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Restaurant Casa Ghincea, located on Strada Madona Dudu in Craiova, is a hidden gem for lovers of Romanian traditional cuisine. Diners rave about the generous portion sizes and remarkably reasonable prices, making it a local favorite. Customers like Ioana Avram highlight dishes like the hearty beef sour soup and juicy grilled chicken breast, praising both flavor and presentation.
The atmosphere at Casa Ghincea adds to the dining experience. Marijn Pals comments on the vibrant ambiance, complete with live music that encourages a lively dining experience. The cozy environment is particularly inviting after a chilly day, as noted by Veneta Spasova, who appreciated the warm hospitality from the staff, including attentive service from their waiter, Florin.
Marina Trencheva recommends the daily special menu for budget-conscious food lovers, while Knud Hermansen emphasizes the sheer quantity of dishes, particularly the butcher's special, which is more than enough for two diners. All in all, Casa Ghincea is a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Romanian fare in a warm and welcoming setting. It's a culinary stop that guarantees not only a meal but also a memorable experience.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Restaurant Casa Ghincea
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Based on 2,279 reviewsRestaurant Casa Ghincea in Craiova is widely praised for its authentic Romanian cuisine, generous portion sizes, and reasonable pricing. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm and cozy atmosphere, making it a welcoming spot, especially during colder days. The quality of traditional dishes such as beef sour soup, sarmale, and mixed meat skewers is frequently commended, alongside attentive and friendly service. Proximity to the town center and the availability of a value-for-money daily menu add to its appeal. While the overall dining experience is highly regarded, a minor inconvenience related to bill splitting was noted. Overall, Casa Ghincea stands out as a reliable destination for those seeking genuine local flavors in a comfortable setting.
Very good food, very nice service. If there will be another trip to Craiova, we will go again, for sure, to have our lunch there. The servings are big, the price is good compared to the size of the servings. We tried Romanian traditional food and all the meals at the table were delicious: beef sour soup , grilled chicken breast with golden fries (wedges) , beans stu with pork knuckle , snitzel with mashed potatoes . We had no desserts. However, they weren’t looking so tasty. I honestly recommend the place!
The best restaurant where you can try Romanian traditional food in Craiova. The restaurant is not far from the town centre, about 10 min walking. The service is great and the food is amazing. The restaurant offers a menu of the day which is usually cheaper than the other meals on the menu. Overall, a great experience. I'll be visiting the restaurant again.
Very nice restaurant, very cozy, the most important, after all day being outside in the cold, the restaurant is super warmer. The food is very delicious and tasty, the stuff is super kind and nice. Special thanks to Florin,our waiter,thank you for your kindness. Unfortunately we were very hungry and i didn't make good pictures of the food, but everything was super delicious, especially the beef soup. We wish you all the best and we recommend Casa Ghincea with two hands
My first diner in Craiova had become one i will surely not forget. First of a bergenbier for just 2 euro is a great price and the overall service is really good. The food i ordered was the country sausages and special skewer. The sausages had such a strong herbal taste i really enjoyed it and the skewer had different sorts of meat and some bell pepper on it. The quality of the meat was really high aswell. But the atmosphere in this place really takes the top. The live band and everyone in the restaurant dancing made this a great experience! Really recommend this one!
I loved the ambiance of this place. Good authentic Romanian food. We tried the butcher's special which says it's for 2 but could really feed 4. Also got the sarmale (cabbage rolls) which were amazing. They could not split the bill down the middle though which was annoying.
The food is amazing.Service is fast and nice .Definitely i recommend,great restaurant!
A cozy restaurant with very good food, large portions, and quick and friendly service. Just be sure to check the table availability if you go during the weekend, on a Saturday afternoon we were very lucky to get the last table, as most of the restaurant was booked for a baptism. But even so, the service was nice and quick, so no complaints there.
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Opening hours
- Monday 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Tuesday (Today) 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
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