Busteni

Bușteni is a small mountain town in the north of Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is located in the Prahova Valley, at the bottom of the Bucegi Mountains, that have a maximum altitude of 2,505 m. Its name literally means tree-logs in Romanian. Wikipedia.
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The experience at Cantacuzino Castle garden was fantastic! The terrace offers an incredible view and the food was delicious. Daniel, our friendly waiter, provided excellent recommendations to enhance our experience. The service was prompt and they even catered to pets, which is a major plus. If you're in Busteni, this restaurant is a must-visit! It boasts the best view in town with attentive waiters and delectable cuisine.
Great experience after a walk in the Cantacuzino Castle garden! The view from the terace is amazing and the food was great. Daniel, the waiter who took our table was very nice, he reccomended us what to take in order to have a great experience. The food came very fast! They are also very friendly to pets which for us was extremely important as we had our German Shepard with us. A must try if you are in the area of Bușteni!
Larisa Vancea — Google review
Overall, one of the best restaurants we've been to in Romania. It's not just the food that does it justice, it's also the location, the atmosphere, and the staff. Situated within Cantacuzino Castle, the restaurant has a terrace and multiple seating areas. You can opt for one of the detached rooms if you're looking for a more intimate experience. The food is spectacular in every aspect. The presentation is stunning, the taste is incredible, and the portions are just the right size. What makes it even better is the wine pairing options. Canta Cuisine offers a wide selection of the world's best wines. Expect to pay the premium. The staff was incredibly friendly from start to finish. We had a great time interacting with our server, who was very knowledgeable about the dishes and the wines. The service itself was flawless. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a top class restaurant experience.
Liviu-Cristian Mihon — Google review
Really great place to enjoy a bit of silence. You are surrounded by nature with an awesome view of the mountains. We stayed on the terrace because we wanted to enjoy the view but the restaurant is just as beautiful. Friendly personnel.
Emma Kovacs — Google review
5 stars on all levels ! The food is refined and tasty, the ambiance & the decor are perfect, and the service is very professional 👌
Nizar Kassis — Google review
Best view in Busteni, with very nice waiters. + food is verry good and the waiters are so nice and the service was good - it was cold to eat on the terrace even if they have heaters ( but Mihai , the waiter, was so polite and ask as if we want to move inside) just the view was so beautiful that it deserve to stay outside
Chira Petre — Google review
220 RON for 2 persons (2xpasta, 2xdrinks,1xdesert). The food was very good but overpriced. The service wasn't great.
Tina — Google review
Exquisite location (still you have to pay a 20 ron fee per person for entering the domain Cantacuzino) and very very good food. Correct portions, one entry and a principal are too much ;) Good service, quite high prices but with the view and the quality of the food they make sense. To be tried if you get to Busteni!
Bonfood Romania — Google review
I feel like this restaurant is a bit overrated, the food is good but nothing special, the service is quick but the views and atmosphere are nice, which in part justify the price as such a location is probably expensive. Also some of the dishes were not available, about 3. I would probably not come again not because it's bad but it's a bit pricey and not worth it to visit often
David Stefan — Google review
We where almost every year here since 2014 when they had the great chef Romică. We tried last Sunday to go and have lunch with our kids, but the guards at the entrance tried to charge us with 80 ron for the entrance on the domain!!!! So we turned back and went elsewhere …. Come on guys, what is going on, 10% is not enough anymore?
Octavian G. — Google review
The first thing that I noticed coming in is the beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant has two different rooms and each of them is decorated differently. The food is tasty and beautifully set on the plate, they really pay attention to detail. The drinks menu is extensive and of high quality (leave the car at home so you can enjoy yourself is my advice). Lastly we were served in a memorable way by Mihai - he’s knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, but also easy to talk to and fun, we shared some laughs over the course of the dinner.
Tiberiu Jivu — Google review
Excelent food, award winning chefs and Daniel from the staff was amazing. We loved the home-made pasta, the stake and their signature cakes, which we came back for the second day again. The restaurant also has the most breathtaking view of the mountains and chic tables with flowers. A 5 star location and very select, perfect for a dinner at a castle. Will definetely return!
Laura LauraM — Google review

2La etaj

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Located just 950 meters away in Busteni, La etaj is a restaurant offering international cuisine. Visitors have praised the good food and reasonable prices, as well as the friendly staff. The terrace provides a lovely view of the mountains, making it a pleasant dining spot. The menu features diverse and well-prepared dishes, with options for different dietary preferences. While some experienced longer wait times for their meals, others found the service to be professional and efficient.
Very good food, nice restaurant and good prices. I had the "tochitura" and it was quite good. Only a little bit salty but maybe this is only my opinion. My boyfriend had ribs with chips and barbecue sauce and it was very good also. Overall, satisfied of it. One more thing, the bathroom was very clean.
Mariana Sofica Nica — Google review
Tasty food, not very generous portions. We entered 6 people, found a table of 5 and the waiter pointed out that they only have 5 chairs for that table. Apparently it was fine after we asked some other table to lend us a chair. After that, it was fine, until the desert. We waited around 30 minutes for papanasi and one lava cake, and they arrived cold after all that time. Also the waiter was hard to find for any extra request along the lunch.
Isabela-Marina Barbu — Google review
We ate burgers and they were so fresh and delicious, one of the best burgers I ever ate! Lemonade was also very, very tasty. Overall, great service and food. Also the view was the best, with the Heroes Cross of Caraiman mountain
Crina — Google review
The service was exceptional as well as the food. I can't recommend this place enough. This restaurant should be the standard and an example for all restaurants in Romania. Prices are very decent and food is tasty. I ate spaghetti carbonara and it was delicious.
alex a — Google review
We arrived in the city Busteni and decided to visit this restaurant. We didn't make a mistake. The restaurant is quite large, many seats, two floors. We were served by a female waitress, she took our order, everything was fine. We ordered two cocktails, chicken with vegetables, chicken wings with potatoes and a salad. The food was really very tasty, well prepared! Good prices! But, unfortunately, there were also several unpleasant moments: 1. We waited for food for an hour, that’s a very long time! 2. Broken dishes are not good for a restaurant. 3. The vegetable salad was cut haphazardly (it didn’t look very good)! The whole moment can be seen in the photo. But the food was really great, thank you!
Veronika Vasylchuk — Google review
Overall satisfied with the location, atmosphere, and diverse menu. However, the service was quite inattentive and one of the mutton dishes ordered was oppresssively salty/fatty. The other dishes ordered were pretty delicious though
Bea Khlm — Google review
Good food, decent prices, nice staff. I saw the reviews regarding the staff but we didn't experience such behaviour. We ate here twice, we were served by 2 waiters but both were very nice and with their smiles on their faces. As i said, the food was very good and it came very fast on both occasions. Very nice view to the mountains on the terrace. I gave only 4 stars because the 1st we ate inside and it was really, really hot.
ALABALA GAMES — Google review
Overall good place to have dinner. Special BBQ chicken with bacon and mozzarella was nice (recommend!) but other dish with quarter chicken was a little bit too dry (not sure if it was left in oven for too long or something else...). Nice atmosphere and good professional service. Again, worth a visit.
Tomas — Google review
I went yesterday at this restaurant, and I had a delicious meal. I ordered a burger which came as well with potato chips and some ketchup-mayonnaise sauce. The burger was delicious and quite big, it had the buns fluffy and the meat was great. The only thing that I didn't like is the service, because from the time my order was taken to the time the food came, it took 50 minutes. I felt a little bit pressured because I came into the restaurant at 20:50, the food came at 21:50 and the restaurant was supposed to close at 22:00. I was not pressured by any means by the waiters, but I just didn't feel good make them wait for me, even if it wasn't my fault.
Popescu Robert — Google review
La etaj has very friendly staff, diverse menu and very tasty and we'll cooked food. Ended up going here to eat every night during my holiday. Food is grouped by protein type and menu și very descriptive of what calories are in the dishes. Would highly recommend going at least once there if you visit Busteni.also the view is outstanding
Iulian Florin — Google review
The restaurant has a nice terrace with a view towards the mountains. The service was quick, the prices are good and the beer is very cheap in comparison with other restaurants in the town.
Constantin Olteanu — Google review
We had a fab time here! Great staff, delicious food, super tasty and massive portions! Good value :) we went at night but in the day the best view of the mountains!
Rossy Lyne — Google review
Ok food, fast and nice service. Quiet atmosphere.
Manuel Mendes Correia — Google review
Bulevardul Libertății nr. 67, Bușteni 105500, Romania+40 729 960 888

3Restaurant La Cerdac

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The menu at Restaurant La Cerdac is inspired by the cuisine of yesteryears but updated to suit modern tastes. In the past, guests of Villa Leonida (where the restaurant is located) were invited to dine in the lavish veranda known as La Cerdac. There, hosts delighted them with authentic Romanian culinary delights prepared by experienced and trained chefs. This restaurant offers both traditional Romanian dishes and international cuisine.
Excellent to enjoy your meal here👌 The service is great - the waiters have the know how, are chatty and welcoming. The atmosphere is cozy and calm, with a nice view of Bucegi Mountains. The wine selection is great! I loved their house red wine. The food... Divine! Most of them are traditional dishes with a twist of simplicity, yet amazing taste! The cheese potatoes and the cooked brain are some of the options on the list, but there were so many dishes that tempted me it was hard to choose from. Will definitely come back to try more!
Ana-Maria Anghel — Google review
Great food, amazing view and the staff is very kind and friendly.
Alexandra Calota — Google review
We had a great experience in this restaurant, the food was tasty and for good prices. The view is amazing. We will return with pleasure.
Cristina Perjaru — Google review
Great place, very good food, awesome view.
Andrei Cicedea — Google review
The restaurant itself looks nice enough, though a bit eclectic in style. The staff is friendly. The food is ok, though nothing to write home about, while overall very expensive for what it really is. Be mindful that the prices for most dishes are expressed "per weight", not per portion.
Ionut-Cristian Florescu — Google review
We enjoyed a really nice dinner with delicious food. Staff was very friendly and the view was breathtaking
Tudor Niculescu — Google review
Great view, very nice and cosy, fresh food, excellent service! Best to reserve in advance in high season. Parking available.
marius avram — Google review
Superb view, very good food, super friendly staff, definitely recommend it!.
Paul Mcv — Google review
Very nice place with scenic view, tasty food and friendly personnel
Anca Ioana — Google review
Beautiful scenery terrace, kind service, nice atmosphere music, best barbecued potatoes:)
Cristina Lepadatu — Google review
First of all, the service was one of the worst we’ve had. Coming into the restaurant, the waiters were avoiding eye contact so we really had to make an effort to speak to them and then bad tone to just tell us to sit at one table that was free. Not even a “hello”. We had to wait for the food for about an hour which we didn’t have with a young baby. Eventually we went outside only to get an average food lacking taste. The couple sat next to us complained also about the poor meat quality that they couldn’t even eat. The view of the mountains was nice but the windows were so dirty that you could barely see out so that was a shame. One toilet for ladies and one for men, dirty. Overall disappointing experience. Also not child friendly at all, lucky with the small piece of grass in the front where the baby could play.
Melinda Bignell — Google review
Strada Șoimului 11, Bușteni 105500, Romaniahttps://www.vilaleonida.ro/restaurant-busteni-la-cerdac+40 751 189 801

4Kayus Restaurant

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The award-winning hotel, recognized as the Best Boutique Hotel in Romania 2022, features an exceptional restaurant specializing in fine dining. This culinary gem caters to both fusion food enthusiasts and those who prefer traditional Romanian cuisine.
Personally, I love everything about this place, starting of course with the food - the fine dining restaurant is one of the bests I have experienced - absolutely delicious, with very decent prices and amazingly looking (as you can see in the photos). The staff is extremely polite and welcoming ♥️ Such sweethearts! And the rooms are super tidy and comfy - all you need for a relaxing week! Not to mention the view of the mountains - purely splendid! I also recommend the lovely jacuzzi in the evening 👏🏻👏🏻 Definitely I will return here as often as possible! All the best to the owners!
Laura Savu — Google review
I am french and a gastronomie lover, I always love to try Michelin stars restaurant et other kind …. and I really don’t understand people who give bad review on this restaurant ! The chef do a very good work we’ve been 2 times and all courses was great ! And prices are very reasonable ! This is not a typical restaurant it’s a fine dining restaurant, even weathers are sympathetic ( very rare in romania lol ) this restaurant deserve a 4.5 !
Arno — Google review
Loved the food. Surprisingly great dining experience for a boutique restaurant. Their hot tub is also amazing. Great view. We had their Beet carpaccio, mushroom cream soup, beef stroganoff, chicken and chocolate dome. Each thing was beautifully served and delicious. Service was also friendly and quick.
Shivani Sharma — Google review
Great selection of food in the menu. The food was tasty and according to the price point. The service was really good and fast.
Valentina Nica (Valle) — Google review
I totally recommend Kayus Restaurant, the pasta is absolutely delicious (coming from a guy who has tasted pasta in most places in Bucharest and lived in Italy for some time now). Also a must try is the reinterpretation of the local desert “papanasi”. Well done chef! The table service is very good, friendly people working here, got a lot of local tips and information. 5 stars for sure.
Emanuel M — Google review
Best restaurant in busteni for fine dining! Everything was perfect! Food its amazing. I will be back!
tania surugiu — Google review
Amazing service, and lots of help from the waiter for English translations 🙏 The food (Rigatoni Stroganoff) was amazinggg and one of the best pasta dishes I've had
James — Google review
Live music was like really loud karaoke the only wine by the glass was 32 lei for a small, airplane bottle that you can buy with 5 lei in the store.. so really cheap and low quality wine sold at an incredibly high price Restaurant room is small and badly ventilated, however they offer people to smoke hookah I had pasta and while not necessarily bad, there was nothing outstanding. My friends had the same experience.
E Eugen — Google review
Nice design but the service is not fitting to the level of design
x-press — Google review
Strada Clăbucetului 7, Bușteni 105500, Romaniahttps://kayus.ro/+40 769 077 165

5Pizza Station Busteni

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Pizza Station Busteni is a small but delightful pizzeria that shouldn't be overlooked. The Capricciosa pizza, with its sesame-sprinkled crust, gooey cheese, fresh olives, and savory ham, is a standout dish that surpasses offerings from larger chain restaurants. The customer service is also commendable. Whether you're into vegetarian options or meaty toppings, the pizzas here are bursting with flavor and definitely worth a try.
Usually near the train station you will not find normal place where to eat. But this time there was an exception. We had few min before train that’s why we decided to try. It was amazing experience. Pizza was sooo delicious! Good service.🤩💯
Veronika Vasylchuk — Google review
I could not recommend this place more. Yes, it's tiny and yes, it may not catch your eye but please give it a go!! I shared a Capricciosa with my friend, it was served quickly, with sesame sprinkled crust, melting cheese 🧀, fresh olives 🫒 and ham. It was warm and so delicious, beat all top chain restaurants I tried before. Keep it up and thank you for the lovely customer service 🥰
Francesca D — Google review
At 5 pm there were only 2 slices of Capeiciosa available. Pizza tasted OK. Staff was not very helpful. Good view over the mohntains.
Justyna Maria — Google review
We have been on our way to sibiu, we have chodem the place because of high rating. I've asked service if I can pay by card, i recived information that there is only cash payment. I've went to nearby ATM, withraw cash and came to order chosen pizza. I've paid,but recived no bill. I've been waiting almost 50min, and after that time i haven't recived my order. I was amazed about such a Long time od service,because in most cases i recived pizza in 15min... I resigned for my order and recived money back, but I can't understand such a long time of service,especially when employees had time for cigarette and phone calls. It's a pity,because pizza looked very testy,I was starving and it was the only opportunity for as to eat... It was the only one disapointing situation during my one week trip in Romania.
Michał Kozik — Google review
The pizza is full of flavour! We enjoyed both the vegetarian options and the ones with meat! Very good!
Lavinia Cristina Iosif-Lazăr — Google review
No toilet, even though EU norms oblige to it.
Matei Buta — Google review
Very good pizza, incl. by slice. Vegetarian options as well. Too bad they didn't have draught beer though they advertise it. All in all, just the perfect stop before your train leaves.
Sinziana Mihalache — Google review
It's a little pricey, so at first look I was skeptical about the place. But when you taste the pizza, it's worth every penny. This is the best pizza in town by far!
Viorel Popovici — Google review
Gara CFR, Bușteni 105500, Romaniahttps://busteni.pizzastation.ro/meniu/+40 722 619 393
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