Gate-side hot meals in Terminal 1
Trattoria Buongiorno sits airside in Terminal 1 at Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP), handy if your flight boards from the Schengen gates. It runs most of the day to match departures, so you can usually get a plate of pasta or pizza even on early afternoon flights. Think classic Italian-leaning dishes rather than grab-and-go sandwiches.
Mains like spaghetti carbonara or penne arrabbiata typically land in the 45–70 RON range, with pizzas in a similar band depending on toppings. Expect table service and printed menus, not QR codes. It’s a step up in price from the small snack stands in T1, but still cheaper than many Western European airports.
Portions are standard restaurant size, not tiny airport tastings. A margherita pizza comes as a full pie, enough for one hungry person or two lighter appetites before a 2–3 hour flight. Coffee runs around 10–15 RON for an espresso or cappuccino, and soft drinks sit in the same price territory as duty free fridges near the gates.
Service speed varies with the departure bank. Around the 06:00–09:00 and 17:00–20:00 peaks, factor in 30–40 minutes if you order a cooked main like lasagna or grilled chicken. If your boarding pass shows a tight 45-minute window to departure, stick to salads, pizza slices, or coffee and dessert so you’re not clock-watching while your gate starts boarding.
Practical tip: seats near the front windows give a clear view of several Terminal 1 gate screens, so you can keep an eye on boarding calls without standing up every five minutes.