Located just outside the old town of Brasov is Casa Tudor, a posh upscale restaurant. Casa Tudor opened its door in the summer of 2003. They describe it as a modern, but intimate eatery. They decorate it with traditional features and sometimes have folk entertainment. The restaurant in Brasov is open for lunch and dinner. Options include generous snacks, tasty salads, delicious soups and very nice food cooked on barbecues!
The restaurant’s chefs are prepared and aim to tickle to treat your taste buds. The menu features a large variety of fresh products from their own farms. For those looking for something different,. They serve several international dishes, especially for those with enormous appetites. Sometimes Pork greaves, similar to pork-scratchings with red onions and fresh bread, on the house on arrival at the restaurant!
The menu also has options for fish dishes, from bold Mediterranean recipes with octopus and shrimp. Other options include local dishes with anchovies and carp brine.
Casa Tudor Restaurant in Brasov
The restaurant is interestingly decorated; it has 2 floors and is often busy, a great sign for a restaurant. The ground floor overlooks the inner courtyard, and in summer they open the doors to enjoy the weather. The upper floor also has a vibrant atmosphere. There are traditional cooking tools and implements as part of the decor.
Casa Tudor has a lively garden during the summer, and an open plan barbeque grill. This is great, as you can watch the skilled chefs in action. The courtyard becomes very festive at Christmas, where seasonal lights and a tree create a great atmosphere.
They often have entertainers playing traditional Transylvanian music in the Restaurant. These entertainers typically play traditional local songs and dancing to match. This created a great vibe.
Inside
This was a date night. We chose Casa Tutor as many local people recommended it. I consider it an upmarket place to eat out in the evening. It confirmed this to me by how busy the venue was with groups celebrating various occasions.
It impressed me with the restaurant’s appearance and attention to detail of everything. From the tables to the decor of the entire building and the food presentation.
Menu & Food
Food passing to other diners all looked great, and this stimulated my appetite. This made me wonder if I had opted for the right dish, but I always stick with my guns once ordered.
First to arrive was my favourite tipple in the town, that being Ursus lager beer. A glass of Romanian wine joined this for my date. For starters, whitebait was my choice, tiny fried fish with a nice coating and served with a garlic dipping sauce.
The other stater served was a roasted aubergine dip called Salata de Vinete with bread. Both starters were great sized portions and cooked very well.
For the main course, the Romanian take on a mixed grill caught my eye, and choice made. The mixed grill had lamb, pork, chicken and mici all cooked on the outside grill. They served this with a bowl of pickles and a mild, but flavourful local mustard.
One a subsequent meal out I discovered their pig’s cheeks. This is one of the standout dishes on their menu which is rather tasty. They serve this with a side dish of your choice, including rustic potatoes, polenta or fresh bread.
They have a fantastic selection of local beers and wines on offer to enjoy with your meal. Casa Tudor has a great wine display with many options for Romanian wines to choose from, including red or white.
Their dessert menu is pretty special too, and they serve some excellent Romanian puddings. This includes the delightful Papanasi, which is a Romanian cheese doughnut served with jam and sour cream. These are a must try dish.
Review of Casa Tudor in Brasov
Casa Tudor Restaurant in Brasov is a genuine pleasure to dine at, for many reasons;
- The food was fantastic and tasted delicious, especially the meat dishes from the menu.
- They nicely decorated the venue, and the restaurant is a pleasure to spend time.
- A great section of drinks, including many Romanian beers and wines.
- The entertainment inside was a pleasant touch. They were playing traditional music from the region, performing a dance, and dressed in traditional attire.
- The grill was in full view of the courtyard. This was fantastic to watch and expect it to be a wonderful place on a summer evening.