Dock Resturant&Bistro

 

Dock Restaurant&Bistro is a unique restaurant in a truly wonderful location. Built on the banks of the Crișul Repede River, in the centre of Oradea, the restaurant is surrounded by the typical Art Nouveau buildings of the city, such as the Eagle Palace, one of the most representative buildings of the Hungarian Art Nouveau, and one of the most prominent landmarks of the city. The multi-functional complex once housed a hotel, restaurant, cinema, and auditorium, and its inner covered streets were once home to small shops and cafés.

A few years ago, Oradea was listed as one of the 23 most beautiful Art Nouveau cities in Europe by the Belgian Réseau Art Nouveau Network. Since then, it has been mentioned alongside Vienna, Budapest, Glasgow, and Barcelona.

I've been to the restaurant several times, and each time I've been able to admire the city's distinctive main square while the chefs prepared my order. The food is showy and delicious, and the ingredients are always fresh and used by a well-known chef. Most dishes are made with fresh, healthy organic ingredients sourced from the city's immediate vicinity. Many of these are local and regional specialties, which are well worth trying as they are rare delicacies. The menu is a mix of continental and speciality foods. Their chefs are not only experienced and dedicated but also creative, with many specialities. The drinks menu has also been carefully chosen, with a wide selection of the region's best wines, from the affordable to the more expensive student fare.

If the special dishes and the unusual setting were not enough to keep you coming back, the imposing Oradea Town Hall, also known as The City Hall Palace of Oradea, is located on the opposite bank of the river. The most spectacular part of the complex is undoubtedly the tower, which can be admired from the restaurant's terrace. The Town Hall tower is almost 50 metres high. It has four main levels, three of which offer panoramic views of the city.

In contrast to the surroundings, the restaurant is modern and spectacular. Rarely have I experienced such a positive attitude from the restaurant staff, who are keen to encourage more visitors to become recurring customers. Not to mention that I have never seen such a clean restaurant in my life. Seriously, you can eat off the floor, as the saying goes.

By Hunor Kelemen

Photos: Tamás Petrus and Tamás Orosz

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