Both DeSoi Cișmigiu and Kupaj have been recognised by Wine Spectator Magazine in 2026 for their wine programs, a distinction awarded to restaurants around the world with outstanding wine lists. And for one special evening, these two restaurants are bringing their own philosophies to the same table, for the first time ever.

At DeSoi Cișmigiu, the menu is built around carefully sourced ingredients, seasonality and local producers, with an extensive wine list, from where you can easily find something to pair the food with.

Kupaj has built a strong reputation in Cluj-Napoca around its deep-rooted wine philosophy, modern small plates packed with flavour and an excellent service. It is constantly regarded as one of the best restaurants in the city.

This event is powered by Carassia, the sparkling wine brand of Carastelec Sparkling Winery, Romania's first new-generation winery created specifically to produce quality sparkling wines using the traditional method.

The menu is a la carte, with 4 starters, 4 mains and 2 desserts to choose from.

Starters

Polenta Soufflé x Bulz - 250 g - 43 lei
Polenta souffle with burduf cheese, seasonal mushrooms and matured goat cheese cream from Baier

Tortellini in Hurut - 140 g - 42 lei
Tortellini with oxtail, fondant celery, fennel brunoise, pea shoots, and hurut soup.

Tomatoes, Burduf Cheese, Fermented Strawberries - 140 g - 45 lei
Tomatoes from Steluța Farm, fermented strawberry jelly, Burduf cheese ice cream, basil oil.

Duck and Mushroom Raviolo - 180 g - 49 lei
Raviolo filled with confit duck leg, mushroom sauce with mushroom garum, and sautéed mushrooms.

Mains

Grilled Black Sea Turbot - 260 g - 158 lei
Grilled Black Sea Turbot with fennel, citrus beurre blanc and trout roe

Mangalitsa Neck with Cauliflower and Sour Cherry Sauce - 300 g - 139 lei
Mangalitsa neck, fondant carrots, cauliflower purée, tarragon emulsion, pig's ears, and sour cherry sauce.

Dry-Aged Duck Breast - 280 g - 118 lei
Dry Aged Duck Breast, duck jus, turnips, sour cherry gel and fermented blueberries

Beef Sirloin with Beetroot and Horseradish - 300 g - 149 lei
Beef sirloin, roasted beetroot, horseradish foam, dill oil, pumpkin seeds, and blueberry sauce.

Desserts

Carrot Textures with White Chocolate - 120 g - 39 lei
Carrot textures, white chocolate and tonka bean ganache.

Apricot Cake - 180 g - 39 lei
Apricot sponge cake, yoghurt and vanilla cream, confit apricots, white chocolate and hazelnuts crumble and apricot icecream