Dunarea Restaurant — Restaurant in Anaheim

A few days ago, I visited this restaurant that serves Romanian food. While the food was good, it cannot be compared to authentic Romanian cuisine. The biggest problem with this place is that when you ask for the bill, it comes handwritten, which is unacceptable in a civilized country.

My family and I ordered platters, but the waiter did not leave me the menus to check the prices or to see that the 20% tip was mandatory. Additionally, if you're not satisfied with the service and with not realistic pricea, no one should force you to pay a $150 tip, especially when the restaurant itself is outdated, and some of the dishes arrived cold, despite being described as fresh. Furthermore there is no federal law or stat law that forces you to pay any tip.

The issue wasn’t the exaggerated prices, but rather that they served large portions, and the quantity didn’t match the price. Additionally, I ordered just one portion of soup for two people to taste. The waiter, very kindly, said he would bring one portion but in two small bowls. While the intention was good, in the end, we hat to pay two large portions. These things bothered us — high prices that didn’t reflect the amount of food we received.

In the end, the total bill was $720, with $150 being the tip. When we asked the waiter for a detailed bill with prices, he reacted very rudely and quickly wrote down the order on a piece of paper. I've never encountered anything like this in any country, and I didn’t expect to experience it in Los Angeles, where you expect a certain level of civility.

Please be cautious and don’t let yourself be deceived by this restaurant. We were left with a very bad impression and do not recommend this...

Food is always amazing! Service is great! Had my kid's Baptism here and everyone was impressed with the presentation of food, quality and service of the wonderful staff. I am so thankful to everyone who took such great care of our guests, especially Dan, who has been an important and integral pillar in our community for over 20 years. Thank you so much for transporting us to our mother land for so many years. My non-Romanian guests were saying they feel like they were in Romania, and really enjoyed the atmosphere, and overall Romanian hospitality. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

UPDATE Came here for my dad's birthday and oh my Gosh! I took pix. Btw- the soups here are amazing! and I mean ALL OF THEM! But my daughter and I's fave: Ciorba de Burta! Also...today we tasted their delicious Pastramă de miel...and it was sooooo good! The appetizer platter we tasted was so beautifully arranged and everything was delicious. Sarmale 10/10, Ceafă de porc: 10/10 Murături: 10/10

Saturdays: live music. There might be more days, I just don't know.

My dad and all his guests really enjoyed everything. Thank you Dan and Alina and everyone else. ❤️❤️❤️

I'll take more pictures next time!

Enjoy your food...

If you’re craving authentic Romanian cuisine, look no further than Dunarea in Anaheim! From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The staff is incredibly attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve.

The menu is a treasure trove of Romanian classics, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The sarmale (stuffed cabbage rolls) were perfectly seasoned and melted in your mouth, while the mici (grilled sausages) were juicy and full of flavor. Don’t miss out on the mamaliga (polenta) or the ciorba de burta (tripe soup) – both were outstanding.

To top it off, their desserts are a must-try. The papanași (Romanian donuts) were the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal.

Whether you’re Romanian and feeling nostalgic or just curious to explore this incredible cuisine, Dunarea is a hidden gem you won’t regret visiting. I’ll definitely be...