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Patisserie · Centru, lângă Piața Republicii

Cofetăria Rusalca

A classic patisserie in central Turda with traditional Romanian cakes, gateaux, pastries and a quiet terrace.

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Why it's on the list

It holds 4.5 on Google from more than 800 reviews and has more than 25 years of baking behind it, with classics such as savarina, eclairs and indiana.

Cluj.guide editorial team · Checked November 2026

About the place

Rusalca has been baking for more than 25 years and keeps the classics of Romanian patisseries in its display: savarina (rum baba with cream), coffee-and-cream eclairs, chocolate indiana, plus newer cakes, pastries and gateaux to order. Guests praise the ingredients and the old-style recipes.

The patisserie has a small terrace away from street noise, a few steps from the Hunter Prince Castle and Piața Republicii. The same company runs Restaurant Rusalca on Piața Republicii, with Romanian cooking.

Good to know

  • It opens at 8:00 (9:00 on Mondays), good for coffee and pastries in the morning.
  • Order gateaux in advance on 0744 641 470 or 0264 311 662.
  • Take cakes with you for the drive to the Turda Gorge.

Opening hours

Monday9–18
Tuesday8–18
Wednesday8–18
Thursday8–18
Friday8–18
Saturday8–18
Sunday8–18

Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.