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Minerva

Restaurant Historic site

😠 They made everything possible to make us leave, they started to take stuff off the table while we were still there, they pulled out the cables for the equpiment that our dj brought, they took wine that we brought în the back to keep. The building is fine but the service leaves a lot to be desired. People often mention great, Craiova, cakes, building, location, good,


Address

Strada Mihail Kogălniceanu 1, Craiova 200390, Romania

Contact

+40 251 413 300

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (360 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (10) Craiova (8) cakes (7) building (6) location (6) good (6)
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  • 1/5 Javier N. 11 months ago on Google
    They made everything possible to make us leave, they started to take stuff off the table while we were still there, they pulled out the cables for the equpiment that our dj brought, they took wine that we brought în the back to keep. The building is fine but the service leaves a lot to be desired.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iulia M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is a real gem. Perhaps the most beautiful cafeteria in Romania
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Plamena D. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty dessert! Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rebeca S. 6 years ago on Google
    Rated at 3 stars because it's absolutely GORGEOUS, but it currently appears closed down. There's a note with a number that says 'for rent', perhaps the great hall is rented for events? I'm not sure. A peek through the front doors shows a marvel of turn-of-the-century architecture and decor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana F. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice place. The dessert was delicious 🤤 sweet and nutty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dorin G. 6 years ago on Google
    Exquisite 1900s location, great service and delicious cakes, decent prices. A must if you are visiting the town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 monica m. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing location, great arhitecture, definitely a must see in Craiova for the building itself, but the deserts are just average
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ela I. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful confectioners in Romania and maybe even in the world. Delicious and delicious cakes. Very good prices, good service. A good place to recommend (Original) Una din cele mai frumoase cofetarii din Romania si poate chiar din lume. Prajituri deosebite si delicioase. Preturi foarte bune, servire buna. Un loc bun de recomandat

  • 3/5 Florin S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exterior architecture, unmatched in the country. The administration leaves much to be desired. (Original) Arhitectura exterioara, de neegalat în țară. Administrarea lasă de dorit.

  • 3/5 Simona A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In my childhood, Minerva was the most select confectionery in Craiova ... Now the renovation seemed to me forced, it does not have the impressive air of old. The cake I ate was ok, but so! (Original) În copilăria mea Minerva era cea mai selecta cofetărie din Craiova... Acum renovarea mi s a părut forțată, nu mai are aerul impunător de altădată. Prăjitură pe care am mâncat-o a fost ok, dar atât!

  • 5/5 Alina B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place, great cakes. (Original) Un loc extraordinar, prăjituri excelente.

  • 5/5 Predescu S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A sensational place hundreds of years old, where I spoiled my wife with a cake from time immemorial. (Original) Un loc senzational vechi de sute de ani ,unde am rasfatat sotia cu o prajitura de pe vremuri.

  • 5/5 Marius A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautifull (Original) Bellissimo

  • 5/5 Petcu O. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great location! A confectionery museum! It's worth visiting! (Original) O locatie superba! O cofetarie muzeu! Merită vizitată!

  • 5/5 RMC T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Elegance (Original) Eleganță

  • 5/5 Giovanni A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For those who like the Gothic style and really ideal it is worthwhile to enter as well as having a super pastry. (Original) Per chi piace lo stile gotico e veramente ideale vale la pena entrare oltre ad avere una pasticceria super..degno del locale....

  • 4/5 Teodor L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good desserts! (Original) Deserturi bune!

  • 5/5 Razvan G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice and welcoming confectionery. (Original) O cofetarie frumoasa si primitoare.

  • 5/5 Casandu P. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good. Quality products. (Original) Foarte buna.Produse de calitate.

  • 5/5 Laurentiu A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superb

  • 5/5 Angheloiu C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Intimate, quiet and relaxing atmosphere, very good cakes. (Original) Intim, atmosfera linistita si relaxanta, prajituri foarte bune.

  • 5/5 claudia d. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful place to be for a special day! Thank you for a beautiful welcoming hosting ❤️❤️❤️ A great symbol of Craiova city!

  • 5/5 Mihai S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice building where you can spoil yourself with a very nice sweet of your choice carefully prepared with love. Really, you can feel it!

  • 5/5 Sorina R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good sweets in a wonderful restored historical building

  • 5/5 stef b. 1 year ago on Google
    It was amazing, definitely recommend. The food was great , the place was amazing and the bathroom very clean. The staff did great and they were very polite with us and told us about the history of this place.5/5

  • 5/5 Cristiana D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place and experience

  • 3/5 Catalin S. 1 year ago on Google
    The sweets at the cafeteria were old and not delicious but the place looks very nice after the renovation.

  • 4/5 Valentin M. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice food, venue and service is great

  • 5/5 Dorian A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the Minerva Palace, an important historical landmark for the city.

  • 4/5 Ionica P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb building as architecture ... too bad it's not used to its full value ... (Original) Superba cladire ca arhitectura...pacat ca nu este utilizata la intreaga valoare...

  • 5/5 Gabi i. 4 years ago on Google
    F. B.

  • 5/5 Belegante L. 6 years ago on Google
    Super local. Vintage place

  • 3/5 Garikoitz Beobide B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place, like from another era. Quiet for a coffee or tea, accompanied by a variety of pastries. (Original) Un sitio precioso, como de otra época. Tranquilo para tomar un café o un té, acompañado de pastelería variada.

  • 5/5 Saci J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful confectionery I've ever been to. (Original) Cea mai frumoasă cofetărie în care am intrat vreodată.

  • 5/5 Lumi L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you like Turkish coffee, I recommend you come here. Impeccable service! (Original) Daca vă place cafeaua turcească, vă recomand să veniti aici. Servire ireproșabilă!

  • 5/5 Badea D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cakes! (Original) Excelente prajituri!

  • 5/5 Fevronia S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The building itself is amazing. The construction was completed in 1903. History of the "Minerva Casino": The documents of the time speak of a contract concluded on November 23, 1896 between the epitrops of the Madonna Dudu Church from Craiova and the architect Th. Dobrescu from Bucharest. (Southern Gazette) (Original) Cladirea insasi uimeste. Construcția a fost finalizată în anul 1903. Istoria „Casinului Minerva“: Documentele vremii vorbesc de un contract încheiat la 23 noiembrie 1896 între epitropii Bisericii Madona Dudu din Craiova şi arhitectul Th. Dobrescu din Bucureşti. (Gazeta de sud)

  • 4/5 Dan A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly staff. The cakes are always fresh. The confectionery looks spectacular inside. recommend (Original) Personal prietenos. Prăjiturile sunt întotdeauna proaspete. Cofetăria arată spectaculos în interior. Recomand

  • 5/5 Mariana E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For the Art Nouveau aficionados. (Original) For the Art Nouveau aficionados.

  • 5/5 Lorena P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Artdeco, magnificent cakes, Turkish coffee. Classy atmosphere of the beginning of the century (not 21!), Muted jazz music. I don't know what else I could want. Extremely, extremely kind staff. Not to be missed! (Original) Artdeco, prăjituri magnifice, cafea turcească. Atmosferă classy de început de secol( nu 21!), muzică de jazz în surdină. Nu știu ce mi-aș putea dori altceva. Personal extrem,extrem de amabil.De neratat!

  • 5/5 Valentin M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An architectural gem! It needs repairs. (Original) O bijuterie arhitecturala! Are nevoie de reparații.

  • 3/5 Charlie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately this place closed 3 month's ago

  • 1/5 Dan N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Remember! The location is a bit off! (Original) Amintiri ! Locatia cam parasita!

  • 3/5 Eugen M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What was !? What happened !? PACAT !!! (Original) Ce a fost !? Ce a ajuns !? PACAT !!!

  • 5/5 geo g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Foarte frumos

  • 5/5 Sorin G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too bad the location is closed. Like architecture, splendid! (Original) Păcat că este închisă locația. Ca și arhitectură, splendid!

  • 4/5 Daniel N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant ambiance (Original) Ambianță plăcută

  • 5/5 Valy B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super (Original) Super

  • 1/5 Daniele M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Closed due to business cessation (Original) Chiuso per cessazione attivita

  • 3/5 Ionut I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Few dishes, but well cooked! Serving unprofessional! Cleanliness: "It's Better"! (Original) Puține feluri de mâncare, dar destul de bine gătite! Servire neprofesionistă! Curățenia: "se poate si mai bine" !

  • 5/5 rebe 2. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Outstanding location! (Original) Deosebita locație!

  • 5/5 Gesualdo M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic pastry shop in the center of Craiova, a must visit, the owner and staff are very kind and very reasonable prices despite the elegance of the structure. Great (Original) Pasticceria storica nel centro di Craiova, assolutamente da visitare, titolare e personale gentili oltremodo e prezzi molto contenuti nonostante l'eleganza della struttura. Ottimo


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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