{"id":113071,"date":"2025-12-09T12:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/republic-of-moldova-horeca-sector-honored-at-the-first-edition-of-the-moldova-hospitality-awards-gala\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:29:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:29:55","slug":"republic-of-moldova-horeca-sector-honored-at-the-first-edition-of-the-moldova-hospitality-awards-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/republic-of-moldova-horeca-sector-honored-at-the-first-edition-of-the-moldova-hospitality-awards-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Republic of Moldova: HoReCa sector honored at the first edition of the Moldova Hospitality Awards Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The hospitality industry of the Republic of Moldova organized for the first time the Gala “Moldova Hospitality Awards 2025”, an event aimed at recognizing the performance of the HoReCa sector and stimulating its professionalization. The Gala marked the official launch of the first national competition dedicated to professionals in the sector, organized by the National Association of Restaurants and Leisure Venues (M\u0102R), under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture. <\/p>\n

The event brought together hundreds of entrepreneurs, chefs, managers, suppliers and government representatives. The competition, divided into 21 categories and judged by a jury of over 30 experts, aims to promote excellence, innovation, culinary identity and sustainability. Andrei Chistol, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture, underlined the importance of striking a balance between creativity and making the most of cultural heritage for the country’s tourist and economic development. Nicolae Hudic, president of the M\u0102R, said the event aimed to recognize the strong business environment in the hospitality sector and encourage its growth, adding that 2025 was a good year for the industry. <\/p>\n

The voting process followed rigorous criteria of transparency and objectivity:<\/p>\n

1. Best traditional Moldovan restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Fuior Gourmet
\nSecond place – Stone Age
\n3rd place – Popasul Dacilor<\/p>\n

2. Best pastry\/coffee shop<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Miro
\nSecond place – Marcu Bakery
\n3rd place – Granier<\/p>\n

3. Best caf\u00e9\/tea shop<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Tucano Coffee
\nSecond place – Bonjour Caf\u00e9
\n3rd place – Poetry Coffeeshop<\/p>\n

4. Best beer restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Keller Holz Gastropub
\nSecond place – RockScor Brewery
\n3rd place – Lake House<\/p>\n

5. Newest location open in 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – SOL Restaurant
\nSecond place – Terra RestoCafe
\n3rd place – Souffl\u00e9 Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n

6. Best fast-food restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Pegas Burger
\nSecond place – McDonald’s
\n3rd place – Torro Burger<\/p>\n

7. Best steakhouse\/burger restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First Place – Buffalo Steak House
\nSecond place – Pegas Terrace & Restaurant
\n3rd place – Gastrobar<\/p>\n

8. Best catering company<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Box Catering
\nSecond Place – Select Banquet Hall
\n3rd place – Seasons Cafe Bakery<\/p>\n

9. Restaurant promoting local products<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st Place – Berd’s Local Flavors Restaurant
\nSecond place – Stone Age
\n3rd place – Popasul Dacilor<\/p>\n

10. Best Asian restaurant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Momo Asian Bar
\nSecond place – E-sushi
\n3rd place – Madam Wong<\/p>\n

11. Award for excellence in hosting festive events<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Mimi Castle
\nSecond place – Lago Event Park
\n3rd place – Madison Park<\/p>\n

12. Best delivery company<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First place – Glovo
\nSecond place – Box Catering
\n3rd place – Straus<\/p>\n

13. Best hotel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Berd’s Hotel
\nSecond place – Nobil Luxury Boutique Hotel
\n3rd Place – Radisson Blu Hotel<\/p>\n

14. Best barista<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Alexandru Garaz
\nSecond place – Alexandr Dmitrenko
\n3rd place – Vladimir Chzou<\/p>\n

15. Best Chef<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Alexandru Comerzan
\nSecond place – Maxim Budeci
\n3rd place – Alexandru Julavschi<\/p>\n

16. The most sustainable business in HoReCa<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Mimi Castle
\nSecond place – Tucano Coffee
\n3rd place – Rozmarin Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n

17. Best rural leisure venue<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First place – Pension Casa din Lunc\u0103
\nSecond place – Eco-Resort Butuceni
\n3rd place – Asconi<\/p>\n

18. Supplier of the Year 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – METRO Moldova
\nSecond place – Julius Meinl Moldova
\n3rd place – MGM<\/p>\n

19. Wine excellence for HoReCa<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First place – Purcari Winery
\nSecond place – Crama Mirce\u0219ti
\n3rd place – Ch\u00e2teau Vartely<\/p>\n

20. Excellence in decoration services in the HoReCa industry<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1st place – Lara Deco Event
\nSecond place – Medeya Decor and Event
\n3rd Place – Veranda Deco Events<\/p>\n

A philanthropic component was also integrated into the Gala, through which the M\u0102R Association supported the Winter Project of The Moldova Project Association, and following the charity auction with products offered by partners, as well as two master classes to be held by Oxana Cre\u021bu, chef and Oxana Cre\u021bu – Ambassador of Moldovan Gastronomy for 2024-2027, where the funds raised will bring gifts and support to over 1000 children from 46 rural localities – reaffirming the HoReCa industry’s commitment to social responsibility and care for the community.<\/p>\n

Olga Calmi\u0219, Executive Director of M\u0102R, emphasized the role of the HoReCa industry as a strategic branch for the national economy, which is constantly evolving. She mentioned that in the absence of geographical resources such as the sea or the mountains, the Republic of Moldova needs to promote other important values. The gala ended with the awarding of prizes to the best restaurants, cafes, hotels and professionals in the field, marking an important step for the development of the industry. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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