Păstrăvăria Ursu — Valea Glăjeriei

The trout soup for which locals send their guests

At Păstrăvăria Ursu, in the Glăjeriei Valley, the journey from the fish in the pond to the plate is short and honest. The specialty that made the place famous is the trout soup cooked by "Mama Vio," a Bukovinian woman who has kept the recipes she learned in childhood. It is the kind of place that people in the area recommend without hesitation, a sign that the taste speaks for itself.

A family business, grown by the water

The place is a family business, started by the Sava family in the early 2000s. The owners live right next to the fish farm, so the hosts' presence and their care for the fish are constant. Ilie Sava talks with humor about his past, while his wife keeps the kitchen close to tradition. Over the years, the homestead has also been developed with the help of European funding.

Trout, from pond to table

The concept combines the trout farm with the restaurant: the fish is raised here, in cold mountain water, and turned into simple, healthy dishes in the traditional style. Besides the famous soup, other trout dishes are prepared as well, and the complex also has its own shop, where you can take products home. Because the menu and availability change, check the offer and prices on the official source before your visit.

The setting in the valley

The Glăjeriei Valley — whose name recalls the old glassworks, the glass workshops of times past — climbs from Râșnov toward the foothills of the Bucegi Mountains. The atmosphere is relaxed, suitable for a leisurely meal after a walk in the mountains, and the influx of visitors rises visibly during the holiday season.

How to get there from Râșnov

The trout farm is located in the Glăjeriei Valley, on the edge of Râșnov toward the mountain area, easy to fit into a day spent in the Râșnov–Bran–Brașov triangle. Locals say you can find it by asking for "Mama Vio." For opening hours and reservations, it is safest to confirm by phone or on the official page before setting off.