513
Eclectic bar with vintage motorcycles, Native-American art, and house cherry liquor
House cherry liqueur + Baba Neagra in an interior with vintage motorcycles and neon
A one-of-a-kind spot in Chișinău — a "Native American meets vintage motorcycles" aesthetic and house-made sour-cherry liqueur.
A place that is impossible to categorize: by day a neighborhood canteen with business lunches (ribeye, grilled chicken, ciorbă, 80-120 lei), by evening an eclectic bar with cocktails and occasional live music. The interior blends vintage motorcycles, authentic Native-American artwork, and warm neon — an aesthetic unlike anywhere else in Chișinău. The kitchen is fusion with personal twists: creatively presented hummus, solid paninis, honest risotto, and the standout Baba Neagra dessert (rarely found elsewhere). The drinks list features above-average Aperol Spritz and a homemade sour-cherry liqueur (vișinată) that many guests order a second round of. The generous front terrace makes 513 one of the most comfortable evening picks on Alecsandri during summer and early fall. Vibe varies: quiet Monday-Thursday, with cocktail buzz and occasional live music Friday-Saturday. Dinner 250-400 MDL per person.
- Generous terrace, comfortable in summer and fall
- Eclectic interior with vintage motorcycles and Native American art
- House cherry liqueur above average
- Consistently well-made Aperol Spritz
- Baba Neagra as a dessert, rare to find elsewhere
- Decent business lunches under 100 lei
- Warm servers who help with the English menu
- Live concerts and occasional weekend DJ
- Vintage motorcycles styled as room decor
- Native American art on the wall with warm neon
- House cherry liqueur in a small glass next to Aperol Spritz
- The generous front terrace in the evening
- Baba Neagra creatively plated as a signature dessert
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“Tried the business lunch at 513 — soup plus chicken with vegetables — decent and good value, not a standout. Portions aren’t big but I left full, and prices are friendly. Loved the big, comfortable terrace and the spacious indoor room; service felt warm and the vibe is cozy. Note: they have outdoor seating and some evenings feature live music, so weekends can be lively.”
“Liked it in here- felt like a local place. Good portion of food and choice of beer. Good prices.”
“Very good vibes in this place - if you are looking for a retro place, it’s the right choice. The food seems to be good there as well. It’s only 3/5 stars as the drinks are mainly ice…”
- Cocktails sometimes have too much ice
- Louder on weekends when there's live music
- Eclectic aesthetic isn't for everyone
