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Restaurants in Sofia

Bulgarians enjoy dining out and night life in Sofia, and so will you during your memorable visit in Sofia. Some fine restaurants in the foothills of Vitosha Mountain even have lovely views over the Sofia plateau and the city's urban area, and offer you enticing food in an array of colourful traditional dishes. And the waiters tend to be dressed in their natural costumes, giving you a charmingly authentic experience.

Most of the Kruchma's (traditional Bulgarian taverna-like restaurants) have live singing and dancing in the background as dinnertime is very much a social event for Bulgarians. Their energy is infectious and will have you tapping your feet.

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Restaurants List

Vitosha

The restaurant is located in the very centre of Sofia and is appointed entirely in traditional Bulgarian style and recreates the lifestyle, traditions and culture of the Bulgarian people.
Every night at 21:00 hours a live music and dance group stages a folklore show for the guests - a pegeantry of music, lights, costumes, mesmerizing songs and dances from different regions of Bulgaria.

Let's go there tonight and get to know the unique Bulgarian culture and the temperamental nature of a Balkan people who love their entertainment and their guests wholeheartly.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB, American Express

Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant

33, Vitosha Blvd., 1000 Sofia,
Close to the crossing with Solunska Str.

989 07 70

987 9465

vitosha33@abv.bg

11:00 to to 23:00


Pri Yafata Tavern

A cult place, a folk-style restaurant, situated in an extraordinarily beautiful and impressive three-story house, built in the beginning of the last century in the very center of the capital. An entirely traditional, folk-style interior. Known as an appropriate place to take your foreign guests.

1st floor - 50 seats, 2nd floor - 80 seats, 3rd floor (VIP) - 25 seats,
Two summer gardens with 40 and 60 seats respectively.

The restaurants offers: Bulgarian traditional cuisine, charcoal barbeque, selection of 100 Bulgarian wines, live Balkan music, played by an attractive quartet, rich folklore program on request.

Folk-style restaurant

28 Solunska Str. / Tzar Assen Str., 1000 Sofia

980 17 27

10:00


Gorubliansko Hanche

10 km from Sofia on the motorway to Plovdiv.
Traditional Bulgarian cuisine. From 9pm the only folklore program in Sofia to include "Nestinarki" firedance. Secure car parking.

Bulgarian

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Ezero

They offer Bulgarian cuisine specialties: fresh peppers all year round, meat dishes with vegetables, etc. There is a live music at the weekend.

Closed Wednesday

Bulgarian

In the Pancharevo area, down the Samokovsko Shousse highway, about 13 km from downtown.

12:00


Zlatna Ribka (Golden Fish)

A vast restaurant offering some of the best fish dishes around - especially recommended are fresh carp or trout stewed in tomatoes and vegetables. If you are lucky, you will get a table next to the fish-filled pool.

Bulgarian

Down the Samokovsko Shousse highway, about 20 km from downtown.


Shopite

This is an original Bulgarian tavern, with authentic wood paneling and wooden furnishing. Veal and chicken soup, green salads, vegetable salads, fruit salads, liver, stewed tongue, grilled fish and fish in batter, etc.

Bulgarian

63 Raiska Gradina St.


Tihiat Kat

Motel and restaurant located in the Vitosha mountain, on the way to Zlatni Mostove area.

Bulgarian

12 km from down town, you ca reach it by buses 61 or 62 or by car on weekdays.


Hadjidraganovite Kushti

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Folk Style Restaurant

75 Kozlodui Str.

931 31 48


Chevermeto

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Folk Style Restaurant

31, Cherni Vrah Blvd., (Hemus Hotel - Green house)

963 03 08, 66 17 79


Manastirska Magernitsa

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Folk Style Restaurant

67 Han Asparuh Str.

980 38 83, 980 33 03


Simovata Kasta (Simo's House)

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Folk Style Restaurant

12 Karnigradska Str.

981 13 53


Bay Gentcho

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Folk Style Restaurant

15 Kniaz Dondukov Blvd.

81 74 74


Vodenitsata (The Watermill)

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Folk Style Restaurant

Dragalevtsi, next to the cabel-lift station.

967 10 58


Boyansko Hanche (Boyana Inn)

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Folk Style Restaurant

Boyana residential district - Sborishte Sq.

856 30 16


Gorublyansko Hanche (Goroublyane Inn)

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Folk Style Restaurant

357 Tzarigradsko Shousse Blvd., Goroublyane residential district (near Petrol station B+)

973 62 60

11:00 to to 23:00


Shoumako

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Folk Style Restaurant

On the ring road between the Bistritsa and Simeonovo residential district's


Zlatnata Ribka (The Little Golden Fish)

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Folk Style Restaurant

Pancharevo residential district

992 31 77


Shturkelovo Gnezdo (The Stork's Nest)

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Folk Style Restaurant

Pancharevo residential district, 40km from Sofia

997 263 80


Beyond the Alley - Behind the Cupboard

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Frommer's Review

It's not just the name that's quirky; located in an attractive Art Nouveau house, in an interesting up-and-coming area just north of the Cathedral, the decor at this fabled restaurant is equally eccentric. In the lovely garden you are greeted by a classic Bulgarian water fountain, but here sprouting some 20 taps; in the lobby is an antique cupboard filled with childhood mementos (changed seasonally); even the bathroom is a surprise, so don't miss it (and look up)! Food is a mix of international (French/Italian) but with Bulgarian influence -- the "village salad," for instance, comprises fresh vegetables topped with Rhodope cheese matured in a juniper casks, while the balls of Itchera goat's cheese, coated and deftly fried in slivered almond coats, is superb; similarly so the oven-baked rabbit, stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, and served with a potato gratin, and the toasted soda bread stuffed with baked peppers and brie. With a large wine cellar updated annually, the wine list is also a superb introduction to one of Bulgaria's best-kept secrets. Small wonder that this is a personal favorite for the editor of Bacchus, Bulgaria's revered food and wine magazine and host to the likes of Bill Clinton and Catherine Deneuve. In short, if you have time for only one restaurant in Sofia, head to Beyond the Alley.

Prices: 13 - 25 leva ($7-$16 / £ 4.50-£ 8.65).

Note: 7% service charge is added to bill. Credit Cards Accepted - MC, Visa

Reservations: Reservations are essential at night

Bulgarian & International

31, Budapest Str.

980 90 67, 983 55 45

http://www.beyond-the-alley.com/

12:00 to to 02:00


Vishnite

Very small (for 15-20 prs) and cosy Bulgarian National and international cuisine restaurant.

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Bulgarian & International Cuisine

45 Hristo Smirnenski Blvd., on the corner with Vishneva St.

963 49 84


Roussalka Restaurant & Summer Garden Restaurant

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Bulgarian, French, Italian & Asian

47 Cherkovna St.

435 257, 437 679


Somewhere There Go & See

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Bulgarian National, French & International

3 Yavorova Chuka Str.

931 57 10

http://www.idi-vij.com/enindex.html


Gloria Palace Club & Garden - Gorna Banja district

The former Diplomatic Club offers outdoor and indoor Restaurant for 150 guests, tennis courts, fitness centre, garden and swimming pool.

  • VIP hall for 50 persons with fireplace
  • 2 small halls for presentations - each for 30 seated

Bulgarian & International Cuisine

51, N. Petkov Blvd.

(+359 2) 957-10-55

(+359 2) 915-77-56

gpalace@solo.bg

http://www.gloriapalace.net

10:00


33 Stola

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

14 Prof. Assen Zlatarov Str.

846 53 33


The Artist's Union

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

6 Shipka Str.

846 51 29


The 30's Restaurant

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Bulgarian & International Cuisine

74 Cherkovna Str., Sofia

843 76 79


Bulgaria

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

4 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., Sofia

870 202

08:00 to to 22:00


Deva-Spartak

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

4 Arsenarski Blvd., Sofia

65 10 36


Alexandria

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

Sofia Airport

971 36 60


Bulgarka

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

11-ti Avgust St, Sofia

88 10 90


Helios

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

1A Oborishte St., Sofia

880 385


Lebed

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

Pancharevo lake area, 83, Samokovsko Chaussee

992 34 65, 992 30 45


The White Cat

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

11, Sheinovo St., Sofia

944 04 54


Wolves

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

140 Vitosha Blvd., Sofia

952 50 32


Continental Plaza

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

1 Bulgaria Blvd., NDK, Sofia

951 54 30, 916 69 55


Astor Magic Theatre

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

29 Cherni Vrach Blvd., Sofia

866 16 61


Party Club

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Bulgarian & International Cuisine

3 Vasil Levski Blvd., Sofia

980 56 60


Russian Club (Restaurant KRIM)

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

The most refined Sofia Restaurant!

Krim Restaurant is the favourite and preferred place of our capital's intellectuals since 1939. One of the most beautiful buildings, built 100 years ago, Krim is distinguished by the elegant style of that time.

After a long restoration, restaurant Krim has opened doors once again and welcomes guests from all over the world in an exceptionally cosy and refined atmosphere. It is once again a favourite place for inviting important business guests of local companies, as well as for politicians and intellectuals for informal lunches and fine dinning. Special guests of the restaurant have been the Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl and French Presiedent François Mitterrand.

Cost of typical dinner with wine: about 40 EUR

Bulgarian & International Cuisine

17, Slavyanska St. and Dobrudja Str., Sofia

988 69 50; 981 06 66


Club Restaurant

Union of Bulgarian Journalists

Bulgarian & International Cuisine

4, Graf Ignatiev St., Sofia

873 083


Fantasia Tavern

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Greek Cuisine

6, Sveta Nedelya Sq.

987 91 33


Tavern Atina

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Greek Cuisine

1A, Vitosha Blvd.

888 240


Restaurant Sofra

Turkish Speciality (New Restaurant)

Turkish Cuisine

69, Oboriste Str.

944 5005, 944 2005


The Green Paradise

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Turkish Cuisine

38A Cherni Vrah, Blvd.

868 96 96


Miro's Restaurant

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Serbian Cuisine

34, Murfi Str.

943 71 27


The Sky Dragon

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Chinese Cuisine

87 Tzarigradsko Shose, Blvd. (inside Pliska Hotel)

971 37 12


L'Incontro Allegro

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Italian Cuisine

24 Assen Zlatarov Str.

846 73 03

http://www.allegrobg.com/


Enoteca Uno

Recommended by SofiaHotels-Link.

Italian Cuisine

45 Vasil Levski, Blvd.

981 46 13, 981 43 72

http://www.uno-sofia.com/enoteca/index.aspx?pid=1&lang=en


Restaurant Piccola Italia

An Italian fast food place. Very delicious meals by Chef Pepi. Closed on Sunday evenings

Italian Cuisine

Yanko Sakazov Str.

846 84 26


Restaurant Club Italia

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Italian Cuisine

6 Patriarch Evtimi Blvd.

981 57 35


La Vita Bella

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Italian Cuisine

6 Stara planina Str.

989 70 07


Sekura

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Japanese Cuisine

100 James Bouchier Blvd. (in the Kempinski-Zografski Hotel)

62 518/36 56


Bitburger Club

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German Cuisine

20, Stefan Karadja Str., Sofia

981 96 65


Fenerite

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German Cuisine

2, Kotel Str., Lozenets, Sofia

964 03 86


Czech Club

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Czech Cuisine

15, Krakra St.,

441 383


King's Club

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Indonesian Cuisine

108, Vitosha Blvd.,

528 464


Phenyan (Pyongyang)

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Korean Cuisine

24, A. Zratarov St.,

946 12 14


L'Etranger

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French Cuisine

78, Tzar Simeon St.,

983 14 17, 0887 523 376


Montmartre

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French Cuisine

36 Hristo Smirnenski·St.,

665 521


Saint-Tropez

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French Cuisine

"V. Levski"- National Stadium

800 513, 813 640


Royal

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French Cuisine

2b Shipchenski Prohod Blvd. (next to the Universiada Hall)

736 562


Pri Latsi (at Latsi's place)

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Hungarian Cuisine

18, Oboriste St.,

846 86 87


Eddy's Diner

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Mexican Cuisine

4, Vitosha Blvd.,

876 783


Mexicano

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Mexican Cuisine

11, Krakra St.,

446 598


Ramayana

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Indian Cuisine

17, Hristo Botev Blvd. (near Hebros Bank)

954 95 66


Awadh

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Indian Cuisine

41, Cherkovna Str.

943 30 01


Taj Mahal

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Indian Cuisine

11 August Str. (near Dondukov Blvd.)

987 36 32


Maharadja

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Indian Cuisine

65, Kiril and Metodi Str.

Tel.: 831 21 64


SASA

This is a new Japanese Restaurant (situated on18th floor in Hemus Hotel) part of  the chain of Chef's group by ''Happy", which includes the VIP restaurants  ''Tambuktu", ''Capitan Cook  and  ''Carrera". 

Sasa in Japanese means ''a bamboo leaf ". The bamboo leaf is the true symbol of Japan and is an inseparable part of its history and tradition. It is usually connected with abundance and solidarity .

Mr. Hiroaki Sasaguri, chef of the restaurant has made up a seven-part menu which includes seasonal Japanese dishes: salad rolls, sushi, aromatic soup with goose liver, duck rolls with special sauce, stuffed salmon with mashed potatoes and black truffle, ''Tepanyaki" veal, and for desert  - the Japanese tiramisu with green tea.

Japanese Restaurant

D- 3 , bul. Cherni vrah 31, Hotel Hemus, fl.18

963 54 14

963 54 14

11:00 to to 23:00


Carrera

Carrera is a gourmet restaurant in the higher price range, part of the Chef's Group chain. The exquisite atmosphere, tranquility and coziness, combined with extraordinary service makes restaurant Carrera different. There you can enjoy the unique "winter garden", a romantic atmosphere arranged in a Mediterranean style. The menu includes meat specialities, mostly veal. The meat is high quality and chosen from selected producers. You can combine the taste of different cheeses and the butcher selections with the fabulous variety of wines.

The restaurant seats 100 guests and is suitable for business lunch and dinner, cocktail parties, romantic dates, business and family occasions.

gourmet

4 Golo Bardo str., Sofia

++ (359) 2 960 28 66

18:00 to to 23:00


Vratata

In the prestigious capital quarter Lozenetz, there is an interesting 100 year old city house that has sheltered one of the best capital restaurants.

Entering Vratata ("The Door"), you run into a romantic meeting between the East and the West, with the mix of cultures, flavours, aromas and perceptions of the two worlds.

Everyday in Vratata, a special lunch menu awaits you, and in the evening the master chef unleashes his imagination and offers innovative meals, such as the fillet of red mullet, kmchatka crab, venison, wild boar and escargot. 

From the gourmet menu, there is a selected wine list of Bulgarian Enoteca wines and offers from the Old and New world.

Recently, Vratata has gained prominent positions in the sphere of the luxurious and yacht catering service as well.

The restaurant attracts clients with its green yard, where in the summer nights you can often hear the sound of violin.

bulgarian , european , oriental cuisine

12,Kokiche Str. Sofia , Bulgaria

++ (359) 2 869 90 05

18:00 to to 23:00


Mechata Dupka (Bear's Lair)

The owners of Mechata Dupka respect Bulgarian traditions and savors, offering fine hospitality and authentic ambience complemented by live folk music.

 

bulgarian cuisine

5, Graf Ignatiev Str.

++ 359 2 986 63 03

11:00 to to 23:00


Barbados

A round bar in the middle of the main hall is the center of the aquatic decor. The restaurant's motto  - "Good to the last fish'' forecasts the meal!

fish restaurant

34 A, Totleben Blvd. (in Hotel Shipka building)

++ 359 2 954 12 34

11:00 to to 23:00


Captain Cook

The restaurant comprises of 3 different parts - a Sushi Bar, an entire non-smoking hall and the main restaurant area.  It is a unique approach to the modern fish-orientated cuisine.

fish restaurant

12-14, P.Slaveikov Str.

++359 2 954 90 98

11:00 to to 23:00


Tambuktu

The pride of this spacious exotic eatery is the unique Caribbean charcoal oven that gives the fish a smoky flavour. Fully WiFi enabled.

fish restaurant

10, Aksakov Str.

++359 2 988 12 34

11:00 to to 23:00


Fox & Hound

Stepping through the doors of the Fox & Hound is like travelling back in time to the foggy old Albion. This lively and friendly British pub serves excellent food and has an impressive selection of drinks.

irish pub

34, Angel Kanchev Str.

++ 359 2 980 74 27

11:00 to to 23:00


Veselo Selo

The interior is an artistic interpretation of a Bulgarian household from the mid-1800s. 100% of the offers come from the Bulgarian national cuisine and are served on special wooden platters.

bulgarian cuisine

Borisova Gradina

++ 359 2 963 23 11

12:00 to to 02:00






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