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Bucataria Laura

RestaurantNorthampton

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(239 reviews)

Quick info

+44 7455 986792
Woolmonger St, Northampton NN1 1TB, United Kingdom
£1–15

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About Bucataria Laura

On Woolmonger Street in Northampton, Bucataria Laura is a restaurant run on a counter-service format, where orders are paid for in cash and diners collect their own tray when called rather than waiting for table service. Food arrives on paper and plastic plates with plastic cutlery, in keeping with the takeout-style setup. The menu draws on soups such as meatball, tripe, and bean, alongside cabbage and meatballs served with polenta, and mici meat rolls with fries. Papanasi doughnuts round out the offerings. Reservations are recommended, though the self-collect format means service moves through the counter once an order is ready. Wheelchair users and others with mobility needs can enter without steps, and a wooden outdoor seating area gives diners the option to eat outside. The restaurant opens Wednesday through Sunday and stays closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Menu & Prices

18 dishes
  • Papanasi
  • Kurtos
  • Clatite
  • Sarmale Cu Mamaliga
  • Carnaciori De Porc Cu Cartofi Prajiti
  • Ceafa De Porc Cu Cartofi Prajiti
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Reviews

4.6/5
239 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention papanasi doughnuts, tripe soup, cash only and mismatched or wrong orders.

5★
195
4★
17
3★
7
2★
6
1★
14

Customer Review Summary

Papanasi, the traditional fried doughnuts, come up again and again as the standout here, with several reviewers also singling out the tripe soup and the meatballs with polenta, plus mici served with fries. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as authentic Romanian cooking, homemade and hearty, served in a casual outdoor wooden setup with paper or plastic plates rather than a full restaurant experience. Several note reasonable prices and cash only payment. Recurring complaints center on service: multiple diners describe being ignored at the counter, long waits around the food, and orders coming out wrong, with one reviewer citing repeated visits where requested dishes like papanasi or pancakes weren't available and being told the place was closed despite being open. One diner also mentions the outdoor seating getting cold. Even so, several describe the food as tasting like a home cooked meal and plan to keep returning for the soups and desserts.

Featured reviews

  • Nicoleta Raluca
    “nu recomand, am vrut sa comandam si nimeni nu ne baga in seama zero respect”
  • Toby Glynn
    “Proper home made hearty filling nutritious food. Thank you”
  • Mercia ionesco
    “Best Romanian food in town Meat 🍖 soups desert”
  • alina
    “The people are so nice , I loved everything the food is amazing however on the day it was a bit cold so I would just recommend making the place a little bit more warmer but everything in general is a amazing thank you so much !”
  • Marius Clejan
    “Great spot and the food's just like my mom's”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great dessert
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Casual
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
Dining options· 3
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
Offerings· 1
  • Small plates
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating

Location

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Bucataria Laura
£1–15Outdoor seatingGood for kidsReservations
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