La Plăcinte (Stefan cel Mare 3 Branch)
La Plăcinte
A local Moldovan chain famous for its freshly made pies and home-style dishes. With budget-friendly prices, it is a hassle-free choice for your first taste of local flavors.
La Plăcinte is the most famous local chain in Chișinău, featured on almost every local food list. This entry covers the branch at No. 3 Stefan cel Mare Boulevard. It specializes in various pies (plăcintă) and rolls (învârtită), with savory fillings like potato, cabbage, and cheese with herbs, and sweet fillings like sour cherry and pumpkin. They also serve cabbage rolls, soups, and salads. A single pie costs about 50-90 MDL, and you can also order a platter to try a variety. Reservations are accepted. Some reviews note that it has a slightly standardized chain-restaurant taste, but it wins on consistency and affordability. Located on the main thoroughfare at the southeastern end of the city, it is easily accessible by public transport or taxi.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-22:00
Nearby sights
- Ciuflea Monastery
- Chișinău Central Market
- Organ Hall
- Eternity Memorial Complex
- Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
- Triumphal Arch, Chișinău
- National Museum of Art of Moldova
- Pushkin House-Museum