La Oriental - Bucharest

Four of us were staying at the Marriott and we decided to try La Oriental which is a short walk from the hotel on the other side of a wide boulevard. First a fe... read more Four of us were staying at the Marriott and we decided to try La Oriental which is a short walk from the hotel on the other side of a wide boulevard. First a few words of caution: The immediate neighborhood is okay but you need to watch where you walk because people apparently don't pick up after their dogs in that area. The only other warning is to wait for the traffic lights, use the cross walks, and still be cautious if you walk to the restaurant from the Marriott. The good news is that the food is excellent and the service is also very good. The dishes offered are very typical Mediterranean/Lebanese such as baba ghanoush, hummus, moussaka, lentils, including lentil soup, tabbouli and a fried cauliflower dish that was exceptional. They have bar service so wine, beer and other alcohol is available. Prices are very reasonable as well. The air conditioning was a bit weak the night we were there but it was an unusually hot day/evening in mid August.

This was one of the most tasteful Lebanese lunches I've had in my life. Tried five dishes and each piece of food was an experience on itself. The baba ganoush w... read more This was one of the most tasteful Lebanese lunches I've had in my life. Tried five dishes and each piece of food was an experience on itself. The baba ganoush was amazing ! Highly recommended !

We ate here on the 29th of July.The service was good.The terrace was a good place to sit.The food was tasty - especially the lentil soup.The hummus and egg plan... read more We ate here on the 29th of July.The service was good.The terrace was a good place to sit.The food was tasty - especially the lentil soup.The hummus and egg plant mezze were great. The lebanese bread could be more fresh.Definitively recommended!

We have tried it by accident, it was raining and so we had a rest there for lunch. We have been very suprised about the excellent quality and taste of the food.... read more We have tried it by accident, it was raining and so we had a rest there for lunch. We have been very suprised about the excellent quality and taste of the food. Not comparable with those other so called arabic restaurants in the city. We will definity come back!!!

This restaurant is not far from jw Marriot hotel. Came there with friend for lunch. We ordered Humus for starter and it reminded the Humus you can buy in Israel... read more This restaurant is not far from jw Marriot hotel. Came there with friend for lunch. We ordered Humus for starter and it reminded the Humus you can buy in Israeli supermarket-it lacked flavour!We asked for hukka but waiter said she doesnt have...So we have waited 20 min for meat and we served with 3 types of meat: chicken , kebab and another type that i cant remmember.The meat was very average and very very dry and had no flavour at all.Prices are ok but i wont go back... Bucharest has better leabanece restaurants...