Sunday Brunch is an integral part of living in (or even visiting) Bucharest, and a genuine expat institution. Most of the major hotels have their own brunch, and have clients who have been loyal to them for years. Competition is fierce, with each place trying to outdo the other. There is, to be honest, very little to choose between them. They all offer a wide range of food, with lashings of free orange juice and sparkling wine usually thrown in, a little light entertainment (often in the form of live jazz), and some kind of creche/playroom where you can leave the kids. And all for one price.

Besides the big hotels, an increasing number of cafes and bistros are also now putting on Sunday brunches (sometimes on Saturday too). We list the best here, alongside the hotels.