What is the Romanian version of a crepe called?

The Romanian version of a crêpe is called clătită. The plural form is clătite, and the dish is a thin pancake that can be filled with either sweet or savory ingredients.

Romanian clătite are closely related to crêpe-like pancakes found across Central and Eastern Europe. Typical fillings include jam, sugar, cheese, or ground meat. The name is sometimes connected with plăcintă, a broader Romanian pastry whose history reaches back to the Latin word placenta, meaning a cake or flat pastry.

A common mix-up is confusing clătită with plăcintă. Plăcintă usually refers to a stuffed pastry, while clătită specifically describes the thin pancake or crêpe-like preparation. Another regional relative is the palatschinke, known by related names in several neighboring countries.

Romanian clătite may be served as dessert, breakfast, or a savory course. Their versatility is one reason they fit comfortably into both everyday cooking and traditional Romanian cuisine.