Traditional Romanesc Restaurant

You're walking into something genuine here. Traditional Romanesc sits on Chatham Street in the heart of town, and what you get is the real deal: Romanian home cooking that doesn't apologise or try too hard. This is where you come for sarmale (cabbage rolls that actually taste like someone's grandmother made them), properly charred mici, and mamaliga that sticks to your ribs. The room's unpretentious—it's not trying to be Instagram-worthy or trendy—it's just solid, honest food done with care. Worth seeking out if you want something different from the usual chain crawl through Reading.