There are certain restaurants and cafes in Chisinau, a visit to which gives rise to the feeling of intense satisfaction lingering in your memory for a long time.
Café de Italia holds rightfully the top line in the rating of Chisinau’s most popular cafes. How can it be otherwise? A spacious terrace bordered with plants and boasting very disposing furniture invites to a careless and relaxed pastime. The sliding roof contributes to the comfort as it opens up the surrounding space. In addition the café offers a non-smokers room. The true focal point of the otherwise austere and restrained interior is a large aquarium with fish species very rare for this geographical region.

All the details have been carefully selected to contribute to the overall comfortable atmosphere - huge plasma screens, free Wi-Fi zone with unlimited traffic. The interior is obviously a major component contributing to the restaurant’s popularity, but the cuisine and the chef’s skills are the principal argument for the selection of a catering establishment most appropriate for the visit.
The Café de Italia cuisine is a combination of tastes based on the general underlying idea of freshness, naturalness and nutritional value of food. Absolutely all dishes are cooked without preservatives, colorants or other artificial components.

The restaurant’s menu impresses with its diversity. A particular emphasis is made on grilled dishes. The cooks of Café de Italia know the right approaches to cook them, including the light salad with grilled shrimps, a tender sturgeon shashlik, a filling pork or veal cutlet, grilled vegetables and mushrooms – no matter what you order, the professional skills of the cooks will make this meal an absolute top line in your personal favorite food rating.
Those who like a true Italian pizza will certainly welcome the possibility to choose from more than 30 pizza types, including the chef’s recommendations - Pizza de Italia, Pizza Napoletana and Pizza Gourmet which deserve a special mention.
The dessert lists are extremely appealing: the true Italian Tiramisu looks like it has arrived on your table directly from Italy. You will rate it No. 1 should you taste it once.

We are coming to the drinks list, which includes lemonades, sangria and certainly above 40 items of strong and soft cocktails featuring on the restaurant’s list, Furthermore the menu offers the fashionable hookah which makes a pleasant extra to the delicious meal.
Café de Italia offers catering services for hosting a stand-up party, a banquet or an unforgettable celebration.
No matter what time of the day you choose for your visit, you will be impressed by the diversified menu, the atmosphere of relaxation and comfort and the attentive and caring staff.
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