Jeraffe
Centru, Chisinau
Restaurant in Chisinau, Moldova
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Jeraffe is a restaurant and bar on Ismail Street in Chisinau, Moldova. Its published menu moves between European dishes, Japanese-inspired sushi and wider Asian preparations, with separate wine and bar sections and a substantial selection of cooked fish, meat and pasta.
About Jeraffe
Jeraffe on Ismail Street
Jeraffe is a restaurant and bar at 84 Ismail Street in Chisinau, Moldova; the English-language site renders the street name as Izmail. The restaurant combines European, Japanese and wider Asian food rather than following a single national cuisine. When arranging a visit, use the Ismail Street address to identify this restaurant and confirm the location with your party.
A Menu Across Several Traditions
The restaurant's Romanian menu is organized into cold and hot starters, salads, soups, fish, meat, pasta, risotto and sushi. Its breadth is visible in the contrast between artichoke appetizers, salmon tartare, seafood miso soup and traditional chicken zeama. Cooked mains include fish with beurre blanc, beef cheeks and pork with polenta. Sushi rolls and mixed assortments sit alongside those dishes rather than replacing the rest of the menu. Honey cake, creme brulee and chocolate fondant appear in the dessert section. Diners can therefore consider both sushi and cooked dishes when choosing a meal, with soups, starters and desserts available in the published selection.
Menus and Reservations
The official site separates its food menu, wine book and bar selections, allowing diners to review food and drinks independently. The food menu includes numbered allergen references. Check these alongside the dishes you are considering, then discuss allergies or dietary requirements with restaurant staff before ordering. Jeraffe publishes a telephone number and restaurant email for direct enquiries. Use those contacts to ask about table availability, the current menu and arrangements for your intended visit.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Jeraffe is the 2026 winner in Moldova's Best Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–10 PM
- Location
- Strada Ismail 84, Chisinau, Moldova
- Website
- jeraffe.md
- Phone
- +373 22 500 757
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale fusion restaurant with a stylish, comfortable interior, suitable for relaxed dinners and special occasions, combining modern design with warm lighting and a pleasant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2004
Signature Dishes
- sushi rolls
- seafood sets
- oyster & seafood menu
- filet mignon
- fondant dessert
- Beef Wellington
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Strada Ismail 84, Chisinau, Moldova
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10 PM
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jeraffe?
84 Ismail Street, also written Izmail Street, Chisinau, Moldova.
Does Jeraffe only serve sushi?
No. Its official menu also includes soups, cooked fish, meat, pasta, risotto and desserts.
Does the menu identify allergens?
Yes. The official Romanian menu uses numbered allergen references; confirm requirements with staff.
