Butoiul Sasului
Str. Republicii 53-55
Cuisines: European
About
In many ways, the "Saxon Barrel" may just be Brasov's least pretentious restaurant; the waiters are always smiling and helpful, and at night there's bound to be some great local music performed live -- or perhaps table entertainment in the form of Brasov's top illusionist, Allin Blaine. The food is traditional Saxon Transylvanian, so there's plenty of sauerkraut and pork. Also available are two-person platters with hearty portions of spareribs and pork chops, or a mix grill plate of chops, smoked and salted meats, and sausages. If you want something cheap and down home, ask for the leg of pork with beans -- it's simple, succulent, and very filling. There's also filet of cod and grilled trout if you're looking for something a little lighter. You can order a liter of house wine (from the restaurant's own vineyard) for L25 ($11/£6.80), and there are some pricier vintages from the Prahova Valley, which are well worth sampling. Note: Don't confuse this Saxon restaurant (in a cellar, reached via stairs from a courtyard off Str. Republicii) with the similarly named eatery upstairs: Ask for it by name.
