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Carpe Diem Wine Bar
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Nightlife · Wine bar · Centru

Carpe Diem Wine Bar

Wine bar and shop with 300+ Moldovan labels and a quiet terrace away from the city buzz

4.8 · 498 reviews· Chișinău
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RecommendedBudget200-300 leiCasualIn ChișinăuBoth
Also worth it for

Pick from 300+ Moldovan bottles straight from the shelf, drink at your table with a platter of local cheeses and prosciutto, in a quiet courtyard

Why it’s worth visiting

Worth it if you want to explore Moldovan wine at your own pace: pick from hundreds of local labels straight off the shelf and drink them at the table with a board of local cheeses and prosciutto, in a quiet courtyard away from the downtown bustle.

The story

A hybrid wine bar and bottle shop: floor-to-ceiling oak shelving lined with hundreds of Moldovan wines, solid wood tables, and warm Edison bulb lighting. Browse the vinoteca, pick a bottle, uncork it at your table with a board of local cheeses and prosciutto, and drink by the glass or bottle. The covered terrace sits in a quiet courtyard · perfect for unhurried conversations or date nights. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM, best in the evening or weekend afternoons when you want to explore Moldovan wine without the noise.

What to expect
Best at
AfternoonEvening
Duration1-3 h
LanguagesRO · RU · EN
Good for
Relaxed eveningRomantic dateAs a coupleWeekend chillCultural discoverySmall group
What people love
  • Vast selection of Moldovan wines, many rare labels
  • Friendly staff who recommend wines that fit
  • Quiet atmosphere, perfect for long conversations
  • Quality cured meat and cheese platters
  • Secluded courtyard terrace, no street noise
  • Fair pricing - you can buy a bottle and pay a small corkage
Photo moments
  • Wall of hundreds of bottles lit by Edison bulbs
  • Moldovan cheese platter with an open bottle on the oak table
  • Covered courtyard terrace under grapevines
Ambiance
Pet-friendlyGroup-friendlyRomanticOutdoor seatingInstagrammableWi-Fi · laptop OKReservation neededWalk-ins OK
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What visitors wrote
  • “It’s quieter than most spots near the city center, offering a broad selection of wines and a pleasant outdoor seating area. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a discreet, tucked-away place to catch up or simply enjoy a drink without interruptions.”

    - Michael Lambert
  • “Small cosy wine bar/shop near the center of Chisinau with a nice selection of wines from Moldova. You can go and pick your bottle and sit, relax and sip it. If you are hungry you can get a cheese and meat board for picking. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere nice.”

    - Damien Mc Sweeney
  • “It was a lovely wine bar with excellent service. I really enjoyed my time there and had a delightful wine tasting experience”

    - Adis Čizmić
Good to know
  • Tastings have moved to the house wines · one guest openly regrets that they no longer taste labels from outside the own selection
  • Not suited to children · marked as such by Google
  • No wheelchair access · entrance and parking are inaccessible
Where & when
Hours
Mon11:00 - 23:00
Tue11:00 - 23:00
Wed11:00 - 23:00
Thu11:00 - 23:00
Fri11:00 - 23:00
Sat11:00 - 23:00
Sun11:00 - 23:00
Contact
AddressChisinau MD, Strada Columna 136, MD-2004, Chișinău, Moldova
Phone+373 799 78 818
Websitewineshop.md
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Notes from travelers

What other people wrote about this place inside their own plans.

  • Mihai

    Carpe Diem e la 20 minute de mers. Cere lista cu vinurile naturale (e o coloană discretă). Au un Pinot Noir de la Gogu care merge perfect cu o farfurie cu brânzeturi locale. Vinul roșu și pâinea caldă: etapa de la mijloc a serii.

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