Restaurants

Restaurant Roman

A 22-seat kitchen run by Eleni & Yassine, serving the dishes their grandmothers argued about on Tuesday nights in Kreuzberg.

Strada Poienelor 5, Brașov 500419, Romania lei 20–40
4.4
759 notes from regulars
01 The story, in three paragraphs

Why everyone keeps coming back.

Nestled in the heart of Brașov at Strada Poienelor 5, Restaurant Roman serves as a delightful weekday oasis for locals and visitors seeking authentic, homemade Romanian cuisine without the tourist crowds. This cozy yet spacious eatery invites you in with its welcoming atmosphere and promise of hearty, flavorful dishes crafted with care.

Although the precise menu varies day-to-day, Restaurant Roman consistently delivers a tempting array of traditional plates ranging from rich BBQ delights to comforting rice dishes and traditional stews, each served with thoughtfully paired sides. The aroma of well-seasoned meats sizzling to tender perfection, combined with fresh, crunchy salads and luscious desserts, creates a sensory experience that lingers long after your meal. Vegetarian and vegan options occasionally appear, reflecting the kitchen’s flexibility and dedication to satisfying diverse tastes.

What truly sets this spot apart is the remarkable balance of quality and price. Customers like Fane GSM praise it as “the perfect place to have lunch,” highlighting both the “diverse and very tasty” food and the “best price in town.” Similarly, Dominika Jarczyńska emphasizes the excellent value, calling Restaurant Roman “truly recommend!” The generous portions and fresh flavors meet glowing reviews from repeat patrons such as Radu Maftei, who appreciates the “quantitatively high” meals and welcoming, clean environment.

The service is swift and friendly, ensuring you’re never kept waiting during your midday break. As Roman Adrian notes, the place offers “tasty food, fast service, decent prices,” making it a reliable weekday retreat. Just keep in mind that Restaurant Roman is closed on Sundays, as attentive visitor ExtraLiT (OFFICIAL) discovered after a couple of attempts.

For anyone venturing off the beaten path in Brașov, Restaurant Roman feels like a hidden gem—a space where the warmth of Romanian culinary tradition is served on a plate with genuine pride. Whether you seek a quick, satisfying lunch or a comforting meal to fuel your adventures, this restaurant wraps each dish in layers of flavor that are as honest as the folks who run it.

03 Notes from regulars

759 notes — the real pulse of the room.

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Fane GSM.
3 month ago
The perfect place to have lunch. Very good food, diverse and very tasty. Best price in town. I recommend!
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Roman Adrian.
3 month ago
Tasty food, fast service, decent prices. Off the tourist path and opened only during weekdays. We will always return when possible.
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Dominika Jarczyńska.
4 month ago
Very good prices and quality of food. Truly recommend!
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Radu Maftei.
4 month ago
I have been to this place multiple times, and I confirm that the food is very very tasty and quantitatively high for the price you pay. The service is also very nice. Clean and spacious place, where you can quickly grab your lunch.
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ExtraLiT (OFFICIAL).
4 month ago
The food is just magnificent. If you would like good homemade food, I really recommend this place. They might even have some vegetarian/vegan options but it depends on what they cook that day and it always varies. NOT OPEN ON SUNDAYS. I went 2 times on Sunday and it was closed . Really, Really good food. From BBQ to traditional food, or rice dishes, with sides, deserts and even drinks. They got good pickled peppers too. The atmosphere is cheap wedding like from the 2000's of Romania, you can feel and see the Ceaușescu vibe there. But people, customers and staff is very very nice, and if you talk bad to them I will find you!!! I added 2 stars for the atmosphere but it is 3-ish. Very calm relaxe, workers mostly eat there. Cheap and good, but please save a seat for me if I come by... AND DON'T EAT ALL THE FOOD
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Alex Tudor.
6 month ago
Self serving types of place, average to low food , not very expensive but not cheap . I won’t come back
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Eduard Dinu.
6 month ago
Starting of with the expectation that it is a factory canteen, it is clean, the food is good and affordable. The menu of the day is 27 Lei and for this to you get a soup, main course and a salad on the side. You can check the prices on the date in the photo.
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ricaflorin.
6 month ago
"Push the tray" type of restaurant (cantine) with simple, cheap and tasty Romanian dish recipes.
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04 When to visit & how to find us

Hours & the door on Bergmannstraße.

Opening hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday (today) 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Finding the door

Strada Poienelor 5, Brașov 500419, Romania

05 What makes this place friendly

The details you usually have to call and ask.

Service options
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Great dessert
Popular for
  • Lunch
Accessibility
  • No Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • No Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Dining options
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • No Table service
Amenities
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
Crowd
  • College students
  • Groups
Planning
  • No Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Parking
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