Doïna — Restaurant in Paris

Doïne is a hidden gem in the heart of the city, offering an authentic Romanian dining experience that feels like stepping into a warm, family-run home. This cozy, family-owned restaurant is not just about the food—it’s about the love and care that goes into every detail, from the warm welcome to the incredible flavors that transport you straight to Romania.

The food is simply spectacular. Each dish is packed with flavor, the seasonings are beyond compare, and every bite reflects the passion that the family puts into their cooking. Whether it's traditional Romanian stews, fresh salads, or hearty mains, the food leaves you wanting more.

The atmosphere is as comforting as the food itself. The rustic decor, filled with wooden accents, photos, and charming plates, creates a cozy and homely vibe. The tables and chairs are rustic yet incredibly comfortable, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal with loved ones.

Doïne has unfortunately received some negative reviews due to a mix-up with the neighboring Café Le Dôme, a tourist trap that has left many disappointed. Don’t be fooled—Doïne is a world apart, offering genuine hospitality and incredible food, making you feel like part of the family every time you visit.

If you’re looking for a place where you can feel at home, with lovingly prepared meals and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Doïne is the...

OMG! My first and probably last 1 star review. I'm sorry but this place just isn't good. We found this restaurant randomly and decided to have dinner. It said Romanian restaurant. Now, I'm from Albania, hence I thought this place will have some lovely local cuisine and it was sure we were going to enjoy it.

Inside it's warm, small and very cosy place so we were feeling pretty good about our choice. We both ordered fish in different styles - my boyfriend's (now my husband) fish came with mashed potatoes swimming in a garlic sauce. Let me tell you, despite how many times he brushed this teeth and chewed gum, that smell of garlic didn't leave for 1 full day. We both felt so sick of it afterwards, it was just too much :(. My fish came grilled along with some very sad veggies, just not taste , so bland and so sad. Disappointed and still hungry (I obviously couldn't finish my tasteless fish) we ordered some kofta (meatball) as I was sure this would be good since it's something i've had before in other countries nearby Romania. It was another disaster. I was left contemplating, how bad can a place screw up? I mean, how hard is it to make tasty food? Gosh, definitely stay away from this place. I can still remember the garlic smell :(

Visited...

Doina had quite interesting reviews, ranging from great feedback to really bad ones. As I am originally from Romania, I decided to retry some of the dishes from my childhood memories and give this place a chance;

1. polenta with cheese (mamaliga cu branza): pretty good and close to original!

2. meatball soup (ciorba de perisoare); pretty good but not as acid as the original. The pepper however was excellent and just as I remembered: hot hot hot!

3. pavlova with red fruit; not something I had as a child but was pretty nice!

4. Ursul beer; good! Surprisingly standard!

The service was unique, we were treated well but the personnel had open, loud fights, treating each other very disrespectfully which became stressful given they were shouting to each-other pretty grotesque things across the restaurant and directly over our heads.

If you have a sense of humor; this was like dining with a live Romanian soap-opera show! Understanding what they were saying even brought some embarrassment (for the dining guests, they seemed unbothered by public shame).

If you can cope with a bit of drama while eating, then this place is not too bad. But if you are looking for a relaxed environment, this restaurant is not...