Blossom Bites Restaurant — Restaurant in Harlow

If you’re looking for a truly authentic Romanian dining experience in the UK, this restaurant is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that mirrors the charm of Romania itself. The menu is a delightful journey through traditional Romanian flavors, with standout dishes like sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and ciorbă de burtă (tripe soup), all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The portions are generous, and the flavors are rich and comforting, making each dish feel like a home-cooked meal.

Service is attentive, with staff eager to offer recommendations and share the stories behind the dishes. Whether you’re a fan of Romanian cuisine or a newcomer, this restaurant offers a true taste of Romania that will leave you craving more. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore new culinary traditions in a friendly and...

I recently visited Blossom Bites in Harlow and was pleasantly surprised. Since the new manager took charge in February 2025, there’s a real focus on building lasting relationships with regular customers. Every dish I tried was simply delicious, but the Romanian cow tripe soup stole the show. Its creamy, tonkotsu-like broth was rich and satisfying—a unique twist that elevates the humble tripe to gourmet status.

What’s also impressive is the portion size. Priced like a single entree elsewhere, the servings here are generous enough to comfortably serve two people as a main course. The manager explained that this pricing strategy, though operating on thinner margins, is designed to ensure patrons feel they’re getting exceptional value. Overall, Blossom Bites is a must-visit for anyone seeking hearty, flavour-packed Romanian meals in a...

Looking at the website and the amazing reviews , myself and my partner decided to book a table here on Saturday evening ,the restaurant was cold , we were not offered a wine menu , ordered a house bottle of red it was overpriced and not very nice at all . My partner who is coeliac order a fish dish of lobster squid and other fish , the dish arrived full of battered fish ( it was not advertised as being breaded) the olives were rock hard .....definitely not fresh but vacuum packed. We were not asked if there were any allergies. The food looked like it was from a cheap supermarket and thrown in the fryer. We had to bring this to the waiters attention. No apologies, he couldn't eat the food as would of been seriously ill. Instead he had a fillet of seabass, no side's no apologies. Very disappointed with the...