Kaiamo

Bucharest, Romania

Shaking up Bucharest's dining scene is Kaiamo, a gem near Herãstrãu Park in District 1 of the city. To step within is to enter a world of contrast: traditional/modern, familiar/surprising, understated/over-the-top. Chef Radu Ionescu spent seven years in London, working with the likes of Ollie Dabbous, and it shows. His goal: to flaunt the edible riches of the region through high-end, often avant-garde incarnations of classic recipes. Swerving mediocrity, an exciting 'Experimental' menu is rolled out seasonally, presented in a carte blanche format. Whether you choose the 9-, 11- or 15-course option, playful dishes or 'icons' as they're called here, might include rosy sausage and mash; edible 'stones' from the Luncavăț river; or duck with popcorn and elderflower. Presentation is up there with the best, fitting considering the street where this restaurant is located has long been home to sculptors and painters. The creativity lives on.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $176
• Dinner: Tues – Sat
• +40 722 202 204
• Visit Kaiamo's Website

Location

Strada Ermil Pangratti 30A, Dorobanți, Bucharest, 011884