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“ Had a nice experience here, the food was great, I think one of the best meals I've had in the city. We made the mistake of ordering two appetizer which wasn't necessary because the portions were larger then expected. The Mussels in white sauce with parsley oil and Glazed brioche with flavored butter were very tasty and strongely flavoured. The Yellowfin Tuna Tataki, green apple wasabi, charred scallion miso, aged balsamic on the other hand was a bit more mild, I would suggest going for that if you'd like to start you meal of a bit more lightly. We had a hard time deciding on the main, the options seemed to be not that great when first looking over them but the Beef Wellington, slow cooked carrots & sweet potatoes, wild mushrooms ketchup seemed to be praised a lot so we tried that. It was very well made and really tastfull. The dough stayed nicely in place and the truffles demi-glace that came with it was nicely done as well. But care it is a lot of meat. The atmosphere reminded me a bit too much of a hotel restaurant (they seem to look a like often), and it was also a bit hot. Having some more interesting main options would be an improvement in my opinion. Nevertheless we had a great dinner, I would certainly recommend the place. ”

“ The food is really good. We didn't feel like we needed more after we were done so the portions are right as well. Food comes with one amuse bouche. The serving was pretty good too, though there were some cringe moments since cluj doesn't really have fine dining restaurants. The atmosphere is interesting. I felt like in the Snowpiercer train. The prices are accordingly, dropped over 350€ for 4 persons. The new law regarding tipping and writing on the bill made the last moments rather awkward but not restaurant`s fault. ”

“ This is the best restaurant in Cluj-Napoca, period. Great food, spectacular service and cozy atmosphere. They change their menu quite often, so make sure you double check it before going in, even though I'm almost certain you can always find something to fit your taste. ”

“ Almost certainly, this is Cluj's BEST GOURMET restaurant! I'm a foodie and go out a lot - this is my revised, 2023 post pandemic view. Pastel has a short but vibrant menu, the tartare and tuna are amazing starters, and beef Wellington is top 3 I've eaten across hundreds of restaurants in Europe. Hopefully, they will keep their very talented chef :) (coughs... unlike VIA, which significantly decreased quality) Prices are high, but oh man, the gourmet experience is worth it. Service is A++, and the waiters describe to you in detail what you're eating and why the combination = top gourmet style. I would upgrade the room / atmosphere - as it's bit to all-tables-toghether, no separation, no wow factor - just nice-looking room. ”

“ What can I say but perfect experience? The food, the presentation, the wine, the service, the live music--everything was beyond expectations. The flavors of all the dishes were balanced and everything was perfectly cooked. We started with the tuna tataki and had the sole and crispy chicken as mains. Accompanying this we had an incredible dry Moldovan Riesling (Alsace-style) which paired perfectly with our order. We ended up staying until the end of the night because the music was just that good and wound up having the after eight dessert and some cocktails to round out the experience. Call me the Michelin man because in my book this is a ⭐⭐ restaurant, worth a detour for sure! ”

“ Romania's hopes for a Michelin experience are very much alive here. Chef Dănilă and his staff have an amazing experience to offer. Extremely attentive, well-trained staff (our regards to Rebeca, who was amazing with us all evening) and a menu that covers possible cravings and curiosities. Would recommend the beef & wild mushroom "mac'n'cheese" and the tuna tataki, as well as the salty caramel ice cream pudding dessert. Enjoyable experience for two, but also as a family. Will definitely return! ”

“ Delicious dishes, special combinations of ingredients, great customer service and pleasant atmosphere. It's hard to choose a single dish, but whatever you choose, you can't go wrong! Lovely experience! ”

“ Highly recommend! We had a perfectly cooked Beef Wellington and some great french white wine. The staff is amazing, really knowledgeable of what they serve and they are quick to answer any questions you have regarding their food or anything else. Great experience overall! ”