Da Pino image

Da Pino

Restaurant

👍👍 I visited this place on the recommendation of their neighbors nearby who sell craft beer, since I was in this city on a business trip and learned about this wonderful place, I couldn't help but visit it. I ordered a mozzarella salad and a sea/ocean plate. The salad was excellent for 9/10 🥗 (maybe b... People often mention good, delicious, restaurant, Italian, menu, pasta, Cluj, atmosphere, fresh, time,


Address

Str. Universității 8, Cluj-Napoca 400091, Romania

Website

dapino.ro

Contact

+40 734 881 010

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) delicious (11) restaurant (11) Italian (10) menu (9) pasta (9) Cluj (9) atmosphere (8) fresh (8) time (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Soufer 1 year ago on Google
    I visited this place on the recommendation of their neighbors nearby who sell craft beer, since I was in this city on a business trip and learned about this wonderful place, I couldn't help but visit it. I ordered a mozzarella salad and a sea/ocean plate. The salad was excellent for 9/10 🥗 (maybe because there is nothing unusual and complicated in it), but the plate with sea creatures surprised me. 🫕🥣 The sauce that came in addition was just perfectly matched, and the squid and octopus were cooked just delicious. Until today, I either haven't been to good restaurants, or simply haven't eaten such well-cooked food. The mussels melted in your mouth along with the shrimp, and the sauce complemented all this miracle. In general, I put a solid 10/10 on this plate. Since the score below is not even considered. Initially, I thought that I would order and try oysters in this restaurant, but they told me that they ran out literally 2 days ago and maybe I won't have time to evaluate them. I was also brought dessert - a gift from the institution. I completely forgot to say that a wonderful evening in the restaurant was complemented by a lit candle and wonderful music. Thank you very much for a warm evening to this restaurant 🤤🤗👍
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrei-Constantin Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! Pros: - pretty fancy place; - central location; - professional staff; - pleasant atmosphere; - bigger portions than is specified in menu; - special food, real italian style; - appetizers from hosts. Cons: - pretty small bathroom; - there is a 8 RON fee/ person which I didn't understand why is it required (it's the first place with a fee like this); it can be seen in photo. Prices may be high, but the experience is great. Worth it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mihai M. 2 years ago on Google
    Foie gras burger is not extraordinary…it’s kind a dessert because the jam inside it covers the fine taste of the foie gras.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Italian food with a very nice ambiance. Both indoor and outdoor seating, and a lot of options on the menu. The complimentary bread and olive oil was very good. I particularly liked the pizza with tomato and mozzarella. Would recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrei C. 2 years ago on Google
    I always love restaurants with a great vibe and awesome food. Da Pino is exactly this. Ingredients are top quality, taste and presentation are also their top priority. Bonus points for being able to order a glass of almost all their wine bottles. You can find this way very good wines.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristina D. 1 year ago on Google
    As a pasta lover, I definitely recommend this place! 10/10 We started with some appetiser: 5 different kinds of bread with some home made spread. It was delicious! As the main dish: tagliatelle with shrimp and butter sauce Really delicious & creamy The atmosphere is really romantic and cozy, and the staff is always there to help. Once you are in Cluj you have to try this place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oana J. 10 months ago on Google
    They have one of the best pasta in town, very fresh and delicious. You have plenty of dishes to choose from , the prices are a bit high but the quality is amazing. The staff is attentive and the indoor sitting is nicely decorated and organised. I would say it’s perfect for a date night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter M. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply amazing. We haven't had such delicious Italian food since we were in Italy, and the service was excellent too! Wine was on point, and the atmosphere felt just right. 5 stars Da Pino, very well done, and we will see you again! Sending love from New Zealand.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denisa C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good starters and very good food. I ordered beef muscle with fois grais and potatoes with truffles. I recommend Ca Zen prosecco.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrada F. 1 year ago on Google
    Extensive menu, very tasty food and good portions, the tagliatelle with fresh seafood (available Thursday - Sunday) are a must try, same for the pasta with fresh tuna. The seafood antipasti was alright, but quite greasy, I would only recommend it to share between at least 4 people. Service was overall good, and quite professional, but in quite an expensive place I would expect a little more. One thing to note is they failed to mention (and it was not written in the menu either) that the starters' price is per 100g in the menu but served in portions of 200g, in which case we would have shared.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana S. 1 year ago on Google
    The true Italian vibe in Cluj. Delicious food, homemade and fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. Nice interior, but I love dining in the sidewalk at the lovely small tables, reminiscent of Italy. Prices have exploded a bit after pandemic, so the restaurant is pretty expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ioana F. 1 year ago on Google
    For me personally was an awesome experience. They made me feel welcomed, and given the fact that it was my birthday - at 11:30 am really someone orders wine and prosecco so I made a mention to the girl serving that it was a special day for me and she went beyond her job and remembered and put on top of my chocolate cake - which was delicious, not to sweet not to sour - a candle! My taste buds were also conquered by the gnocchi which were exactly the same my Italian mother and sister makes! The prices are indeed higher, they seem to be the same as the ones in Milan for example, but if you want to dine in a fancy place with good food this is the place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marius M. 7 months ago on Google
    A slice of culinary heaven in the middle of Cluj. Excellent food and even better serving. And if you are lucky enough to get Lili to Serv you, you have just been touched by the almighty Lord!!! Well done Da Pino!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Flavia Tuduce (. 7 months ago on Google
    We were a group of 6, so we ordered a few things from the menu. They have quite a few types of Italian dishes. The waiters were very friendly and usually quite efficient, considering it was almost a full house when we went. We stayed in their garden. For drinks, we had some of their white wines and some Gin Tonic. You couldn't really feel much of the Gin though. The wines were nice. Big note: they have fresh seafood between Thursday through Sunday, so the waiter recommended to us anything with that. We started with a few appetizers to share, the fresh burrata was delicious and so was the squid Carpaccio. The fresh focaccia was a nice touch. As a main dish, we got a few pasta dishes. The spaghetti was cooked al dente, but the gnocchi and the buttoni were overcooked, too soft and almost blended with the sauces, though the sauces were good. I would expect an Italian place to know how to cook their pasta well. The Tiramisu was good, on the sweeter side, but definitely among the best in the city. All in all it was a good night, though it was quite expensive, about 400 RON (€90) per person, 10% tip included.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alle G. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was fresh and tasty . The restaurant was very clean and friendly waiters. I can only recommend it 🫶🏼

  • 5/5 Catalin P. 8 months ago on Google
    Both the service and food are excellent! One of the “most Italian” restaurants I visited in Romania. At the time of writing the review, you couldn’t reach the place with the car since the road is in the works. Thankfully, you have a parking pretty close to the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Andrea K. 4 months ago on Google
    We recently dined at DaPino and it was an exceptional experience. Not only did the food surpass expectations with its delightful flavors and presentation, but the attention to guests elevated the entire meal. The staff's warmth and attentiveness created a welcoming atmosphere, making us feel truly valued. From recommendations tailored to our preferences to timely service, every detail was meticulously handled. It's a place where culinary excellence meets genuine hospitality, making it a standout dining destination.

  • 5/5 Ionut C. 9 months ago on Google
    Best seafood and pasta in town. 5/5 for atmosphere, food and location. Waiters are also careful and helpful. We had the grilled tuna and grilled octopus. 5/5

  • 5/5 Nika L. 4 months ago on Google
    We went there for the first time as part of the Priceless Experience offered by BRD. This meant that they brought us to the restaurant, we got a drink of our choice (we went for the bottle of red wine) and we got to taste a special 5 course menu presented by their own chef. It was one of the best culinary experiences I’ve ever had (the photos speak for themselves!) The staff was also friendly and we truly felt special that night. We will be back for sure! I can’t wait to try their staple dishes

  • 5/5 oliver b. 2 years ago on Google
    everything is absolutely gorgeous. the setting , the people , the food - the atmosphere and the food is really why you should come here . everyone is so nice and so sweet , it really makes you feel like you are part of a family everything on the menu is delicious , my favorite being the pasta or the steak but - everything is really good and well made

  • 5/5 Emil P. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an amazing time at Da Pino. The staff is very warm, kind and at the same time, extremely profesional. They created a very intimate atmosphere for us which we enjoyed to the fullest. The food was simply delicious and looked amazing. We knew from the beginning that we should take our time and do not rush through the courses. We'll definitely return here, for us it was one of the most beautiful dining experiences we had in Cluj. I highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 Maximilian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Italian restaurant. Definitely more expensive than your regular Italian restaurant in Cluj, but the quality is on another level. High quality ingredients, cozy atmosphere, good service, brilliant food and good selection of wines. Must go if you like italian food, especially dishes with fish and sea fruit. The only thing I didn't particularly like was the fact that the starter has double weight and obviously double price, compared to what you see in the menu and they didn't tell us it's going to be so big, so we ordered two.

  • 5/5 Ionut J. 2 years ago on Google
    It is hard to write a review for this. Why? The main reason is that I cannot find the right words to be honest. We hadn't have any reservations but the Manager tried to find us a good table. Second, the music is just perfect, the sound is in good limits to be heard one with each other. Third, the service it is without any reservations one of the warmest as far as we had. Now, the food: If you want a good food this is the place! Perhaps the price is above average,but worth any bite. You need to try everything, from cheese to meat. Thank you, Da Pino!

  • 5/5 Andrei P. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for breakfast on our last day in Cluj. As soon as I walked in, I regretted that I was not there to eat every day during our stay in the city. I must say, it is the fastest way to get from the streets of Cluj to Italy! Delightful and cheerful staff, delicious food and charming ambiance. Went straight to the very top on my preferences. Will surely visit again and again. Take it from a food lover and travel enthusiast, Da Pino is not simply a restaurant, it's a landmark!

  • 5/5 Emma P. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible food! The taste is like heaven in your mouth! A must try when in Cluj.

  • 5/5 Lemur E. 2 years ago on Google
    Fancy restaurant, but smallest that i thought, expensive as well. The food it's on point depends om your budget. Pastas starts from 10 euro 👌

  • 5/5 Kristina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food - best pasta with vongole in a looong time, delicious vitello tonnato👍🏻, crunchy yammy foccacia. Good service.

  • 5/5 Andrei M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place in Cluj, Best pasta in România, Best and friendly staff. Highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Cristina G. 2 years ago on Google
    Chef Marco is amazing!! All the catering team has done a beautiful work with us. A five stars experience for sure

  • 5/5 Dan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Service is really nice. Pasta is very tasty!


Call +40 734 881 010 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Restaurants nearby

McDonald's image
1
McDonald's
Fast food restaurant
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
$$ $$
3.60 (7.5K reviews)
Klausen Burger image
2
Klausen Burger
Restaurant
Chic restaurant featuring craft brews, cocktails & pub eats, plus a rooftop terrace with city views.
$$ $$
4.30 (6.7K reviews)
Ursus Brewery image
3
Ursus Brewery
Restaurant
👍👍 Perfect pork ribs. Good hummus breakfast. Latte is ok. Waitresses are beautiful
$$ $$
4.50 (5K reviews)
Euphoria Biergarten image
4
Euphoria Biergarten
Restaurant
👍👍 Nice location, great food!
$$ $$
4.40 (4.9K reviews)
Last updated:
()