La Mama is one of the most popular restaurants in Bucharest, serving Romanian food.
The name (if you didn't guess already) means Mamma's and it tries to suggest that the dishes are intended
to be what a Romanian mom would cook. The food is good, nothing out of the ordinary, the regular menu that
one can find in a restaurant with Romanian cuisine. But what makes this one so popular is the fact
that the prices are low and the portions are big so no matter what you order it's likely you'll have a
fulfilling meal :-) Because it is so popular, reservations are strongly recommended. There are four
"La Mama"s spread around the city :
1. Barbu Vacarescu 3 (junction with Stefan cel Mare Blvd) Tel: 021 212 40 86 or 0723 292 863
2. Delea Veche 51 (junction with Calea Calarasi) Tel: 021 320 52 13 or 0723 292 846
3. Episcopiei 9 (close to Romanian Atheneum) Tel 021 312 97 97 or 0721 LA MAMA (52 62 62)
I tried the Barbu Delavrancea location and the one in Episcopiei. They both had non-smoking sections, a rare occurrence in Bucharest.
Price: Inexpensive.