AveForchetta

Right in the core of Bucharest, easily reached on foot or by metro from Universitate station, AveForchetta has established itself as one of the most popular Italian addresses in the Universitate and Centru area. The Italian-sounding name points straight to pasta and an authentic kitchen served with passion, in a flexible format that suits both a quick lunch between meetings and a more relaxed, unhurried dinner with friends or colleagues. A 4.9-star score is remarkable however you look at it, but it becomes truly hard to ignore alongside more than twelve thousand five hundred reviews — a combination of score and volume few places in the centre can match, which turns it into a recognised city landmark rather than a passing trend. The price tier is not stated explicitly, so the safest move is to check the menu directly on the site before going, especially if you have a specific budget in mind. Being in Universitate & Centru, one of the best metro-connected parts of the city, access is no trouble at all, wherever you are coming from, whether on foot or by public transport. It is, however, also a perpetually busy area, so at peak hours booking ahead helps a lot in avoiding a wait at the door, especially at weekday lunchtimes, when the surrounding offices all empty out at once. For anyone comparing options, the full list of restaurants across the city offers a useful reference point before deciding where to eat, especially if you want to weigh scores against review volumes.