It scores 4.7 on Google from about 1,390 ratings, the best score among the commune's restaurants with many reviews.
About the place
The restaurant belongs to Spell Hotels Transfăgărășan, a small hotel near Poienari Fortress; some maps still show it as Micul Vrăjitor. The cooking is Romanian: reviews often mention the soups, stew, polenta, mititei sausages, lamb and pancakes, and the coffee gets praise.
It scores 4.7 on Google from about 1,390 ratings. The newest reviews, from autumn 2026, are mostly good but not all. Google currently lists it as open Friday to Sunday.
Good to know
- It is closed Monday to Thursday, according to Google; call ahead on +40 727 715 718.
- On Saturdays and Sundays it opens at 8:30, handy for breakfast before Poienari Fortress.
- The hotel sells Christmas and New Year packages with meals included.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11–22 |
| Saturday | 8:30–22 |
| Sunday | 8:30–18 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.