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„"Tradition with attitude. Interwar gastronomy reinterpreted for today's Bucharest."”
In the heart of Bucharest, at the intersection of urban art and the elegance of the golden age, is born Cantemir Restaurant – a place where gastronomy becomes a story, and the past and present dance together in a vibrant setting.
Inspired by the bohemian refinement of interwar Bucharest and reinterpreted through the prism of contemporary design, the restaurant offers a culinary experience that combines old-fashioned tastes with modern techniques and a presentation full of personality.
The restaurant's menu becomes the stage on which the reimagined interwar cuisine is expressed, a concept that brings tradition into the present, with a touch of nonconformism and a lot of creativity. Interwar cuisine comes to life through modern techniques and surprising combinations: reinterpreted Bohemian recipes, expressive plating and flavors that tell a story about Bucharest yesterday and today.
Cantemir Restaurant is more than just a place to eat well – it is a destination in itself, a stage for local tastes and stories. Each plate speaks of Bucharest yesterday and today, of the capital’s eclectic charm and the joy of living in its colorful rhythm. Here two worlds meet – that of interwar elegance and that of modern design.
The restaurant's design continues the story of the hotel in which it is located, the refined tastes of the interwar period are reinterpreted with a contemporary vision, in a vibrant decor inspired by the modernist movement. Neo-Memphis — a world of colors, geometric shapes and visual surprises, a balance between urban energy and refined elegance.
Restaurant Cantemir is a complete experience, a sensory journey through time and taste, a reinterpretation of the interwar spirit adapted to the rhythm of today's Bucharest.
Drinks
Food
Wines
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Soft drinks

Coca-Cola
250 ml

Coca-Cola
250 ml

Coca-Cola Zero Zero
250 ml

Fanta
250 ml
Sprite
250 ml

Schweppes
250 ml

Dorna
330 ml

Dorna
750 ml

Red Bull
250 ml
BEER
Ursus Premium
330 ml
Ursus Retro
500ml
Peroni Nastro Azzuro
330 ml
Premium Kozel
500ml
Ursus Premium 0% Alc
330 ml
Cooler 0% lemon
330 ml
Cooler 0% grapefruit
330 ml
APERITIFS & DIGESTIVES & LIQUORS
Campari
40 ml
Aperol
40 ml
Petroni White / Red
40 ml
Amaro Averna
40 ml
Jagermeister
40 ml
Mint Branch
40 ml
Ramazzotti Limoncello
40 ml
Bran Affinata
40 ml
Bran Visinata
40 ml
ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz
250 ml
Campari Orange
250 ml
Mojito
300 ml
Orange Gin Tonic
250 ml
Negron
90 ml
Amaro Averna Tonic
250 ml
Vodka Sour
150 ml
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
Royal Cantemir
180 ml
Queen Mary
250 ml
Micropolitan
250 ml
Micropolitan
250 ml
Mango Frizzante
300 ml
Cantemir Fizz
250 ml
SPIRITS
Absolutely Blue
40ML
Belvedere
40ML
Havana Club 3 YO
40ML
Olmeca Altos
40ML
Beefeater London Dry
40ML
Malfy Flavours
40ML
Jidvei Vinars VSOP
40ML
Martel VSOP.
40ML
Gentleman Jack
40ML
Chivas Regal 12 YO
40ML
brandy
40ML
FRESH, LIME, NECTAR
Orange juice
200 ml
Mint lemonade
300 ml
Strawberry lemonade
300 ml
shocked
300 ml
Mango and passion fruit lemonade
300 ml
Lemonade with turmeric, ginger and agave
300 ml
Natural nectar from apricots, apples and quince
250 ml
Natural nectar from apples, pears and mint
250 ml
COFFEE & TEA
Espresso
30 ml
Decaf Espresso
30 ml
American Coffee
60 ml
Flavored cappuccino
120 ml
Coffee Latte
200 ml
Irish Coffee
200 ml
Hot chocolate
250 ml
Tea various flavors
400 ml
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Starters and Salads
Miron Costin – The Chronicler's Plateau (Vegan)
200g
White bean hummus with roasted garlic, smoked eggplant spread with roasted peppers, onion jam, corn chips and dill oil Read More
Banu Manta – Roasted turkey roulade
150g
Turkey marinated in white wine and juniper, stuffed with porcini mushrooms and cranberries, served with brown sauce and parsnip puree and microgreens Read More
Mrs. Stanca Cantemir – Romanian cheese millefeuille (vegetarian)
250g
Puff pastry with cream cheese, caramelized pears, pickle jam and olive oil with dill Read More
Ion Neculce – Smoked trout tartare
200g
Smoked trout tartare seasoned with onion and orange emulsion, on baked beet chips, decorated with horseradish foam, parsley oil and microgreens Read More
Mrs. Maria Cantacuzino- Baked beetroot salad with Romanian cheese (vegetarian)
300g
Baked beetroot salad with mature Romanian cheese, arugula, caramelized walnut kernels, green apple and orange vinaigrette dressing Read More
Mrs. Rucxandra Rosetti-Roasted vegetable salad with white quinoa (Vegan)
300g
Baked vegetable salad with white quinoa, honey lemon vinaigrette, salad mix and seeds Read More
Vel Spătarul Constantin Brâncoveanu – Salad with royal chicken and cheese sauce
300g
Crispy romaine lettuce leaves, butter-browned chicken breast, soft-boiled egg, grated mature cheese, golden homemade pita croutons and a royal sauce made from soft cheeses and boyar mustard. Read More
Mrs. Elena Movilă – Dobrogean Court Salad
300g
Matured telemea cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, lettuce, olives, bell pepper and herbs, drizzled with olive oil and apple cider vinegar Read More
Soups and Broths
Ştefan Cantacuzino-Rooster Soup with Red Pepper
350 ml
Clear chicken soup with red pepper, homemade noodles and red oil Read More
Vasile Lupu-Vein borscht with lovage
350 ml
Moldovan-style beef soup with vegetables and lovage Read More
Antioh Cantemir-Red lentil cream soup (Vegan)
350 ml
Red lentil cream served with vegan yogurt, coriander and boiled barley Read More
Main Course
Dimitrie Cantemir- Beef tenderloin with pomegranate sauce and red wine
300g
Beef fillet with pomegranate sauce served with seasonal glazed vegetables and couscous, almonds and cranberries flavored with truffles Read More
Matei Basarab - Boyar's piece between two unleavened breads with boyar's mustard sauce and baked potatoes
300g
Homemade burger with a mixture of beef and pork served with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, onion jam, mature cheese, mustard sauce (Tecuci mustard, honey and apple cider vinegar) and baked potatoes with thyme and coarse salt Read More
Vornicul Stroici - Mutton stew with dried plums
300g
Slow-cooked boyar-style mutton stew with prunes and vegetables, served with mashed potatoes, salted beet crumble and parsley oil Read More
Backrest Mihai Racoviță - Roasted carp in a seed crust in a cauldron
300g
Fried carp fillet in a seed crust served on a bed of creamy polenta, assorted Read More
Princess Maria Cantemir – Pasta with wild mushrooms and truffle oil (Vegetarian)
300g
Tagliatelle with wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, toasted walnuts, basil, candied egg yolk and truffle oil Read More
Dumitrașcu Cantacuzino – Pilaf with seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs (Vegan)
300g
Rice pilaf with vegetables and mushrooms, turmeric, roasted seeds and oil flavored with herbs and garlic Read More
Serdarul Iordache Ruset – Chicken breast in four-cheese boyar sauce
300g
Tender chicken breast browned in clarified butter, wrapped in a velvety sauce of Romanian cheeses and sweet cream, seasoned with nutmeg and wine, garnished with boyar rice Read More
The Cupbearer Nicolae Mavrocordat – Boyar's Pasta with Meat and Royal Herbs
300g
Paccheri pasta tubes with beef and pork ragu, red wine, browned onions and garden herbs Read More
Ienăchiță Văcărescu's Bedspread – Penne boyerești with chicken, pork breast and garden tomatoes
300g
Penne bathed in sweet tomato sauce, chicken breast, bacon, basil and matured parmesan, dressed with olive oil and gratinated with grated Romanian cheese Read More
Gaskets
Baked potatoes with thyme and coarse salt (vegan)
150g
Fried rice with spices and clarified butter (vegetarian)
150g
Mixed salad: mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds and mustard sauce (vegan)
150g
Carrot salad with pumpkin seeds and olive oil (vegan)
150g
Desert
Miss Casandra Cantemir-Cheesecake with walnut crumble and strawberry sauce
150g
Cheesecake with walnut crumble and strawberry sauce Read More
Domniţa Smaralda Cantemir-Duo chocolate mousse with rose jam
150g
Chocolate mousse duo with rose jam Read More
Rosetti's Câminarul - Parfait of mead and dried fruits, biscuit crumbs with cocoa and forest fruit sauce
150g
Honey and dried fruit parfait, biscuit crumbs with cocoa and forest fruit sauce Read More
Vel Logofătul Constantin Bălăceanu-Apple tart with caramel sauce and fermented cream (Vegetarian)
150g
Apple tart with caramel sauce and sour cream Read More
Children's Menu
Casandra Cantemir as a child - Sweet chicken yam with homemade noodles
250g
Smaralda Cantemir child-Crispy potatoes and fried chicken with corn flakes
250g
Ion Neculce child-Mini boyaresca meatball with baked potatoes
250g
Soft bun with grilled lean meat and melted Romanian cheese served with sweet cucumbers and a side dish of baked potatoes Read More
Antioh Cantemir child - Easter of the little chroniclers (Vegetarian)
250g
Spaghetti wrapped in sweet tomato sauce and grated parmesan Read More
Maria Cantemir-child-Mini chicken steak with fine puree and sweet carrot
250g
Chicken cooked sous-vide and browned in clarified butter, served with mashed potatoes and honey caramelized carrots Read More
Mrs. Stanca Cantemir-Fresh Fruit Salad (Vegan)
200g
Lady Catrina Cantemir – Boyeresti Pancakes with Homemade Jam
100g
Thin, tender pancakes, lightly browned in clarified butter, filled with homemade jam of your choice (bitter cherries, apricots or blackberries), served with fine fermented cream and roasted nuts. Read More
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