LUME Neobistro

Name: LUME Neobistro
Address: Strada Vlaicu Pârcălab 43, Chișinău, Moldova, Centru, Moldova, MD
Telephone: +373 697 12 000
Price range: premium
Rating: 4.6

Chef-driven neobistro with weekly tasting menu

4.6 · 704 reviews· Chișinău

Premium700-1500 leiIn ChișinăuIndoor

What makes it worth it

5-7 course tasting menu changed weekly + Moldovan wine pairings

The story

LUME Neobistro is chef Alex Hagi's project (formerly Manhattan Steak House, trained in Italy) — a small 24-seat neobistro on Bulgară street, with a 5-7 course tasting menu that changes every week based on what the chef finds at market. Modern cuisine with Moldovan roots: deer tartare with pickled cucumber, clarified chicken broth with pie, smoked catfish with creamy mămăligă, sous-vide lamb with Fetească Neagră reduction. 100% Moldovan wine list with sommelier pairings. Intimate atmosphere, minimalist earth-tone design, dinner only (reservation required). One of Chișinău's most serious chef's tables, exceptional value for the technique.

What to expect

Best at

Evening

Duration2-3 h

Ideal group2-12 people

LanguagesRO · RU · EN

ReservationRequired in advance

Good for

Romantic dateAnniversaryAs a coupleCultural discovery

Gallery

What people love

Plating like Lisbon or Copenhagen
Attentive service without being stuffy
Impressive local wine list
Interior worth the trip on its own
Satisfying portions

Photo moments

Terracotta sculpture with a candle on top
The glass roof at night with the lights on
Plating with garnishes on the black slate
Grey bouclé bench by the window

Ambiance

Group-friendlyOutdoor seatingReservation neededParkingCards OK

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What visitors wrote

“Dining here is a wonderful experience in a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. The food is truly first-class—an absolute delight for the palate—and beautifully presented as well, creating an outstanding overall experience. The service was exceptionally attentive and friendly. A fantastic restaurant where everything comes together perfectly. Highly recommended!”
— Ben Schulz 5
“This doesn’t feel like a burger place, so I wasn’t planning to order one. But once I saw it on the menu, I had to try it, and it didn’t disappoint. They only have one burger (Umami Yami) and it was excellent. Very flavorful and felt a bit special compared to most burgers in the city, definitely one of the best I've had. Good meat, good ingredients. The only issue was the const…”
— Florin Palamarciuc 5
“A gourmet experience not to be missed. I was lucky to find Lume by accident prior to visiting the Fine Art Museum nearby. There was a wonderful set lunch menu for 25 Lei I chose the Beef starter and the Sea Bream fillet as a main. Both absolutely delicious and different with perfect presentation. My berry blast juice was so refreshing too. Alina my waitress was so sweet too. …”
— Susan Zoe Felix 5