NATIV Restaurant

NATIV Restaurant

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+40 772 226 010+ Add website
Hours
Sun
1:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Details
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PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $52.00
CUISINES
Steakhouse, European, Healthy, Eastern European, Romanian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
About
Steakhouse with local roots. We looked at our roots and chose to capitalize on the taste. The principles we follow guide us to explore experiences under 3 elements: ingredients only from Romanian producers, the farmer's attention to their produce and simplicity on the plate.
PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $52.00
CUISINES
Steakhouse, European, Healthy, Eastern European, Romanian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles40 reviews
Excellent
32
Very good
3
Average
1
Poor
2
Terrible
2

Louiseexare
Paris162 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
What a wonderful surprise. A wooden place arranged with taste and minimalism. The menu offers fresh local and organic products direct straight from the farm. Delectable gourmet and generous portions, seasoned with subtle flavours. Every single dish we saw passing through was mouthwatering. We mixed having a drink (fresh surprising local juices and sparkling syrups) and a late lunch, which arrived pretty quickly. The place is a tiny oasis of calm, a peaceful bucolic stop in time in the middle of the crowd of the center. It was a great pleasure to meet again with Madelina who back years ago made us love italian homemade pasta as much as the warmth of a local place. I would blindly recommend.
Written July 15, 2023
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Mircea B
Calarasi2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
The experience was amazing. Waiter very nice and educated, food of excellent quality and the atmosphere quiet and relaxing. I strongly recommend this place to everyone P.S They encourage local cuisine and local small producers and have tasty ingredients.
Written December 1, 2024
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Onutan A
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 couples
I’m giving this place 5 stars even tho it is not perfect. Our food was very well prepared and incredibly tasty with the only downside being that the plating is not exceptional. I’m still giving it max score because between delicious food, top tier service and relaxing atmosphere, it’s been a great experience and we’ll definitely swing by again.
Written October 19, 2023
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Madalina S
Cluj-Napoca93 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
The overall feeling is that the advertising is much better than what you are getting. When we phoned to make a reservation, we were told that we can do it either from 6 PM or from 8 PM, which I understand, you don’t what to rush your customers giving them the time to enjoy their experience, and browsing through the menu it gave us the feeling that we would have a close to fine dining experience, but with traditional Romanian food which we thought is nice and all these this created some expectations that weren’t met. I don’t have any specific complains per se, just as I said, the advertising created some expectations, for example I had the crispy chicken, which was just a regular schnitzel, it was good, but the description of the menu is a bit misleading, you expect something more interesting in matters of dining and you get regular food. The concept of using local ingredients is great and should be encouraged, but honestly, I didn’t find anything special—just some regular potatoes with a schnitzel. The staff is very nice, they try to make you welcome and this actually adds to the high expectations I already mentioned. The wine list is extensive and a good one and the fact that it is all Romanian I really appreciate—it’s great to see a commitment to supporting local products. It’s clear that someone had a great vision, and I love the concept, but I think the execution could use a little more polishing to fully match what is advertised. We don't mind paying for great food and experience, but we left a bit disappointed. I would recommend this restaurant, but keep in mind it’s just regular food, hence my rating.
Written January 21, 2025
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Mihnea
23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 none
Went there because they had a certain wine that I wanted to drink. 1) My reserved table awaited me with the cooled wine on the table 2) The ribs were delicious and tender, slid right off the bones, and the sauce really good. 3) The Nativ Dulce dessert was amazing, couldn't talk much until I finished it, maybe the wine also helped with that. 4) The service was friendly, recommended us what to eat, was a pleasure to go there. All in all, I'd say my evening was saved because I chose this restaurant.
Written July 7, 2021
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Diana P
Cluj-Napoca9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 friends
By far My favourite restaurant in Cluj. I love the fact that everything is local. Food is sooo tasty, they have a huge collection of wines as well. Perfect atmosphere, friendly stuff. Their T Bone is amazing, you should try it next time. And their fries are a must! Also, at the end, order “Silvorium” and thank me later!❤️
Written December 23, 2023
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Lily6452
London18 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 friends
Went for a special dinner with a group of friends. The evening started fine, but the food got progressively worse. All the main courses were below average, dry to a crisp, tasteless . For Romania, this is a very expensive restaurant. The evening was saved by lovely waiters and staff generally.
Written September 14, 2023
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Dragos_IS
Iasi1806 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 none
Solo lunch while my friends were attending a concert in the city. I really wanted to try the place after reading about their concept of working with local ingredients from carefully selected small farmers, with a focus on Romanian meats. I was surprised to find out that even the rice was sourced from Romania, never thought we have it cultivated here. Even the salt on the table was from a mine that's less than 200 km away. Simple but effective decorations, no unnecessary fanciness. Direct and to the point staff, very attentive and spot on service. Calm, serene atmosphere. I also found interesting the fact that they had a larger table in the middle which could either accommodate bigger groups or mix several smaller parties in a socialising manner. The menu isn't very extensive and, true to their slogan, has a special steak section. I liked the fact that, wherever possible, they specified the ingredients' provenance, in line with their philosophy. As an appetizer I had pork brain pate and herb butter with pickled onion and sourdough bread. All excellent, but the one that really shone was the amazing brain pate. For the main course I strayed away from the obvious choice for steak, but only because I really wanted to try the Mangalitsa ribs. And I wasn't disappointed, really flavorsome and melt-in-your-mouth tender, cooked in dark beer and wonderfully paired with a parsnip and burnt butter pure. Outstanding, but I think some acidity would have elevated it even more. To remind me of my childhood I also ordered some fries cooked in lard, like my grandma used to make. Not like my grandma's but nevertheless tasty (loved the fact that they had the skin on and). Having some room left for dessert I decided for a sort of deconstructed traditional cake, with several cow cheese textures coupled with rosehip and blueberry preserves. I liked some taste combinations, for example cheese plus mint plus blueberry preserve, but could not identify the rosehip marmalade and was not impressed with the two types of dough. However, a serve of some local (how else?) plum liqueur managed to sweeten my opinion. Speaking of drinks, they have a respectable selection of Romanian wines and spirits, not to mention the lack of macro beer and the presence of a locally brewed brand. Would recommend the place and do my best to come back and try some steak!
Written October 11, 2022
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Simon L
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 none
From the very friendly waitress (Madalina) who spoke excellent English, saving my partner the job of translating everything, to the wonderful steaks, it was our favourite restaurant in Cluj, which has become my favourite city in Romania. Madalina recommended 2 wines as well which were both great, something I can't say for a lot of other local wines we tried. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Cluj!
Written August 9, 2021
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Madalina P
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 friends
Unul din cele mai bune restaurante din Cluj. Mâncarea este absolut delicioasă, din ingrediente locale și 100% românești, un steak-house cu o carte de vinuri ce se asortează perfect cu mâncarea. Locație este in centrul Clujului, dar suficient de retrasă încât să aibă parte de intimitate. Iar domnișoarele care ne-au servit (și ne-au făcut seara mai bună) sunt definiția ospitalități. Recomand pentru o cina relaxată, însă care va rămâne o experiență. One of the best restaurants in Cluj. The food is amazing, all locally sourced, 100% Romanian ingredients, and the wine offering pairs perfectly with the menu. It is located very central, but it is positioned in a quiet, intimate street. The personnel were an integral part of the lovely dinner we had. Fully recommend for a relaxed dinner that is a fully rounded great experience.
Written August 13, 2021
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Serban M
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 none
I think there is no restaurant like Nativ in Cluj-Napoca. Everything is picked from local producers, I highly recommend the local cheese (especially if you're not from Romania) and the beef. The service was great too, everything was explained and detailed. They made sure we ordered the best dishes. Would definitely come back.
Written September 2, 2021
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Costin
Hampshire39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 couples
Beautiful Concept restaurant (Local food and beverage suppliers) in the heart of the stunning city of Cluj Napoca. Food was served hot and timely and it was delicious, Vlad and the were friendly and took great care of us. Definitely deserves a check if you’re in a Cluj Napoca and want to have good food. Will come back again!
Written July 6, 2021
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Lev A
35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 none
Nice, warm, relaxed atmosphere. Well-decorated interior. Great approach to what the establishment is special about: local produce, supporting the national farmers. The attitude of the team: they are proud of what they are doing. They love their work. Very tasty. Nothing to point at as NOT perfect. Warmly recommended. You will not regretit.
Written June 20, 2021
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Ilinca G
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 family
Fantastic food and service, best meat dish I experienced so far. The waitress was especially kind and patient but also competent. All in all it was a wonderful evening, a special dinner enjoyed in a perfect atmosphere. I warmly recommend.
Written August 28, 2022
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carlino74
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 family
What a nice surprise! We were wandering in Cluj and find this amazing restaurant. Top concept, excellent food, great service. Best: Transylvanian tartare and Transylvanian burger. Papanasi to finish! Highly recommended!
Written August 17, 2021
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