This is that rarity in Bucharest (and indeed Romania): an upmarket Romanian restaurant. The surroundings, location, exquisitely decorated dining rooms, service and choice of high quality food will convince you of that. This is one of very few places in Romania where you can enjoy an entire suckling pig (though note that you will need to phone ahead and ask them to start preparing it a day in advance) and sample some of the best vintage wines Romania has ever produced.
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Comments
Nie
18. 11. 2025
I am just wondering about all the positive comments, that were submitted in exactly one per month frequency from April to November 2012. Not that Jaristea is not worth visit, just this is ridiculous way to pretend to have positive testimonials here.
Pim
18. 11. 2025
wow, what a great place! we found this restaurant on tripadvisor and decided to go after reading all the positive reviews.the food was great, really tasty and authentic and the music a bit unusual but people seem to like it.worth a visit if you're looking for something traditional
Roger
18. 11. 2025
This is an amazing place! A hidden gem throughout Bucharest's restaurants! Great food, great show and mystical atmosphere! Great parties! A really good interwar Balkan reminiscence!
Rares
18. 11. 2025
Absolutely the best traditional Romanian place in town. It's a must see for everybody who wants to taste the local flavor. Exquisite dishes and very nice show.
Paco
18. 11. 2025
I have visited Bucharest last month and been recommended to eat at this place and I have to say it it was one of the best moments of my trip to this city.I never thought a restaurant could accommodate so much: a feeling that you're going back in time, a fascinating local LIVE show & some UNIQUE dishes and flavors for the Romanian cuisine! If I ever get back I will surely return to Locanta!!!
Pierre
18. 11. 2025
this is a very nice rstaurant indeed. i had the most exquisite "sarmale" with my wife and friends. the selection of wines was very good and the waiters very well trainer in selecting the most appropriate wine for our meal.
danielle
18. 11. 2025
jaristea made my holiday. i went in bucharest for a weekend trip and one of them insisted we must go there to eat. we had a great time the food was absolutely delicious and we really enjoyed the show even though we didn't understand the lady's speech. it's one of those places you really have to experience when in boekarest.
Roger
18. 11. 2025
Exceptional place I've been here yesterday after reading some reviews and I was VERY impressed. It feels like you go back in time about 100 years or so you enter a fine luxurious old house and then the show that comes with your food is simply amazing. As for the food I have never tried something more tasty in Romania. It's definitely one of the best spots in Bucharest and I recommend it!
Colyn
18. 11. 2025
We went to diner a few nights ago and it was absolutely delightful. It was the nicest restaurant we visited in Bucharest in our 3 day trip. It has a fascinating architecture and superb interior design the food is traditional Romanian and came in generous portions. The show adds to the charm of the restaurant which I'm sure I will visit soon enough.
Maj Wayne M. Price
18. 11. 2025
We had a reservation and there were some 30 military officers from various NATO countries. There are few restaurants ANYWHERE in the world, and we have some experience in that area, that would serve such wonderful food, in such a magnificent atmosphere, with what could only be described as old world charm and excellence. To spend any time in Bucharest and NOT come to the Locanta-Jaristea is to not see the flavor of Romania.