Carpe Diem Wine Bar
Wine bar and shop with 300+ Moldovan labels and a quiet terrace away from the city buzz
Pick from 300+ Moldovan bottles straight from the shelf, drink at your table with a platter of local cheeses and prosciutto, in a quiet courtyard
Worth it if you want to explore Moldovan wine at your own pace: pick from hundreds of local labels straight off the shelf and drink them at the table with a board of local cheeses and prosciutto, in a quiet courtyard away from the downtown bustle.
A hybrid wine bar and bottle shop: floor-to-ceiling oak shelving lined with hundreds of Moldovan wines, solid wood tables, and warm Edison bulb lighting. Browse the vinoteca, pick a bottle, uncork it at your table with a board of local cheeses and prosciutto, and drink by the glass or bottle. The covered terrace sits in a quiet courtyard – perfect for unhurried conversations or date nights. Open daily 11 AM–11 PM, best in the evening or weekend afternoons when you want to explore Moldovan wine without the noise.
- Vast selection of Moldovan wines, many rare labels
- Friendly staff who recommend wines that fit
- Quiet atmosphere, perfect for long conversations
- Quality cured meat and cheese platters
- Secluded courtyard terrace, no street noise
- Fair pricing — you can buy a bottle and pay a small corkage
- Wall of hundreds of bottles lit by Edison bulbs
- Moldovan cheese platter with an open bottle on the oak table
- Covered courtyard terrace under grapevines
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“It’s quieter than most spots near the city center, offering a broad selection of wines and a pleasant outdoor seating area. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a discreet, tucked-away place to catch up or simply enjoy a drink without interruptions.”
“Small cosy wine bar/shop near the center of Chisinau with a nice selection of wines from Moldova. You can go and pick your bottle and sit, relax and sip it. If you are hungry you can get a cheese and meat board for picking. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere nice.”
“It was a lovely wine bar with excellent service. I really enjoyed my time there and had a delightful wine tasting experience”