Carbon is one of the more accomplished modern restaurants in Chisinau — a small, dimly lit gastrobar near Stefan cel Mare park with a daily-changing tasting menu and an à la carte that leans on local produce: spring lamb from the south, river fish from the Dniester, fermented vegetables from house-made starters. The wine list focuses on small Moldovan producers, with around 80 references and a knowledgeable sommelier.
Prices are mid-range by international standards and high by local — a tasting menu with paired wines lands around €40, which is what you might pay for a glass of equivalent wine in Paris. Reservations essential. Closed Sundays.