Se spune ca prieteniile care se leaga in Costinesti dainuie peste timp si nasc amintiri dintre cele mai profunde. Nimic mai adevarat! Ne-am cunoscut in anul 2021, in plina pandemie, cand si Restaurantul si Blogul erau mai pe la inceput… Si da, a fost dragoste la prima vedere si apoi … la prima degustare. Am revenit chiar in acel an si mi-am promis ca voi reveni de cate ori voi avea ocazia. Asa ca iata, am decis ca in acest an sa revin iar povestea suna cam asa: Pofta Pescarului – festin marin la umbra epavei Evangelia.

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Unde istoria se intalneste cu gustul marii

Putine locuri pe litoralul romanesc reusesc sa imbine atat de frumos povestea marii cu savoarea ei, precum Restaurantul Pofta Pescarului din Costinesti. Aflat chiar pe mal, la cativa pasi de faimoasa epava Evangelia – nava britanica ce a esuat in 1968 si a devenit intre timp simbolul statiunii – acest loc iti ofera o experienta completa: priveliste unica, briza sarata a marii si preparate pescaresti proaspete, gatite cu pricepere si pasiune.

Privind silueta ruginie a vasului, parca timpul incetineste, iar atunci cand farfuria aburinda ajunge pe masa, realizezi ca fiecare moment aici este o calatorie – una prin istorie si una prin gust.

Preparatele care spun povesti din adancuri

Meniul este o adevarata declaratie de dragoste pentru mare si bogatiile ei:

Scoici in sos de vin alb – proaspete, fragede si gatite perfect, midiile sunt scaldate intr-un sos catifelat de unt, usturoi si vin, cu note de patrunjel si lamaie. Gustul este intens si elegant, simplu si sofisticat in acelasi timp.

Platoul de fructe de mare – un festin vizual si gustativ: creveti Argentina, calamar, tentacule, midii, toate trase usor la tigaie si servite alaturi de un sos fin de unt si vin. Este preparatul ideal de impartit, cu valurile marii pe fundal.

Rapane cu legume – rar intalnite in alte locuri, aici rapanele sunt gatite cu rosii cherry dulci-acrisoare, ardei, ceapa rosie si un strop de pesto, rezultand un preparat plin de caracter, cu accente mediteraneene.

Somon pe plita – o alegere pentru cei care prefera rafinamentul simplu: file de somon suculent, fraged la interior si cu o crusta subtire crocanta, servit cu garnituri usoare.

Am incercat Palamida pe plita,  una dintre vedetele meniului de la Pofta Pescarului – un peste cu textura ferma, bogat in arome marine, care capata pe plita o crusta fina, usor crocanta, ce contrasteaza minunat cu miezul sau suculent. Feliile de palamida sunt asezonate simplu, cu sare de mare si ierburi aromatice, pentru a lasa gustul autentic al pestelui sa vorbeasca de la sine. Alaturi, mamaliguta, lamaia si mujdeiul de usturoi, completeaza perfect preparatul, transformandu-l intr-o experienta culinara curata, cu iz de mare si prospetime.

Tot la categoria peste am incercat si Calcan pe plita – regele Marii Negre, gatit simplu si elegant, direct pe plita incinsa. Carnea sa alba, fina si catifelata isi pastreaza textura frageda, in timp ce se imbraca intr-o crusta aurie, subtil crocanta. Gustul este intens, dar echilibrat, cu note delicate de mare, pus in valoare de un strop de lamaie si ierburi aromatice. L-am servit alaturi de mamaliguta si sos lutica, acest preparat devine o adevarata declaratie de prospetime si rafinament pescaresc.

Adeptii preparatelor non-pescaresti si-au dorit sa incerce “Pofta Crispy de pe Tarm” – un adevarat festin pentru papile: finger de pui crocant, bulete de branza aurii si topite, inele de ceapa usor rumenite si cartofi wedges aurii, serviti cu sos aioli cremos si sos California aromat. Fiecare muscatura combina textura crocanta cu savoarea bogata a ingredientelor, creand un echilibru perfect intre gusturile clasice de comfort food si briza marii. Este preparatul ideal de impartit, savurat la terasa cu valurile Costinestiului in fundal.

Si pentru ca nicio masa nu este completa fara desert, am ales recomandarea numarul 1 din meniu: Ekomek Kataifi Cake – o senzatie culinara care aduce Grecia direct in farfuria ta. Straturi fine de aluat kataifi, crocant si aurit, imbogatit cu crema catifelata de vanilie si stropit generos cu sirop dulce de zahar si miere. Fiecare muscatura este un dans de arome: dulce, usor caramelizat, cu note subtile de unt si vanilie – un desert clasic grecesc care iti lasa in suflet bucuria si savoarea verii mediteraneene.

Apus cu gust de mare si timp oprit in loc

La Pofta Pescarului, fiecare masa e mai mult decat un pranz sau o cina: este un ritual al simturilor. Gustul intens al fructelor de mare, briza sarata si imaginea impozanta a epavei Evangeliacreeaza impreuna un tablou care iti ramane in suflet.

Cand ridici paharul de vin alb si privesti soarele cum apune peste silueta navei, realizezi ca aici, in Costinesti, marea nu doar hraneste – ea povesteste.

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Pofta Pescarului – a marine feast in the shadow of the Evangelia shipwreck

e met back in 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, when both the Restaurant and the Blog were still in their early days…
And yes, it was love at first sight — and then, love at first taste.
I returned that very same year and promised myself I would come back whenever I had the chance.
So here we are — I decided to return this year, and the story goes something like this:
Pofta Pescarului – a marine feast in the shadow of the Evangelia shipwreck.

Where history meets the taste of the sea

Few places on the Romanian seaside manage to blend the story of the sea with its flavor as beautifully as Restaurant Pofta Pescarului in Costinești.
Located right on the shore, just a few steps away from the famous Evangelia shipwreck — the British cargo ship that ran aground in 1968 and has since become the symbol of the resort — this place offers a complete experience: a unique view, the salty sea breeze, and fresh seafood prepared with skill and passion.

As you gaze at the rusty silhouette of the ship, time seems to slow down. And when the steaming plate arrives at your table, you realize that every moment here is a journey — one through history, and one through flavor.

Dishes that tell stories from the deep

Dishes that tell stories from the deep

Mussels in white wine sauce – fresh, tender, and perfectly cooked, the mussels are bathed in a silky sauce of butter, garlic, and wine, with notes of parsley and lemon. The taste is both intense and elegant — simple yet sophisticated.

Seafood platter – a visual and culinary feast: Argentine shrimp, calamari, tentacles, mussels — all lightly sautéed and served with a fine butter-and-wine sauce. The perfect dish to share, with the sound of the waves in the background.

Rapana with vegetables – a rare find elsewhere, here the rapana is cooked with sweet-and-sour cherry tomatoes, peppers, red onion, and a touch of pesto, creating a dish full of character with Mediterranean accents.

Grilled salmon – a choice for those who love refined simplicity: juicy fillet, tender inside with a thin crispy crust, served with light sides.

I tried the Grilled Bonito (Palamidă), one of the stars of the menu at Pofta Pescarului — a fish with firm texture and rich marine flavor that, on the grill, gains a fine, slightly crispy crust contrasting beautifully with its juicy interior.
The fillets are seasoned simply with sea salt and herbs, allowing the authentic taste of the fish to speak for itself.
Alongside polenta, lemon, and garlic sauce, it becomes a pure, seaside-inspired culinary experience — fresh, honest, and full of soul.

Also from the fish category, I tried the Grilled Turbot (Calcan) – the king of the Black Sea, cooked simply and elegantly on the hot grill. Its white, delicate flesh remains tender while forming a golden, slightly crisp crust.
The flavor is intense yet balanced, with subtle notes of the sea, enhanced by a touch of lemon and herbs.
Served with polenta and lutică sauce, this dish is a true declaration of freshness and refined seaside taste.

For those preferring non-seafood options, there’s “Pofta Crispy de pe Țărm” – a true feast for the senses: crispy chicken fingers, golden melted cheese bites, lightly browned onion rings, and golden wedges, served with creamy aioli and aromatic California sauce.
Each bite combines crunchy texture with rich flavors — a perfect balance between comfort food and the seaside breeze. Ideal for sharing, enjoyed on the terrace with the waves of Costinești in the background.

And because no meal is complete without dessert, I chose the menu’s number-one recommendation: Ekomek Kataifi Cake – a culinary sensation that brings Greece straight to your plate.
Fine layers of crisp, golden kataifi pastry embrace smooth vanilla cream, generously soaked in a sweet syrup of sugar and honey.
Each bite is a dance of flavors — sweet, gently caramelized, with subtle buttery and vanilla notes.
A classic Greek dessert that leaves in your heart the joy and taste of a Mediterranean summer.

A sunset flavored with the sea and time standing still

At Pofta Pescarului, every meal is more than just lunch or dinner — it’s a ritual of the senses.
The intense flavor of the sea, the salty breeze, and the majestic view of the Evangelia shipwreck come together to create a memory that stays with you.

As you raise a glass of white wine and watch the sun set over the ship’s silhouette, you realize that here, in Costinești, the sea doesn’t just feed you — it tells you a story.

If you enjoyed this article, “Pofta Pescarului – a marine feast in the shadow of the Evangelia shipwreck”, I invite you to also read Nice places Black Sea … Costinesti, Terasa cu Ancore – The Taste of the Sea and the Story of the Depths or Euforia Retreat & Spa, an Escape for the Soul and Senses.

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