Romanian cuisine is diverse. Cuisine is represented by a wide variety of meat dishes. The most popular meat is a pork. The rich and tasty food in Romania is a result of influence of several traditions with which it has come into contact in the past. Cuisine from all over the world can be found in Romania, including Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international tastes. Fast food chains are rising in popularity due to convenience and their family oriented style. The local spirit, tuica plum brandy usually enjoyed before a meal along with some appetizers.National specialities:

Mamaliga: dish made of yellow maize
Coirba: A sour soup made from vegetables and meat.
Zama – green bean soup with chicken, parsley and dill
Mititei - Minced meat rolls with aromatic herbs
Kofta – meatball made from ground meat, usually beef or lamb, mixed with spices and onions
Sarmale : Minced meat rolls wrapped in sauerkraut or grape leaves.
Borsh de Miel : sour soup containing pieces of lamb,
Patricleni : similar to Mititei, but dressed with spices and covered with pork intestine.
Cataif : whipped cream.
Clatite : pancakes served with jam, flambé.
Papansh : ring doughnuts served with soar cream.



National drinks
Tzuica (pium slivovitz or brandy) is national drink, contains 24‑25 proof alcohol.
Zarea : variety of champagnes.
Cotnari : world renowned wines of Moldavian origin.
Murfatlar : very good wine, oily and sweet of Dobrogean origin.
Tirnave Reisling : a dry wine from the Tirnave vineyards.
Tirnave Perla : a fine, light, fragrant wine, medium sweet.
Muscat Ottonel: a muscatel, rich in strength and savor.
Sadova Rose : a fresh, medium rose, of fragrant bouquet.
Marghiloman: Romanian style coffee.