Romanian Food and Wine Tasting in Câmpulung: Local Flavors

A 60-year-old family restaurant teaches you how Câmpulung eats through one tasting menu.

A guided food and wine tasting at Piatra Craiului, a family-owned restaurant in central Câmpulung with over 60 years of tradition, where you taste artisanal cheeses, cured meats, pickles, local wines and homemade dessert while learning the culinary history of the Muscel region. The experience runs about two hours and includes all food, wine, coffee or tea, and stories from your host about local ingredients and traditions. A live guide speaks English or Romanian. Minimum age is 16.

The experience

You arrive at Piatra Craiului, across from the historic Bărăția Tower in the center of Câmpulung, and are welcomed with a traditional drink: local plum brandy (țuică or pălincă), while your host introduces the culinary history of the region. What follows is a structured tasting that moves through five stages: first the artisanal cheeses and cured meats, each one explained for its origin and role in local tradition; then local wines chosen to complement what you're eating; then a slow-cooked pork stew with polenta and pickled vegetables, a classic Romanian comfort dish; then papanasi (fried doughnuts with blueberry jam and sour cream) finished with coffee or tea. Throughout, you hear stories about Câmpulung's traditions and how the Piatra Craiului brand reflects the spirit of the Muscel area.

The tasting is guided, not self-directed: your host controls the pacing and explains each item as it arrives, so you're not reading notes or guessing at what you're tasting. Soft drinks and mineral water are served alongside the menu if you prefer them to wine or brandy. The whole experience fits into about two hours, so it works as a standalone activity or as part of a larger afternoon in Câmpulung.

What’s included

• A traditional Romanian tasting menu with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, homemade pickles, fresh bread, pork stew with polenta, and papanasi with blueberry jam and sour cream.
• local wines or traditional brandy paired with the food.
• soft drinks or mineral water.
• freshly brewed coffee or tea at the end.
• and a guided introduction to the culinary history of the Muscel region and stories about Câmpulung's food traditions.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Romanian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Gastronomic Experience of Muscel at Restaurant Piatra Craiului

Is this one for you?This is a guided, seated tasting in a restaurant, not a hands-on cooking class or a market tour. Choose it if you want to taste authentic local products explained by someone who knows them, and if you have about two hours to sit and eat without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Romanian.

What exactly do I taste during the two hours?

The tasting menu includes a platter of local cheeses, cured meats (smoked ham and sausages), homemade pickles and fresh bread; a traditional pork stew with polenta and pickled vegetables; and papanasi (fried doughnuts) with blueberry jam and sour cream. Local wines or traditional brandy are paired with the food, and the experience ends with coffee or tea.

What is the Bărăția Tower, and why is it across from the restaurant?

The Bărăția Tower is a historic landmark in central Câmpulung. Piatra Craiului is located directly across from it, making the restaurant easy to find in the heart of the town.

Can I do this tasting if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Soft drinks and mineral water are included in the price and served alongside the tasting menu, so you can skip the wine and brandy pairings and enjoy the food with non-alcoholic beverages instead.

Is there a minimum age to attend?

Yes, the minimum age is 16. The operator also notes that the experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy, though it is wheelchair accessible.