Moldova Restaurant - $50 Gift Card

$50 Gift Card - 40% Off Moldovan Cuisine Buy What We Love Indulge in modern takes on traditional Moldovan cuisine at this Newton spot, which was named one of the “Top New Restaurants in Boston” by Boston magazine. Start with traditional Eastern European appetizers like icra de vinata, a roasted eggplant mélange, or a platter of chicken- and mushroom-stuffed crêpes. For the main course, try the classic friptura de porc, a roasted pork dish served with polenta, savory sheep cheese, and sour cream. Moldova provides Bostonians the chance to experience a unique, little-known and truly delicious regional cuisine (plus some quality wines straight from the small country). Founder and Moldovan native Artur Andronic wanted to bring the Eastern European flavors of his youth to the city he now calls home when he created Moldova. Since opening, Andronic’s quaint spot has attracted the attention (and delighted the tastebuds) of the local food press, including reporters and critics from the Boston Globe and the Improper Bostonian. Not long after opening, Moldova even earned a spot on Boston magazine’s prestigious “Top New Restaurants” list. The casual 20-seat dining room offers a bright and fun ambiance. The traditional flower motif articulated in the logo is expanded along the walls, while modern furniture and a funky, checkered floor add to the eclectic vibe. On the menu, diners find dishes they won’t find anywhere else in Boston (or maybe the whole East Coast): Moldovan classics range from sarmale (cabbage and grape leaves stuffed with rice, chicken and herbs) to friptura de porc (roasted and stewed pork served with polenta and sheep cheese). Diners looking to expand their culinary range will find much to savor here. —Zach Rapport, Gilt City Assistant Editor