coveted terrace tables. Though the menu teems with Romanian favourites,
the incredible beef and veggie stew in a bread bowl (
ciorbă de viţet cu tarhon in chiflă
) is
all the food you need.
ROMANIAN
