Romanian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

Little Bucharest Bistro

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"Consistantly delicious, hearty and eclectic cuisine combined with friendly service and a homey ambiance always make for a pleasurable experience. ..."

Matthew Qui Tango

"One of the finest restaurants we dined at while in Chicago. The place is nice and the staff makes you feel like you’re at home. Great food and..."

Alina Gamal

"The most amazing restaurant I have ever been to. Amazing value, incredible atmosphere, and huge portions! I would make the trip to Chicago just to..."

Robert Danger Boberg

"I had such a great time celebrating my Birthday at Little Bucharest! The food was great, the service was great, and i would definitely recommend this..."

Meli Cruz

"We had driven by this restaurant so many times but finally stopped in tonight. This is a hidden gem. From the second you walk in, you feel a warmth..."

Yasmin Pinheiro

"Awesome food, ambience, drinks ... absolutely don't miss this restaurant if you are visiting Chicago � .... and have chitchat with owner, he is..."

Zoran J. Bobic

"Super nice and attentive staff - and the food was excellent! The 3 course meal is the best..."

James Lai

"Best experience thus far in Chicago! My husband is Romanian and the food was authentic (mama liga to die for)! Hospitality was beyond European..."

Valerie Sherb

"Best salmon I've ever had (and I live in the Pacific Northwest). Amazing service, incredible food, treat yo'self and eat..."

Emily Dolphin

"The boss and the employees are extremely welcoming and humble. The boss is funny and he's the only person I'll take sarcasm from lol the place is..."

Selestino Gutierrez

"The best Romanian Traditional food !!! We know Mr Branko the owner for over 17 years , it’s a very welcoming funny guy always trying to make you..."

Florentin Feier

"A great neighborhood find in Chicago, great meal - great service, lots of..."

Paula Barnes

"We had such a great time this evening. The service was truly excellent. Our server took time to explain the dishes to us. The food was simply..."

Richard Tucker

"My Aunt came in from California and our family went here yesterday. I had never been to a Romanian 🇷🇴 restaurant before! My mom and Aunt are..."

Becky Boehmer

"Great little place, very quaint. Staff is very lively, and friendly! Food was delicious. Polenta best I ever had. Owner is so nice, and funny. Can't..."

Monica Torres

"A new Chicago favorite for us. Great food with incredible service and..."

Cliff Barnes

"Great restaurant, great food, great service and good atmosphere we felt so welcomed! Thank you and keep up the good..."

Ionuț-Gabriel Burlacu

"Went there for my birthday. The were so accommodating and welcoming! The wait staff was incredibly nice and the food (roasted lamb and pig) was..."

David Kanson-Benanav

"First time picking up from this legendary place (50 years in business!!) and I wish we knew about this place sooner. Great variety and quality of..."

Laura Prelletz

"Great food, exceptional service! We had a birthday party here and the appetizer sausages were very tasty. I ordered the braised short rib which was..."

Kino Zhou

"This was by far one of the best treatments I've experienced! My friends and I stopped here after the Cubs game to try out the food, and we were..."

Lidia Braboveanu

"I absolutely love this place even though it's my first time going here to get take out in this pandemic time! The stuffed cabbage and schnitzel was..."

Francis F

"Food was delicious. Was surprised to discover that I like stuffed cabbage, which was very tasty. Service was good. Clearly family owned with the..."

Katie Chapman

"I can honestly say Little Bucharest Bistro is truely the best place to go. The food and services feels right at home. I personally recommend anybody..."

Alexander Ruzicic

"Amazing food and friendly staff. Went there for their Sunday pig and lamb roast and it was amazing. The owner really makes you feel like family...."

Joey BC

"Spare ribs gulash is something that everyone need to try here, 5 hours slowcooked meat just melts in your mouth with delicious other ingredients...."

Anikó Ükös

"Like this place. Went in to pick up to go dinners and our free cabbage roll. Met the owner Branko & Just as important got to meet Violetta his..."

Michael Campbell

"I felt like I was walking into my grandparents' house for this first date. It was comfortable and cozy, there were people speaking different Slavic..."

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