Pro Tip: big restaurants in Romania generally serve vegan food for Orthodox Lent, a period in the Orthodox faith when no meat or dairy is consumed. For this special period, generally around Easter or Christmas, people do not eat meat and cheeses, so restaurants usually have something vegan on the menu or they make vegan food for this special occasion.
This food is called “mâncare de post” and you can find it in restaurants written “DE POST”. Hanul lui Manuc, Caru cu Bere and City Grill can offer some vegan options DE POST.
Disclaimer: there might be honey if it says DE POST
As you know Dracula loves blood but from time to time a break is needed, so here are the best Vegan recommendations for Bucharest, in no particular order:
1. Level Up
PROS:
- Traditional food that has been veganized (the sarmale and papanași are really good)
- 5 minutes walk from Old Town Google Maps
CONS:
- Small place
Photo from their website: https://levelupfood.ro/galerie/
2. Seed
PROS:
- Amazing food
- Located in a nice neighborhood – Google Maps (Cotroceni Area)
CONS:
- Limited menu
- Limited time schedule
3. Sara Green
PROS
- Best Vegan Burgers in town (the one with the mushroom patty has made a lot of people happy)
- Quick bite (more of a healthy fast food place)
- Multiple locations: Victoriei, Herăstrău
CONS:
- Non-vegan friends will be less impressed with the burgers
4. Aubergine
PROS:
- Cool interior design
- Really tasty food
- Easy access – in the old town – Google Maps
- Has both vegan and non-vegan options
CONS:
- On the expensive range
5. Coolinart
PROS:
- On Calea Victoriei, the most scenic road in Bucharest – Google Maps
- They have amazing smoothies
- Tasty avocado based food
CONS:
- It’s nice but not amazing, I know I am grasping at straws here
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