It took 2nd place for 'Best Patisserie' at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2026, and has 4.5 on Google from more than 1,800 reviews.
About the place
Zelateria began in 2011 with pastry chef Ana Consulea's idea of bringing Romanian patisserie back to life. She trained in France, with an apprenticeship at Maison Vergne in Montbéliard, and opened her first workshop in 2014. In 2016 Zexe Braserie opened at Aviatorilor 65; since 2024 it has been called Zelateria – Braserie. Since 2020 the patisserie has also run Zelato, its ice-cream stand in King Michael I Park.
The counter holds old Romanian cakes such as Regina Maria, Carmen Sylva, Take Ionescu and George Enescu, the pre-1989 patisserie classics amandina, savarina and Carpați, as well as tarts, loaf cakes and sugar-free cakes. The brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. On Google, reviews most often mention the cakes and the pleasant atmosphere, and some also praise the food, such as the cauliflower soup; a few find the desserts too sweet or complain about the service.
Good to know
- The brasserie is open daily from 9:30 to 22:00; you can book a table by phone or online with the booking button on the website.
- Cakes, platters and pastries to take home should be ordered ahead on the orders page of zelateria.ro.
- From March to October, Zelato ice cream is sold in King Michael I Park, at the skate park entrance on Piața Charles de Gaulle, a few minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30–22 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30–22 |
| Wednesday | 9:30–22 |
| Thursday | 9:30–22 |
| Friday | 9:30–22 |
| Saturday | 9:30–22 |
| Sunday | 9:30–22 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.