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Transylvanian bistro · Centru, strada Napoca, la 250 m de Piața Unirii

Zama

Bistro serving reinterpreted Romanian and Transylvanian food on Napoca Street, one of the streets with the most restaurants in the centre.

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Why it's on the list

It holds 4.5 on Google from more than 5,200 reviews, with many very good 2026 reviews for its goulash, cabbage rolls and homemade sausages.

Cluj.guide editorial team · Checked November 2026

About the place

The menu, in Romanian and English, has Transylvanian dishes with Hungarian influences: veal goulash, cabbage rolls (sarmale), homemade sausages with cabbage, polenta (mămăliguță), beans and desserts such as papanași or Somlói galuska. Portions are large and the dining room has a modern feel.

Napoca Street starts at the south-western corner of Piața Unirii, so the bistro is 3–4 minutes from St Michael's Church. It holds 4.5 on Google from 5,257 reviews and 4.2 on TripAdvisor from 533.

Good to know

  • For large groups, call ahead; the staff can put tables together.
  • The opening hours are not on the website, which is under construction; check Google before you go.
  • Try Somlói galuska, a Hungarian dessert of sponge cake, vanilla cream and chocolate.

Opening hours

Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.