English-Speaking Businesses in Romania

Petrom fuel station with an attached 24-hour convenience shop, confirmed non-stop (00:00–24:00 daily) by an independent Bucharest directory.

Vietnamese pho restaurant in the Old Town area; reviews single out the pho as standing out even compared to other countries' versions.

Authentic Vietnamese pho restaurant near Obor/Veranda Mall, highly rated for roasted duck and pho.

Second Bucharest branch of Pho Thin (same phone as the Ziduri Moși location); reviews describe it as a family-run business with excellent pho and spring rolls.

Authentic Vietnamese pho and street food. Pho bo, banh mi sandwiches, and fresh summer rolls. Simple, honest, affordable.

Small independent Vietnamese restaurant specializing in authentic pho, also runs a festival food truck.

Restaurant inside the Oradea Fortress complex.

Key Sector 1 roundabout and landmark. Aviatorilor metro station nearby. Green space with diplomatic residences around.

Fish market stalls inside Halele Centrale at Obor. The best selection of fresh fish and seafood in eastern Bucharest: carp, bream, trout, mackerel, and sea fish brought in daily. Fishmongers also sell smoked and salted fish. Arrive early for the best choice — most stalls sell out by noon.

Historic central square of Baia Mare with the Gothic Stephen Tower and medieval buildings.

Sibiu's Grand Square (Piața Mare) is the historic heart of the city and one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Romania. Surrounded by baroque houses, the Lutheran Cathedral, and the Council Tower, it hosts markets, concerts, and festivals year-round. The FITS International Theatre Festival here is world-renowned. Free to visit; a must-see landmark.

Bucharest's largest and most storied open-air market, at the crossroads of Șos. Colentina and Calea Moșilor. Dozens of stalls sell fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, fruit, flowers, and live poultry. A sensory overload in the best way — a real slice of Bucharest working-class life. Best visited on weekend mornings.

Traditional open-air market on Calea Rahovei. Fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and local produce at competitive prices. A daily hub for the Rahova neighborhood community.

Historic square where the 1989 Romanian Revolution began; surrounded by the CEC Palace, the former Royal Palace, and the Athenaeum.

Târgu Mureș's stunning central square, one of the most beautiful in Transylvania. Surrounded by ornate Secessionist architecture, the Palace of Culture, and lively cafés. The social and cultural heart of this bilingual Romanian-Hungarian city.

Oradea's main square and surrounding Art Nouveau architecture, including the stunning Black Eagle Palace (Palatul Vulturul Negru) with its famous stained-glass passage. Oradea is called the Art Nouveau capital of Romania and has undergone major restoration. The square is surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and historic buildings — an unmissable stop.

One of Bucharest's central squares and metro hubs, site of the University of Bucharest's main building and a focal point of the 1989 Revolution.