Romania’s capital, the beautiful Bucharest, may not be amongst the most popular travel destinations in the world, but its numerous wonderful attractions, as well as its dynamic and Muslim-friendly environment make us wonder how it isn’t as well-known as it should be! Also known as one of the safest capitals in Europe, the off-the-beaten-track destination boasts a stunning mismatch of architecture from Byzantine buildings to graceful art nouveau villas, filled with beautiful lush green spaces, countless museums, monumental landmarks, trendy restaurants and cafés, beautiful Orthodox churches, and even its own Arc de Triomphe, Bucharest has been slowly gaining momentum, and is soon sure to be one of the top must-visit destinations across the globe.
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Find a Halal Restaurant near you in Bucharest
Romania is a Christian majority country, and its Muslim population represents only 0.3% of the population. And while a large percentage of Muslims reside in the counties of Constanța and Tulcea, a sizeable number of Muslims can also be found in the city of Bucharest. This means that finding Halal food near you in Bucharest will actually be possible! Yay to no longer having to go vegetarian and being extra careful!
Restaurants serving Middle Eastern and Indian food are quite popular in Bucharest and can be found all over the city. If you’re like us, and think that the best way to truly experience a new city and culture is through its food, then you’re going to want to check out these 7 Halal restaurants in Bucharest for your most memorable trip yet!
Habibi Kebab, located in the Old Town area of Bucharest is known to be one of the best Halal restaurants in Bucharest. Serving up the most delicious top quality Middle Eastern dishes at affordable prices, with the friendliest of service, Habibi Kebab has become a popular haunt amongst locals and tourists alike, and also a must-visit for those on the hunt for a quick yet filling late night snack. A few items that Habibi Kebab does better than most other Halal restaurants in Bucharest include; shawarma, falafel, and of course, kebabs!
Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Turkish, Grill, Middle Eastern, Afghani
Address: Strada Selari, Number 17, Bucharest 030068, Romania
Reservation: Available
Contact: +40 736 849 396
Another spot serving some must-try Halal food in Bucharest, that is easy on the wallet, is the Murad Café-Restaurant. While the restaurant itself is not the nicest to look at, the food completely makes up for it. The menu here is extensive and absolutely mouth-watering. From hummus (said to be the best in town), to delicious kebabs and a plethora of other meat dishes, to the most amazing desserts, the food here never disappoints.
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Address: Panait Istrati 101, sector 1 (vis-a-vis de Piata Domenii, langa farmacia Dona) 011546 Bucharest, Romania
Opening Hours: Opens at 10am
Price Range: 5.00 Lei and upwards
Reservation: Available
Contact: +40 722 686 413
Website: http://restaurant-murad.ro/
Next up on our list of must-visit Halal restaurants near you in Bucharest is El Bacha, a restaurant that is well known around town for dishing up some fabulous Lebanese and Greek dishes. With an incredibly varied menu - from cold starters to Middle Eastern grilled meat dishes to a Greek dishes section, and even a section for International dishes, El Bacha offers it all! A few must-try’s here include the hummus, baba ganoush, the battered zucchini sticks and the mixed kebab plate, amongst a number of other dishes.
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Address: Piata Alba Iulia 6, Sector 3, Bucharest 031104, Romania
Opening Hours: 12:00 to 24:00
Reservation: Available
Contact: +40 722 833 333
Website: http://www.elbacha.ro/en/
Owned by Pakistanis serving flavourful Indian dishes, Haveli Indian Restaurant is one of the few places to go to get some authentic chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala or lamb korma in Bucharest. The restaurants Indian-inspired interior, along with its friendly Indian staff, combined with the delicious spice-packed dishes served are sure to trick you into thinking you’re in a lovely restaurant in India!
This restaurant is also known to not offer any alcoholic beverage options in its menu.
Cuisine: Indian
Address: 3, Episcopul Radu Street (Mihai Eminescu Area), Bucharest, Romania
Opening Hours: Monday: 19.00 to 22.00 / Tuesday - Sunday: 12.00 to 22.00
Price/Price Range: 12.00 Lei and upwards
Reservation: Available
Contact: +40 21 211 0390
Website: https://www.haveli.ro/en
Turkish restaurant Sehzade Restaurant & Steak House offers diners some of the best Halal food in Bucharest amidst a wonderful modern setting. Not only will you find a variety of authentic Turkish dishes here, but you’ll also be able to order a Halal steak - which won’t be too easy to find elsewhere in the city. With great service, freshly prepared, drool-worthy food and a warm atmosphere, dining at Shehzade is a must when in Bucharest, whether you’re with friends or family!
Cuisine: Turkish
Address: Str Nerva Traian nr 41, Bucharest, Romania
Opening Hours: 10:00 to 24:00
Price: 13.00 Lei and upwards
Reservation: Available
Contact: +40 770 480 406
Website: http://sehzade.ro/
While there may be numerous seafood restaurants in Bucharest, finding one that is Muslim-friendly won’t be as easy. Although eating at a seafood restaurant that isn’t known to be ‘Halal’ isn’t a worry generally, alcohol may be used in certain dishes, which means you’ll have limited options. Offering a wide selection of fresh seafood, from crab to shrimp to crayfish, at Taverna Racilor, you can get anything off the menu without having to worry about it consisting of something you’re not supposed to be eating!
Cuisine: Seafood
Address: Strada nerva traian nr 4, Bucharest, Romania
Opening Hours: Opens at 12:00pm
Reservation: Available
Contact: +40 755 277 266
Website: http://tavernaracilor.ro/
Legendary kebab restaurant chain Dristor Doner & Kebap started out in 1999 in Dristor but today has a few locations country-wide and has gained recognition for their tasty food served around the clock. The Bucharest branch is located in the popular Bucharest Mall. So after an exhausting day of shopping, what better way to unwind than with a delicious Halal doner sandwich!?
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Address: Bucharest Mall, Calea Vitan 55-59, București 031282, Romania
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Price Range: 8 Lei and upwards
Reservation: N/A
Contact: +40 21 336 3536
Website: www.dristordoner.ro
With the help of the Halaltrip Mobile App, you can now locate Halal food near you in Bucharest within just a few seconds! Finding mosques near you in Bucharest will also be easy.
*Muslims dining at the above restaurants should be aware of the fact that although the restaurants serve Halal food, alcohol will also be found on the menu of most of the restaurants in this list, as with almost all other restaurants in Romania.
Hishama is a Lankan born, ex-Dubai-an who enjoys all things travel. When she's not at her day job as an Online Marketing Specialist, you will find her hanging out with friends at one of the city's newest cafés, reading a Jodi Picoult novel, Netflix-ing pretty much anything, obsessing over broadway, or just dreaming of her next big adventure abroad that she wishes she could afford.
