Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc — Restaurant in Bucharest

I was very excited to visit Hanu' lui Manuc because of its remarkable history. I love historic restaurants and will go out of my way to experience them, and this property is undeniably beautiful. It was a little hard to find when dropped off by Uber, but stepping inside felt like stepping back in time. That said, the dining experience did not live up to the setting. Communication was difficult with my first server, who didn’t speak much English. I want to be absolutely clear: I do not feel entitled to others speaking my language when I am in their country. Romanian is the language here, and that is completely fair. My mistake was assuming that because this is such a popular tourist destination, more English would be spoken. I was wrong to expect that, and I share it only to set expectations for other tourists — don’t assume English will be widely spoken. Even with translation apps, there were still misunderstandings.

The food and drinks were underwhelming. Their famous lemonade, which I was excited to try, tasted like lime juice diluted with water, with a few berries on top. I know this may reflect the local style, and I respect that cultural difference, but it was not enjoyable for me.

The most concerning issue was allergy handling. I had listed my anaphylactic pineapple allergy in my reservation notes and also told my first server. The Pavlova on the menu didn’t list pineapple, so I ordered it with confidence — but it arrived with a chunk of pineapple inside. Thankfully I noticed before eating. The server who took it back seemed annoyed, but the larger issue is the lack of communication between staff. For anyone with allergies: even if you put it in the reservation notes and communicate it once, repeat it multiple times to be safe.

I also tried the Romanian donuts. The toppings were tasty, but the donuts themselves lacked flavor. And at the end of the meal, my server asked me directly how much I would tip, rather than if I wanted to. It was awkward given the poor service, so I declined, and she was respectful of that. Afterward, I did some research and learned that locals often don’t tip at all, or they simply round up to the nearest leu. Tourists, however, are often targeted for higher tips (10% or more). My advice: don’t feel pressured. If you do want to tip, just do what the locals do — round up to the nearest dollar.

In short, Hanu' lui Manuc is worth seeing for its history and atmosphere, but I cannot recommend it for food, service, or allergy safety. For fellow tourists, especially from Western countries: visit for the setting, but temper your...

Hanul lui Manuc je jedan od najpoznatijih restorana u Bukureštu, koji se ističe svojom tradicionalnom atmosferom i autentičnom rumunskom kuhinjom. Restoran se nalazi u istorijskom delu grada, u predivno obnovljenom hanovima iz 19. veka, što dodatno doprinosi njegovom šarmu i karakteru.

Ambijent je vrlo prijatan, sa drvenim elementima i starinskim dekoracijama koje podsećaju na prošla vremena. U enterijeru se oseća duh istorije, što ga čini savršenim mestom za uživanje u obroku. Osoblje je ljubazno i uslužno, uvek spremno da preporuči jela ili pomogne u odabiru vina koje će se najbolje uklopiti sa hranom.

Meni nudi raznovrsna jela pripremljena od svežih i lokalnih sastojaka. Posebno su popularna jela poput sarmica, mămăligă, i raznih mesnih specijaliteta, koja su pravi užitak za nepce. Takođe, restoran nudi i širok izbor domaćih vina koja savršeno komplimentiraju obroke.

Cene su pristupačne s obzirom na kvalitet hrane i usluge, a restoran je idealno mesto kako za porodične obroke, tako i za romantične večere. Često se organizuju i razne kulturne manifestacije i događaji, što dodatno obogaćuje iskustvo posetilaca. Ako tražite mesto gde možete uživati u tradicionalnoj rumunskoj kuhinji u autentičnom ambijentu, Hanul lui Manuc je odličan izbor.

Hanul lui Manuc is one of the most famous restaurants in Bucharest, known for its traditional atmosphere and authentic Romanian cuisine. The restaurant is located in the historical part of the city, in a beautifully restored inn from the 19th century, which adds to its charm and character.

The ambiance is very pleasant, with wooden elements and vintage decorations that remind you of past times. The interior exudes a spirit of history, making it a perfect place to enjoy a meal. The staff is friendly and helpful, always ready to recommend dishes or assist in choosing a wine that will best complement the food.

The menu offers a variety of dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Popular dishes include sarmale, mămăligă, and various meat specialties, which are a true delight for the palate. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of local wines that perfectly complement the meals.

Prices are reasonable considering the quality of food and service, and the restaurant is an ideal place for family meals as well as romantic dinners. Various cultural events and happenings are often organized, further enriching the experience for visitors. If you are looking for a place to enjoy traditional Romanian cuisine in an authentic setting, Hanul lui Manuc is an...

Amazingly BAD!!! When I first arrived to this restaurant I can say that it was an beautiful place to visit! We sit to the table, as we order the food it camed to us very quickly!! My first impression of the food is that it was unacceptable!! We ordered the traditional soup.. I haven't eaten it before but I think it was definitely not as it should be!! No taste, plain water with tomatoes, some overcooked beans and 2 pieces of pork from another place cooked! Served in bread which for me did not spoil, made with yeast and oil. Normally it should be on a sourdough bread with a crispy and thick crust to be able to keep the soup inside... it's not enough that it was tasteless, but if you don't manage to eat it within 5 minutes, the bad bread absorbs it and it has no substance. After us came the side dishes, an indifferent and very poor quality eggplant and then a wrong appetizer which we didn't order but I didn't even understand what it was... I think it was at least that had a substantial taste. Finally I get to the mains which were a variety of meats. Everything was badly cooked, the kebab prepared from lidl, the chicken indifferent as well as its salt, the beef abused with a sensual aroma of lamb and garlic, the pork neck I would have expected at least a more tender piece... but it was also abused!! and the side dishes .. the canned pickled cucumber, the cabbage ok a good effort and half a kilo of mustard to drown your pain. In the end, he brought us a wrong bill, which I complained about, and then they brought the right one! in general, if you want to become a FOOD VICTIM , this is a good place to come!! It's a shame they DONT have delicious Romanian food in such a beautiful place!! It's not difficult guys, it just takes love...