Discover Romania through Gastronomy – Traditional Dishes You Must Try

Do you count yourself among the food lovers who adore trying new recipes and delighting in dishes each more delicious than the last? Perfect! Romania is a special tourist destination where you can sample dishes that are as tasty as they are unique.

When we talk about Romanian gastronomy, we think of those steaming dishes that made our childhood more beautiful. Our country prides itself on a rich culinary tradition that has evolved over time.

The best way to discover Romanian culture and civilisation is to travel as much as possible. And if during your holidays you can also enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience, so much  the better, isn’t it?

At the level of each historic region there are certain traditional dishes, and some recipes are hundreds of years old, yet have been preserved with care from generation to generation.

Here are the most appreciated traditional Romanian dishes and in which regions of the country you can taste them!

• Tripe soup is loved by people of all ages, which is hardly surprising given its unmistakable taste. Although tripe soup is found in the great majority of Romanian restaurants, you can enjoy an authentic recipe if you reach northern Moldavia.

Read also: Four renowned tourist attractions in Moldavia 

• Sarmale need no introduction, for we are talking about a dish known to every Romanian. Where can you taste the best cabbage-leaf sarmale if not in Wallachia? 

• Burduf cheese is considered a delight by those who have already tasted it. We are talking about a traditional type of cheese from the mountain area, with sheep’s milk as its basic ingredient. Matured in a sheep or buffalo bladder, the cheese acquires an unmistakable aroma and texture. You are probably already wondering where you find the most qualitative and natural burduf cheese. Well, the answer is as simple as can be: in Mărginimea Sibiului.
• Cozonac is the Romanians’ favourite dessert, and its tender texture, walnut filling and essence aroma are just a few of the reasons why we love to eat it on every occasion. Although it is often served at the great holidays, you can enjoy a walnut cozonac if you choose to stay at one of the agritourism guesthouses in Bukovina.

So we have probably whetted your appetite with all the dishes presented above. Now is the moment to satisfy your culinary desires and enjoy the authentic taste of times past. From a successful holiday hearty meals cannot be missing, can they?