Vărzărie
A local canteen-style institution operating since 1968, specializing in home-style dishes like Cluj-style cabbage, offering large portions at low prices.
Located at 37 Eroilor Boulevard, this restaurant has reportedly been serving Transylvanian home-style food since 1968. The decor retains a simple canteen style, and the clientele consists mainly of locals. The signature dish is the baked, layered varză a la Cluj, which can be ordered with smoked pork knuckle; sarmale, cabbage soup (lucicoși), and bean soup with pork knuckle are also available. The space is small and can get crowded during peak dining hours. With an average spend of 40-60 RON per person, it is a budget-friendly option for traditional food in the city center. It is a short walk from Union Square along the boulevard.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00-22:00
Nearby sights
- Dormition Cathedral & Avram Iancu Square
- Reformed Church on Farkas Street
- Lucian Blaga National Theatre & Romanian Opera
- Tailors' Bastion
- Bánffy Palace
- Pharmacy Museum (Hintz House)
- Union Square & St. Michael's Church
- Matthias Corvinus House