The food was decent and the plating looked nice, but the staff barely spoke English. We had a mix-up with our order and then the card payment got weird too. Took a while to sort out. The space itself is pretty tight, not much room between tables. Fine for a quick bite, just don&#39;t expect a smooth experience.

Found this place tucked inside the citadel, small patio out back. Got the mixed grill and honestly the meat was juicy, nicely seasoned. Service though... kinda slow, we waited a while between dishes. Not somewhere to go if you&#39;re in a hurry, but the food made up for it. Would come back for the grill alone.

Stopped for lunch, mostly for the view. Fish soup was just okay. Mussels and fish eggs salad though? Solid picks. Prosecco came warm, bit pricey for what it was. Service did the job. Wouldn&#39;t come for the food alone, but that terrace... yeah.

Loved the cellar vibe&mdash;honestly feels like you&#39;re eating inside an old wine vault. Huge menu, but our waiter pointed us to the stuffed chicken with polenta. Really flavorful.

The duck was cooked beautifully, crispy skin and all. Dessert tasted incredibly fresh, like they actually made it that day. Menu felt well thought out, not just random dishes thrown together. Kitchen clearly pays attention to what they&#39;re doing. Would eat that duck again.

Stopped here for lunch and honestly the food was really well done. I had the grilled fish and it came out fresh, nicely seasoned. Prices are a bit high for what you get, but you&#39;re paying for the location and the calm vibe. AC felt amazing after walking around in the heat all day. Solid spot if you&#39;re nearby.

The grilled vegetables tasted really fresh, not oily at all. Nice spot in Craiova if you want something light. Service was fine, nothing special but okay.

The grilled pork belly was the highlight. Crispy edges, soft inside, and the seasoning was just right. Portion was decent for the price. Terrace looked nice but I didn&#39;t really care. I&#39;d come back just for that dish. Maybe try the ribs next time.

Stopped here mostly because of the location, tucked away from the busy streets. The view from the table was genuinely calming, made the whole meal feel slower. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but that quiet setting did it for me. Prices are fair for what you get. Would sit by the window again.

The staff were so friendly, made us feel right at home. Food looked really pretty on the plate too. Good spot for a chill catch-up with friends.

The patio out back is nice, but honestly the house cake is where it&#39;s at. Huge slice for the price, could easily split it between two people. We ordered a few other things too, but that cake was the real winner. Felt like I got my money&#39;s worth just on that alone.

Tried their pizza for the first time today. Dough was light, crust had that nice char, and the toppings actually tasted fresh. Not your typical tourist-trap pizza. Service was quick too, no complaints there. Maybe a bit pricey for the size, but I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Situated inside the medieval Alba Carolina Fortress, PUB 13 offers more than just a meal &ndash; it&rsquo;s a journey into Transylvania&rsquo;s flavors and stories.Savor traditional Romanian cuisine, taste premium local wines, and dine surrounded by 7-meter-thick fortress walls that keep the air cool and the history alive.✨ Recommended for history lovers, foodies, and travelers searching for authentic experiences.

The fish was really fresh, cooked just right. Portions are big, good for sharing. We sat on the terrace, which was nice. Staff helped us pick. Prices are a bit high though, but for the quality I guess it&#39;s okay.

Friendly staff, lots of options on the menu. Place feels comfy whether you eat in or grab something to go.

The garden seating is nice and shaded, staff friendly enough. Schnitzel was cooked really well, that&#39;s what I came for. Solid spot for a relaxed meal in Timisoara.

Came here for brunch, place was buzzing. Had the poached eggs with hummus &mdash; that combo actually works. Staff were on it, super attentive. Only thing is it got a bit loud by the time we finished. Still, solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The jackfruit curry and dumplings were solid, and that lemonade hit the spot. Prices run a bit higher than nearby spots, but the creativity makes up for it.

Sandwich was decent but felt pricey for the size. Garden area&#39;s really nice though, made it worth stopping. Service was whatever, not rude just distant.

Stopped by for dinner and honestly the seafood was the highlight &mdash; super fresh, no complaints there. The staff knew their Romanian wines well, helped me pick something that went perfectly with the fish. Place was a bit busy but that&rsquo;s fine. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Got the pasta and it hit the spot. Service was fast, no waiting around. Place was busy but I still got my food in like 10 minutes. Prices are fair for what you get. Solid spot if you&#39;re in a hurry and want something decent.

The Caesar salad here is pretty good &mdash; one of the better ones I&#39;ve had in a while. Came on a quiet weekend, no reservation needed, which was nice. Dressing was well balanced, croutons actually crunchy. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but I&#39;d go back if I&#39;m in the area.

The sarmale here tasted like my grandmother used to make. Cabbage leaves soft, filling properly seasoned. Mici were decent too, juicy enough. They gave us some raki on the house at the end. That was a nice surprise. I&#39;d come back just for the sarmale honestly.

Nice terrace right on the lake, tucked inside the park. Good music playing, not too loud. We grabbed a table around sunset and just stayed for a couple of drinks. View is really something. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Prices are a bit on the higher side for the area, but you&#39;re paying for the setting.

The terrace view over the city is really something. Staff were nice too. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but that view makes it worth stopping by.

The pizza was solid, and the terrace really makes the place. Loved that it&rsquo;s pet-friendly too. Music was a bit loud for me, but the staff kept it chill. Just a nice spot to hang out for a bit.

The goulash soup was the standout&mdash;easily the best I&rsquo;ve had in a long while. Pairing it with a glass of local red worked nicely. Prices felt fair for the portions, though the place got a bit noisy later.

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