Dorobanti

Upscale residential area with Belle Époque buildings, good restaurants, exclusive shops, and quiet streets. Safe and refined but expensive and away from tourist action. For people who want architecture and upscale atmosphere.

Quiet tree-lined streets with Belle Époque villas and Art Deco buildings that now hold exclusive boutiques, art galleries, and upscale restaurants. Old money Bucharest. During the day you'll see well-dressed locals shopping and drinking coffee at sidewalk cafes. The crowd is established professionals, art collectors, people who care about fine dining and architecture. IMZA does Turkish food, Zexe Zahana does farm-to-table Romanian with seasonal ingredients. Eating alone at the cafes and restaurants is fine - they care more about quality and atmosphere than whether you're in a group. Establishments speak English since they serve international customers. The neighborhood feels safe and calm, with residential streets that stay quiet even at night. Expensive and away from the main tourist stuff, but good if you want to see Bucharest's refined side. Walking around pays off - you'll find hidden cafes and impressive buildings.