Highly Rated Restaurant in the Heart of Brasov

Pilvax offers a true taste of Hungarian cuisine, ranked by Trip Advisor as one of the top six restaurants in Braşov. Ideally located in the historic city centre of Braşov, Pilvax opened two years ago as a restaurant complete with a bar, coffee shop, and a wine cellar. Four modern, comfortable guestrooms were added last year. Although this small, cosy restaurant is a young establishment, it has already won a loyal following and welcomes many repeat visitors. Pilvax is named after a famous Budapest coffeehouse that was a popular gathering place in the middle of the 19^th century.

Owner Imre Gábor explains, “Opening a true Hungarian restaurant was my childhood dream. We cater to both business and leisure tourists, many of whom are from Germany and other western European countries. With such a high frequency of occupancy in both the hotel and restaurant, I am looking to expand quite extensively, first by opening three apartments.” He adds that he wants Pilvax to be known as a place where both locals and visitors alike can enjoy an intimate evening with friends and family.

Authentic local cuisine, fresh ingredients

Chef Náday Egon’s extensive menu features the famous Hungarian gulyás (goulash), exceptional chicken soup, and savoury beefsteak.  Main courses include wild game such as goose and boar among a plethora of options. For after the main course, the desserts offered include such succulent dishes as madártej (floating island) and plum noodles; additionally, the restaurant also serves breakfast. Visitors may enjoy their meal in the restaurant’s cosy dining room, in the wine cellar filled with rare bottles, or sit outside on the sidewalk terrace. Imre Gábor plans to open a covered terrace for the winter season.

Pilvax specializes in authentic Hungarian and Transylvanian cuisine served with a choice of around 100 fine Hungarian wines. “We will continue to focus on high quality and authenticity. The key to our menu is all of the food we serve is fresh from local distributors, completely natural, and homemade right in our kitchen. With a seasonal menu, the quality is second to none as it is dependent upon on the ingredients available at that point in time in the region,” states Imre Gábor.

Imre Gábor urges European travellers to visit Romania and Braşov. He says, “For investors, Braşov has many interesting opportunities, for example in industry the skilled workforce is abundant because in the Soviet years, it was a top industrial centre where technical skills were a must for most citizens. Now, the workforce is multilingual, technical, and ambitious. For tourists, this is a beautiful area surrounded with mountains and lush forests. Braşov is a charming and historic city filled with passionate people. When you arrive in our quaint city, come meet us and try our cuisine. We are happy to welcome you.”