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What to order
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Sarmale
Repeatedly recommended as a standout traditional dish, with reviewers highlighting its great taste, long cooking time on a wooden stove, and strong comfort-food appeal.
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Cake
Mentioned as a great dessert option, with reviews also praising the homemade cakes and traditional sweets as delicious.
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Ciorbă De Burtă
Specifically singled out as very good and unforgettable, with one review calling it excellent and another saying it had an unmatched taste.
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Ciorbă De Văcuță
Specifically mentioned alongside ciorbă de burtă as having outstanding flavor, contributing to the restaurant's reputation for excellent soups.
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Vin Fiert
Recommended as a delicious accompaniment to the meal, especially appreciated for its warming quality in a cold mountain setting.
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Prăjitură
Praised as very delicious dessert, mentioned together with vin fiert as a memorable part of the experience.
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Mic Dejun
Highlighted as excellent in taste, portion size, price, and service, making it a well-reviewed option beyond the soups.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
About Oala Cu Ciorbă
Oala Cu Ciorbă is a family restaurant in Straja, Romania, known for traditional Romanian soups and comfort food. Reviewers consistently praise the ciorbă, sarmale, homemade cakes, and warm, attentive service, especially in cold mountain weather. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a rustic mountain feel. It is popular for lunch and solo dining, and the price range is lei 20–40.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Oala Cu Ciorbă known for?
It is best known for ciorbă, especially tripe soup, beef sour soup, and bean soup, along with sarmale. Reviewers say the soups are the standout because they are flavorful, generous, and feel like traditional homemade Romanian food.
What dishes are most recommended at Oala Cu Ciorbă?
Reviewers most often recommend the cabbage rolls, tripe soup, bean soup, and beef sour soup. The homemade cakes and desserts are also mentioned often, and several guests specifically praise the blueberry liqueur and mulled wine.
What is the atmosphere like at Oala Cu Ciorbă?
The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a rustic, mountain-style setting in Straja. It suits lunch stops, solo diners, and groups looking for a warm place to eat traditional food after time outdoors.
Is Oala Cu Ciorbă good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is lei 20–40, and reviewers repeatedly describe the pricing as reasonable for a mountain resort location. One review notes breakfast at 29 lei, and others say the portions are generous and the value is good for the quality of the soups and traditional dishes.
What should I order if I want the signature drinks and desserts?
The drinks most often mentioned are blueberry liqueur and mulled wine, and the restaurant also gets praise for its wine list, beer selection, and coffee. For dessert, reviewers highlight homemade cakes and say they pair well with the soups and warm, comfort-food menu.
Is parking available at Oala Cu Ciorbă?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Is Oala Cu Ciorbă kid-friendly?
Yes, Oala Cu Ciorbă is good for kids.
