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CHIOS Social Lounge

Restaurant

🫤 Unfortunately we will not be back. The food was badly seasoned and almost raw (here I am referring especially to the meat, in which case the staff had to ask all of us at the table how we preferred it, rare or well done), the sea bass was bathed in oil, the risotto had exclusive beet taste, the burg... People often mention nice, service, good, great, restaurant, lake, table, atmosphere,


Address

Parcul Central, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Website

www.chios.ro

Contact

+40 753 059 361

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

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

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (17) service (16) good (14) great (10) restaurant (8) lake (8) table (7) atmosphere (6)
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  • 2/5 Alessandra S. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately we will not be back. The food was badly seasoned and almost raw (here I am referring especially to the meat, in which case the staff had to ask all of us at the table how we preferred it, rare or well done), the sea bass was bathed in oil, the risotto had exclusive beet taste, the burger was very small and tasteless. The space looks nice, but without good food, I can't recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vlad V. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a dinner with the company but there was no pre-defined particular menu or service, just what the restaurant had to offer, so this is reviewing the restaurant's typical selection of offers. The service was absolutely outstanding and the food was also delicious (one antre wasn't very convincing but the rest of them and the main course in particular were fantastic). The vibe of the restaurant was very nice, with good music, but towards the 10, 11 PM mark the music slowly became very loud to the point it was difficult to have a conversation at the table. Being Friday evening this may be justified as the establishment was probably preparing for an all-nighter for who would be interested in that but for those who would rather sit down and talk this isn't a good setup. But up until that point everything was very nice and impressive and this is not a reason to provide a lower rating. It's simply a matter of tastes as each individual has different preferences in terms on how to spend an evening out in town. So this is merely for people to know and plan accordingly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nelly P. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s one of the examples of very nice places with a bad service which is rare in Cluj. I seated in a table, the waitress passed next to me 2 times, she didn’t asked me anything. She finally came to me to ask what I want but without a menu. She brought the food but without napkins, salt or pepper and left. And the attitude was like I was disturbing her that I came. It’s a shame as I a nice place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Irina A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, outside and inside as well. The service was excellent and the food was alright.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronika V. 5 months ago on Google
    Super cool place! We got here in the evening when there was a DJ, great music, nice atmosphere. The stylish interior of the restaurant is located right in the park, near the lake. We ordered a set of burgers. It was really delicious! There was also cheesecake and wine. We liked! Good service! Great mood!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richárd H. 8 months ago on Google
    The waiter wasn’t nice at all she slammed the bottle of water on the table so hard that everyone was shocked. She didn’t get us what we ordered and wasn’t nice all together. 7 of us were ordering and we wanted to pay separate and the waiter told us that all of us have to sit to separate tables for us to be able pay separate. In my opinion it was a disappointment because with such a nice view we had a terrible service. Another problem was that there was a homeless women with her kids trying to get money or food from our table, in my opinion it’s a shame because a homeless person shouldn’t be able to get near the entrance not even our table to disturb our atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ioana-Livia M. 7 months ago on Google
    Really good location and service, the food is good but a bit expensive. Bathrooms are clean
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place &nice food&great service! The best! 😇
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food, great place to dine!

  • 5/5 amit y. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice sophisticated place, great food and great customer service.

  • 3/5 Andrei T. 8 months ago on Google
    A great place to have a drink and/eat by the lake. The service is very slow and it can get frustrating to be “ignored”. The food was slightly above average I really enjoyed the appetizer and the pasta. The Elderflower lemonade was far from what I know to be a Socata lemonade. Nonetheless I’ll return here because of the atmosphere and to order my usual dish.

  • 5/5 Carmen S. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a jewel of Cluj, a great place for a glass of wine 🍷 or dinner during Untold. Wonderful setting on the patio, overlooking the charming lake. The landscaping is in exceptional good taste and well maintained. The menu and the service are both great. I would only wish they would ban smoking on the patio or at the very minimum, designate a smoking area. It's hard to enjoy yourself seated next to a cigar smoking neighbor. I realize many people still smoke in Romania, but believe that progressive restaurants could get on with the times and recognize there is no fairness in smokers having more rights than non-smokers. Nobody wants second-hand smoking.

  • 4/5 Vali C. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a realy nice restaurant in the central park - the view of the lake was wonderful, the food and service are good. The outside area is really pleasant. I will go back for sure.

  • 5/5 Liviu Adrian G. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful atmosphere by a lake with ducks and black swans. Chill out music and good food, not cheap but it is worth it. Vegetarian options.

  • 5/5 Omri R. 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice place by the lake. We only had drinks but the vibe and design were great.

  • 5/5 Dan P. 4 months ago on Google
    The staff was very attentive and more than that you can see that the management is very involved, they have a QR and link on the table so you can send directly to them your concerns. That's a really nice way and shows that they're more involved than 99% of the places. Plus for the spicy stuff they have what you can't find in 99% of the restaurants as well. So definitely they are in the top 1 percent. Plus the location is amazing. So don't look at the nagging reviews about pasta or lemonade. Be sure they have amazing ingredients.

  • 5/5 Bassel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous place✅ Delicious food ✅ Good staff ✅ Good drinks ✅ expensive ✅ Worth it ✅

  • 5/5 kentpohl 10 months ago on Google
    The food at Chios has improved immensely over the past two years. I had a Greek Salad with a side of prawns and it was one of the best things I ever tasted at a restaurant. That’s right. A salad that was amazing. Try it.

  • 5/5 Attila N. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there on a Sunday evening. It was not that crowded. The background music wasn't that loud. The food and the service was all good

  • 4/5 Loredana S. 10 months ago on Google
    Very good appetizers but the main course was just basic. I did not like the broccoli puree, it was tasteless. Also, the sauce was bitter. I had cheesecake for dessert but the biscuit part had some sugar particles that feel weird.

  • 5/5 Diego N. 1 year ago on Google
    very nice restaurant with refined and well served dishes. Very accurate service. Recommended.

  • 4/5 Richard C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a stunning location with mostly decent food and good service. The service staff all speak a good amount of English and the venue is stunning. In the summer I would go for carousel, which is basically the garden behind the building and is a really nice place to dine in the right weather. The restaurant is I'm a really good building and excellent for impressing guests.

  • 5/5 Anna T. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great wedding there, everything was over the top! The food was delicious and the staff was always anticipating our needs. The waiters filled the glasses all the time so the guests were super happy. 😆 Adrian had the patience to answer all my 17262728 questions and helped us have the day we’ve dreamed of. If you want an elegant wedding in the middle of the city, this is the place. Thank you for everything! ❤️

  • 5/5 Bianca A. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, delicious drinks and lovely atmosphere. We had a hard time deciding what to order just because everything sounds soooo good. I finnaly picked mini burgers. I loved that they were all different and so I could taste 3 kinds of burgers in just one dish. My bf also loved the cake.

  • 5/5 zizi d. 3 years ago on Google
    Restaurant with a history in Cluj-Napoca, now very elegant and full of style. Staff is polite and professional. Very tasty and various food, but the originality of this places stays in the terrace near the lake. You would have a nice time here, for sure.

  • 5/5 Mircea C. 2 years ago on Google
    The Events by Chios (upstairs room) is just LIT. Was present there two times when Dirty Nano was in the building and it was amazing. The party was a BLAST! Yes the drinks are a little expensive, but it is what it is. You expect things to be a little expensive, but it's totally worth it!

  • 4/5 Javier M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place and food. COVID19 precautions are not their strong suit.

  • 5/5 Sorin V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant, wonderful location (in the central park, by the lake), the food was very tasty, acceptable prices, the personnel is very attentive with the clients. 100% recommended !


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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