Moldova

About Moldova

Moldova offers wine cellars, Orheiul Vechi cave monastery, and rural countryside charm.

Wonderful Tourist Locations

Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Moldova.

Cricova Wine Cellars

Underground city of wine tunnels.

Orheiul Vechi

Cliff monastery overlooking the Răut River.

Mileștii Mici

Guinness-record wine cellar with millions of bottles.

Top Restaurants in Moldova

Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.

Moldovan

La Plăcinte

Chisinau

Chisinau's most famous chain of traditional Moldovan restaurants serves plăcinte stuffed with brinza, sarmale, mămăligă, and aromatic soups in rustic folk-decor settings. Locals and visitors alike gather for generous portions and live music on weekends. La Plăcinte is synonymous with authentic Moldovan home cooking.

Moldovan-European

Pădurii

Chisinau

Set in a forested suburb of Chisinau, Pădurii offers refined Moldovan-European cuisine with wild mushrooms, game, and wines from local vineyards. Its terrace dining and fireplace winters create an alpine escape minutes from the capital. One of Moldova's most acclaimed fine-dining addresses.

Moldovan Wine Country

Vinaria Purcari

Purcari

At Moldova's historic Purcari estate near the Dniester, the restaurant pairs estate wines with Moldovan classics and European grills amid rolling vineyards. The 19th-century cellars and estate views draw wine tourists from across Eastern Europe. A pilgrimage site for oenophiles exploring Moldova.