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Steakhouse, Bar, Barbecue, European
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Lunch, Dinner
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Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Outdoor Seating
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Reviewed February 18, 2023 via mobile

The food arrived after one hour even though the restaurant wasn't crowded at all. The pork ribs were hard and burnt (too much jept on the grill). The taste was not satisfying at all. I was expecting to be soft and tasty. I don't recommend...it and for sure I won't come back to this restaurant in the future.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed December 23, 2022 via mobile

Overall the food was pretty poor, the beef ribs were tough, the pork ones were a little bit better but not by much and lamb chops were ok. The food took long to arrive and some parts of our order were missing. For a place...that has it in its name the ribs are bad and the place is not worth visiting, there are plenty of other places with good ribs in Bucharest.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed March 2, 2022

Visited this place few days ago for a lunch with family and very much eager to have a juicy medium rare stake.And guess what,l got a well done one,l was literally stoned,totally frustrated,l asked the waiter to look at it,he did and he said absolutely...nothing,didn’t even say l’m sorry .ln any serious steakhouse you would get your order replaced so l won’t story you anything else regarding the location,atmosphere,whatever bla bla bla since these details really don’t matter as long as the most important thing-the steak-you are going for in such place,stinks.The meat lovers understand me for sure and I want to advise them not to waste their time and good mood trying to get a real steak hereMore

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed February 19, 2022 via mobile

Terrible staff attitude and poor food quality. We will think twice before returning to this place. There is no place available on the website to send reviews. We used to have good time here but this was not the case last time we visit that...place. Chips were oily and not crispy at all.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed August 4, 2021 via mobile

Although the food was medium, the service was one of the worst i have ever encountered. There are lots of other restaurants that serve way better ribbs with very good service. I live in Bucharest and I know what I am talking about. It was...my first and my last time here. Waiters behave as they do not give a damn and if you ask for something, you feel they are doing you a favour.... Do not go there !More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed March 8, 2020

I can tell you for sure that this are the best ribs i have ever eaten in my entire life. The beer is also the best there

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed February 28, 2020 via mobile

One of the Best rib plates I've had for some time. good services and not so pricy. You need a reservation if you want to go there in the afternoon and evening.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 25, 2020 via mobile

Located in a historical building which was made according to the plans designed by the Austrian architect Anton Shuckerl in 1894, this location takes you back to the 1900 when going to a restaurant was a culinary experience and at the same time a way...to socialize. Clean, great service, average prices, even with a designated smoking area this is a place you must visit when you are in town. For meat lovers I will recommend the Costelaria plate for 2.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 15, 2020

We went there twice. We enjoyed so much the ribs!! The first time we took the menu for two with three kinds of ribs. The second time we took vitel ribs because it was more tasty. The wine and the beer were great. The waiter...was very kind. They accept credit card.. Definitely coming back!!!More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 10, 2020 via mobile

If you enjoy ribs done in a classical way and want some variety, this is a place to visit. The ribs are good , juicy ,tender and an absolute delight accompanied by a good wine. This is a place to come with your friends ,...work colleagues or even family to enjoy a more rustic atmosphere.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed February 9, 2020 via mobile

One of the best places in Bucharest if you want ribs which are spectacular! Nice atmosphere, nice music, pretty fast serving, good prices, maybe a little bit expensive, but the experience is a pleasure!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 25, 2020 via mobile

We had this evening porc and beef ribs. I can’t say that they were the best we had; the ribs were not that aromatic that we will expect; I can assume they were not left in a sauce for a long time as you would...before cooking; the potatoes crips were nice - a vague compensation was made by very friendly staff. In a evening with no inspiration we might give it another try.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed January 25, 2020 via mobile

It's an excellent choise in regard to any kind of ribs, but beef steak is not a plus. They have very good chips made of fresh potatoes (not freezed).

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed December 31, 2019 via mobile

On of my boys is a rib's fan We went on their location on barbu stefanescu, near christmass eve. Very nice, clean, elegant. Food good, waiters polite, but on the christmass time they put chinese music. So ...we enjoy dinner with chinese music!! About food:...ribs corect done, but no juicy, so just good, but not the best in town. Mixed plate with all meats, very good!! Excepting the chinese music and the hidden chrismass tree, the food was good. Many good people eating dinner there....but this restaurant hate or doesn t celebrate christmass, and in that time of the year all is better if the athmosphere is nice!! Just an advice for manager for the next year; let us feeo the spirit. The food can be amazing!More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed November 29, 2019

The ribs were very tasty. Also a nice atmosphere and staff. Only minus was the waiting time for the ribs.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Costelaria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4