Articles

A Culinary Crawl Though Moldova, By Way Of Corporate America

article by Lindsay Feinberg,
via thelunchbelle.com

Moldova: obey food website

article by Charles Bibilos,
via unitednationsoffood.com

The Vegetarian Option: Moldova, a Journey to Eastern Europe Through Midwood

article by Howard Walfish,
co-founder of Eat to Blog and the creator of BrooklynVegetarian
via seriouseats.com

Eating In Translation: Moldova Restaurant

article by Dave Cook,
via eatingintranslation.com

Moldova Restaurant New York – Moldavian homemade food overseas
( in Romanian )

article by Olga Pascaru,
via noi.md

A Meaty Taste of Moldova in Brooklyn

article by Mark Hokoda,
via chow.com

Reviews

Moldova Restaurant is a excellent ambassador for the unassuming nation just northeast of Romania.

New York’s only Moldovan establishment is designed to appeal to the city’s Moldovan population and curious newcomers. The main dining room has a mix of large tables for the banquet-style dining common in this part of the world and four-tops designed for American-sized families.

Our party of 13 arrived sans reservation in the middle of the afternoon and immediately and graciously ushered to back room, a unique space where plants and green Christmas lights have been arranged in some sort of Slavic take on Fern Gully.

We were on a Gravesend food tour, so we sampled a half-dozen appetizers. The fasolita is a bean paste not dissimilar to white bean dip that pairs well with the provided dark bread. Ursuleti (described as a house special) are corn meal balls fried with a soft cheese inside and crumbled on top.

Several members of our well-traveled party noted the similarities to the food of northern Croatia, especially in the generous use of farmer’s cheese in the placinte – a filled pastry – and the coltunasi – a Moldovan take on pelmeni.

The food was hearty without being heavy, arrived quickly and with a smile.

For those planning a trip out here, I’d highly recommend Moldova Restaurant’s website, which has pictures and descriptions of the entire menu in English, with far more information than the standard New American site. A great experience.

Jon S.,
Brooklyn, New York, USA
via yelp.com

Ordered from Moldova (via GrubHub) when we were looking for something new. It seemed like a gamble because the few reviews we could find were varied; we really weren’t sure what to expect. But no need to worry — the food was awesome and delivery was fast. The homemade fruit punch was delightfully anti-Hi-C, the salata taranesc so simple yet so fresh and really well made; the carnaciori (kielbasa) perfectly seasoned and juicy; the snitzel, triumphant. It feels a bit strange to give it five stars; it’s not like it’s Daniel or something. But as far as a takeout experience goes, this was the absolute best we’ve had in a long, long time. Everything was fantastic (and reasonably priced), and we’ll definitely be repeat customers.

Jennifer H.,
Brooklyn, New York, USA
via yelp.com

If i could i would give it 10 stars!! The best food u can find in all new york!! Loved it, will deff go there again:)

Anonymous
via superpages.com

AMAZING! … So fresh … Great portions … Very flavorful …. Absolutely delicious!

Michael Todd
via grubhub.com

My new favorite restaurant. Stuffed grape leaves remind me of my grandmothers. Fried potatoes with mushrooms so good too.

zhanna t.
via seamless.com

Salutari din Norvegia:)
Si doresc sa va zic doar FELICITARI si BRAVO!
Multi clienti fericiți si cumsecade din orice colt al lumii!

Translation from Romanian:

Greetings from Norway :)
I just want to say congratulations and BRAVO!
I wish you many happy customers in every corner of the world!

Esenia C. Steckmest,
Oslo, Norway
via feedback form

Astazi am fost in ospetie la restaurantul Moldova,mi- a placut ambianta cit si mincarea,sigur ca am gustat din placinte cu brinza,scrumbie,eu am avut schitzel si iubitul meu costita de porc foarte delicioase bucate!A fost prima noastra vizita si ne vom reintoarce! Ce poate fi mai bun decit bucatele moldovenesti…

Translation from Romanian:

Today I was at Moldova Restaurant, I liked the ambiance and the food as well, of course I tasted the cheese pastries, herring, I had my schnitzel and my boyfriend had a very delicious pork chop, very good food! It was our first visit and we will come again! What could be better than Moldovan dishes …

Irina Pinzari,
New York, New York, USA
via Facebook

Ma bucur nespus ca ati reusit , departe de casa , sa deschideti acest local pentru binele comun a conationaliloc nostri dar si pentru ai aduna impreuna pe cei care sunt departe de casa moldovenii nu sunt uniti de firea lor, nici in Italia si nici in Moldova. Bravo voua !!!

Translation from Romanian:

I’m so happy that you could do it, far away from home, to open this place for the common good of our fellow citizens but also to gather those who are away from home, because how Andrei said Moldovans are not united neither in Italy or in Moldova. Good work!

Tatiana Nogailic, Association of Moldavian women in Italy,
Rome, Italy
via Facebook

We are proud of our history. We keep our centuries-old Moldavian traditions and culture embodying them in the spirit of culinary art. Therefore, we have created a place where everyone can feel at home. We care about every detail of the interior, trying to convey friendly environment of Moldova.

Customers line at Citigroup

All the ingredients that come to our kitchen are thoroughly selected, and the chefs use unique time-tested recipes. This is the only way we can guarantee 100% authenticity of our dishes.

Food stand at Goldman Sachs

Moldova restaurant is well-known outside New York City. We often accept visitors from Moldova, Romania and other European countries. Brooklyn residents have a good habit of ordering meals online via GrubHub, Seamless or Delivery.com.

Food stand at Credit Suisse

Our business expands as well as our popularity does. Now we serve lunch for Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Credit Suisse.

Appetizers

Platou din Legume Prajite

Peppers, eggplant, zucchini with mix vegetable sauce

Перец, баклажан, кабачки с овощным соусом

Platou de Carne

Assorted meat plate

Мясное ассорти

Hering cu Cartofi noi cu Marari

Herring and cooked potatoes

Сельдь с отварной картошкой

Primavara

Red radish with lettuce, scallion, dill and sour cream

Красная редиска с листьями салата, зеленый лук, укроп со сметаной

Muraturi

Assorted pickles plate

Ассорти из солений

Taranesc

Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, feta cheese with sunflower oil dressing

Помидоры, огурцы, сладкий перец, брынза с подсолнечным маслом

Salata din Limba

Veal tongue, tomatoes, cucumbers, rich dressing

Телячий язык, помидоры, огурцы, соус

Racituri

Chilled meat broth dish

Холодец

Fasolita

Bean paste with roasted onion, olive oil and spices

Тертая фасоль с жареным луком

Dessert

Dessert Moldova

Baked apple or pear, stuffed dried plums with nuts, moldavian style crepes

Запеченные яблоки или груши, чернослив с орехом, блины с вишней

Platou cu Fructe

Fruit plate

Нарезка из фруктов

Drinks

Apa Minerala, Compot de Casa, Suc, Cafea, Ceai

Sparkling Water, Homemade Fruit Punch, Juice, Coffee, Tea

Газированная вода, Домашний фруктовый компот, Cок, Кофе, Чай

Main entrees

Cartofi ca Acasa

Home fried potatoes with mushrooms and onions

Картошка жареная по-домашнему с грибами и луком

Placinte “Ileana Cosinzeana”

Homemade baked pastries with: * Farmer cheese and herbs * Potatoes with onions * Капуста

Домашние “плацинты” с: * Творогом и зеленью * Картофелем с луком * Капустой

Sarmale ca la Mama

Traditional stuffed rolls with rice and meat (cabbage or grape leaves)

Голубцы в виноградных или капустных листьях (на выбор)

Carp

Carp fried in corn meal

Филе карпа, обжаренное в кукурузной муке

Mititei / Carnaciori mix plate

Grilled traditional sausages and kielbasa served with peas and onions

Мититеи(молотое мясо) и колбаса приготовленные на гриле по традиционному молдавскому рецепту, подаются с горохом и с луком

Mamaliga Trapeza

Special prepared corn meal with assorted sides of meat, cheese, sour cream, scrambled eggs

Мамалыга, приготовленная по традиционному рецепту Молдавии с мясом, сыром, сметаной и омлетом.

Frigarui de Porc /Frigarui de Gaina mix plate

Pork shish kebab and сhicken shish kebab

Свиной шашлык и куриный шашлык

appetizers

Taranesc

Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, feta cheese with sunflower oil dressing

Помидоры, огурцы, сладкий перец, брынза с подсолнечным маслом

Muraturi

Assorted pickles plate

Ассорти из солений

Icra de Vinata

Roasted Eggplant dressed with olive oil

Баклажанная икра с оливковым маслом

Platou din Legume Prajite

Peppers, eggplant, zucchini with mix vegetable sauce

Перец, баклажан, кабачки с овощным соусом

Platou de Peste

Smoked fish-cured fish

Ассорти из копченой рыбы (скумбрия, семга, осетрина)

Fasolita

Bean paste with roasted onion, olive oil and spices

Тертая фасоль с жареным луком

Salata cu Carne de Vita

Beef, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, light dressing

Говядина, перец, помидоры, огурцы, легкий соус

Platou de Carne

Assorted meat plate

Мясное ассорти

Racituri

Chilled meat broth dish

Холодец

Dunarea

Daicon, cucumbers, roasted spicy shrimps, caviar “Icura”

Редис, огурец, жареные острые креветки, икра “Icura”

Dessert

Dessert Moldova

Baked apple or pear, stuffed dried plums with nuts, moldavian style crepes

Запеченные яблоки или груши, чернослив с орехом, блины с вишней

Platou cu Fructe

Fruit plate

Нарезка из фруктов

Drinks

Apa Minerala, Compot de Casa, Suc, Cafea, Ceai

Sparkling Water, Homemade Fruit Punch, Juice, Coffee, Tea

Газированная вода, Домашний фруктовый компот, Cок, Кофе, Чай

Main entrees

Cartofi ca Acasa

Home fried potatoes with mushrooms and onions

Картошка жареная по-домашнему с грибами и луком

Placinte “Ileana Cosinzeana”

Homemade baked pastries with: * Farmer cheese and herbs * Potatoes with onions * Капуста

Домашние “плацинты” с: * Творогом и зеленью * Картофелем с луком * Капустой

Coltunasi “Fat Frumos”

Traditional dumplings served sour cream and butter, choice of: * Farmer cheese * Meat * Potatoes (topping of fried onion)

Традиционные вареники, пельмени со сметаной и сливочным маслом, на выбор: * Творог * Мясо * Картофель (подаются с жареным луком)

Sarmale ca la Mama

Traditional stuffed rolls with rice and meat (cabbage or grape leaves)

Голубцы в виноградных или капустных листьях (на выбор)

Somon

Grilled salmon with lemon sauce and veggies

Лосось на гриле с лимонным соусом и овощами

Mititei / Carnaciori mix plate

Grilled traditional sausages and kielbasa served with peas and onions

Мититеи(молотое мясо) и колбаса приготовленные на гриле по традиционному молдавскому рецепту, подаются с горохом и с луком

Costita / Ceafa de Pork mix plate

Traditional cooked pork chop and pork neck with mamaliga

Свинина на косточке и свиная шейка с мамалыгой