Moldovan cuisine is renowned for its simplicity and rich flavors. Thanks to its geographic location, Moldova has absorbed diverse culinary traditions while maintaining its authentic character. In this article, Voyages Moldavie presents a curated selection of the best Moldovan restaurants around the world, where you can savor traditional dishes such as mămăligă, sarmale, plăcinte, and fine Moldovan wines.
Moldova Restaurant (Bar) — Mérignac, France
Moldova Restaurant welcomes its guests in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The venue features a large summer terrace and comfortable guesthouses. The menu highlights traditional Moldovan specialties, including roasted meats, fresh fish, homemade soups, and exceptional Moldovan wines. An outdoor grill menu is also available for a unique dining experience.
Moldova Restaurant — Spain
This family-run restaurant serves authentic Moldovan and Romanian cuisine. Guests can enjoy signature dishes such as mămăligă, sarmale, plăcinte, grilled meats, and homemade bread. Each recipe is carefully prepared following traditional Moldovan culinary practices, ensuring an authentic dining experience.
Restaurant “La Taifas” — Prague, Czech Republic
Opened in 2022, La Taifas offers an authentic Moldovan culinary experience in the heart of Prague. The menu features traditional dishes such as zamă, fried fish, plăcinte, grilled peppers, pelmeni, syrniki, and crepes, complemented by Moldovan wines. In 2023, the founders received an award from the Embassy of Moldova in the Czech Republic in recognition of their contribution to promoting Moldovan cuisine.
Restaurant “Noroc” — California, USA
Located in Sacramento, Noroc was opened in 2018 by Alexandru and Liudmila Sîrbu. Guests can enjoy traditional Moldovan dishes such as cheese mămăligă, plăcinte, borscht, and homemade desserts. In 2025, the Los Angeles Times ranked Noroc among the 101 best restaurants in California.
Moldova Restaurant — Phuket, Thailand
Founded by a Moldovan couple, Moldova Restaurant in Phuket offers a rich menu featuring zamă, borscht, plăcinte, mămăligă, and sarmale. Its founder, Daniela Milentii, originally from Hîncești, has been sharing Moldovan flavors with visitors to the island for over ten years.
Central Park Café — New York, USA
Opened in 2024 by Moldovan chef Agnessa Pitușcanu, Central Park Café is located in Manhattan, near Central Park. The menu showcases Moldovan-inspired creations, including crispy mămăligă bites, cheese turnovers, vegetable varenyky, and other original appetizers.
Restaurant “Noroc” — Tokyo, Japan
Since 2014, Noroc has been a reference point for the Moldovan diaspora in Japan. Guests can enjoy mămăligă, borscht, plăcinte, sarmale, mititei, Olivier salad, and Moldovan wines. It is the only Moldovan restaurant in Tokyo, appreciated by locals eager to discover this cuisine.
Restaurant “Inima” — Bordeaux, France
Founded by Oksana Crețu from Cahul, Inima showcases the expertise of a renowned Moldovan chef. While it does not serve traditional Moldovan dishes, it caught the attention of the Michelin Guide in 2023 and participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Why Try Moldovan Cuisine Abroad? Each dish is a journey to Moldova. Even in a busy city, the taste of mămăligă or the aroma of a freshly baked plăcintă will take you to a warm Moldovan home.
After this culinary discovery, Voyages Moldavie offers gastronomic tours in Moldova: wineries, traditional markets, picturesque villages, and cooking workshops for authentic Moldovan dishes.
Interested? Contact us today and experience the unique flavors of Moldovan gastronomy!
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