Topit Turnat Wine Bar
Artisan wine bar with Moldovan and international natural wines
Natural Moldovan and international wines + orange wines
One of the few natural-wine bars in Moldova — a must-stop for curious wine lovers.
Topit Turnat is the niche wine bar dedicated to natural and author wines — a rare concept in Chișinău, opened in 2022 on Sciusev street. The selection (90 labels) focuses on small Moldovan vintners working with minimal intervention, no added sulphites, spontaneous fermentations (Crama Mircești, Equinox, Vinăria Pomușoară, Vinia Crăineș) and imports from Georgia (qvevri), Slovenia, Austria and France (orange wines, pet-nat). Bartenders specialised in natural wines, willing to explain the process. Small tapas menu paired with wine: farm cheeses, artisan charcuterie, preserves. Underground-elegant atmosphere, warm lighting, old oak tables, very specific crowd (foodies, oenophiles, expats). The only place in Chișinău where you can constantly drink Moldovan orange wines.
- natural-wine focus rare in Moldova
- owner knows every bottle
- intimate format
- minimalist wine shelf
- cloudy natural wine in glass
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“Absolutely amazing experience! The service has improved tremendously compared to a few months ago — the waiters were truly outstanding this time, friendly, attentive, and professional from start to finish. The atmosphere was cozy, the wine selection excellent, and everything felt perfectly balanced. It’s clear the team has made real progress, and I’ll definitely be coming back …”
“Beautiful place with plenty of outdoor seating and friendly staff who speak English. They offer fondue — we didn’t try it, but the table next to us did and it looked great! Another plus is that they serve not only wine but also food. Definitely a nice spot to visit!”
“Amazing cozy place. A select choice of wines. The atmosphere is lovely.”
- very small — book ahead
- natural-wine style not for everyone