Valea Verde Restaurant is housed in a carefully restored old barn, in the heart of the Saxon village of Cund. We cook with produce from local farmers, vegetables from our own garden and truffles from the Transylvanian woods.
Our door is open to everyone: guests staying at Valea Verde, and anyone who simply wants a good meal on their way through Transylvania.
Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:30
Lunch: 12:30 – 16:00
Dinner: 18:00 – 23:00
For groups of more than 8, private dinners or events, email reservations@valeaverde.com or call +40 371 237 117.
The Valea Verde kitchen in a few words: produce from local farmers, truffles, and time. We cook Transylvanian and Romanian recipes, reinterpreted with modern techniques and a touch of French and Mediterranean influence.
Our jams and zacuscă are homemade, we bake our own bread, and our cheeses, Mangalica charcuterie and honey come from Romanian artisans we trust. We follow Slow Food principles: local, seasonal produce, cooked without rushing.
Breakfast. A buffet of homemade jams, zacuscă, freshly baked bread, Romanian cheeses and charcuterie, plus egg dishes and coffee made to order. Price for non-resident guests: to be confirmed
Lunch. A daily set menu of soup, main course and dessert that changes every day of the week.
Dinner. A set menu of 3 to 7 courses, from amuse-bouche to dessert, built around the theme of the day. Wine pairing available.
À la carte. Valea Verde staples (truffle pasta, Valea Verde salad, Mangalica platter, Transylvanian cheese platter), local classics and a kids’ menu.
Ildiko Kopan, Executive Chef. Ildiko has cooked in the Valea Verde kitchen since the restaurant’s earliest days and knows it like no one else: the village suppliers, the rhythm of the seasons, the dishes guests ask for year after year. Today she leads the team as Executive Chef.
Alongside her: Jacinta, our breakfast cook (she makes the aubergine spread and the pancakes), [NAME], [ROLE] and [NAME], [ROLE].
Every weekend there’s something special: a themed dinner on Friday evening, a cooking workshop on Saturday morning and a themed lunch on Sunday. And through the colder months: Oktoberfest, Halloween, St Andrew’s Night, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
In the barn restaurant, in the adjoining pavilion (up to 12 people), in the lounge overlooking the hills (up to 120 / 90 — to be confirmed people) or, when the weather allows, outdoors: in the courtyard, by the lake or in a meadow near the village.
Romanian Destination of the Year 2023, Culinary Destinations category, first place.
Our restaurant is the proud bearer of the prestigious blazon for excellence in service and hospitality of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
Strada Principală 119, Cund, Mureș County, Romania. About 1 hour 45 minutes from Sibiu, 2 hours from Cluj-Napoca and 5 hours from Bucharest. Parking: to be confirmed
Can I eat at Valea Verde Restaurant without staying at the retreat?
Yes. The restaurant is open to everyone for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What are the opening hours?
Breakfast 8:00 – 10:30, lunch 12:30 – 16:00, dinner 18:00 – 23:00.
Do I need to book?
We recommend booking, especially for dinner and at weekends, as seating is limited. You can book online on this page.
Do you have a kids’ menu?
Yes: tomato pasta, pasta carbonara, chicken schnitzel and French fries.
Can you cater for allergies or dietary requirements?
Allergen information is available on request. Let us know when you book and we’ll do our best to adapt.
Do you host private dinners or events?
Yes, from dinners for 12 in the pavilion to weddings and corporate events. [Link to /en/meetings-events/]
We look forward to having you at our table. Book online, email reservations@valeaverde.com or call +40 371 237 117.
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