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Enjoy Sofia Like a Local

Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine

Raketa is a traditional Bulgarian restaurant with a unique atmosphere. The menu is typically Bulgarian with a modern twist. The interior provides an ironic perspective of communism and its symbols.
105 domačini priporočajo
Ракия Ракета Бар
17 bul. "Yanko Sakazov"
105 domačini priporočajo
Raketa is a traditional Bulgarian restaurant with a unique atmosphere. The menu is typically Bulgarian with a modern twist. The interior provides an ironic perspective of communism and its symbols.
One of the best places where you can taste the magic of traditional Bulgarian cuisine. The interior is very distinctive and represents the style of traditional Bulgarian homes. It's popular among tourists, so the earlier you book the better.
63 domačini priporočajo
The Hadjidragana tavern
18 ul. "Hristo Belchev"
63 domačini priporočajo
One of the best places where you can taste the magic of traditional Bulgarian cuisine. The interior is very distinctive and represents the style of traditional Bulgarian homes. It's popular among tourists, so the earlier you book the better.
A very good place where you can taste real Bulgarian cuisine.
49 domačini priporočajo
Pod Lipite
1 ulitsa "Elin Pelin"
49 domačini priporočajo
A very good place where you can taste real Bulgarian cuisine.

Vegetarian Friendly

Big love for the little things! Stepping into this place feels like walking into someone’s home. This is a great restaurant for lunch or a casual dinner. On the menu, you can find contemporary Bulgarian food with a Mediterranean focus.
79 domačini priporočajo
The Little Things
37 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"
79 domačini priporočajo
Big love for the little things! Stepping into this place feels like walking into someone’s home. This is a great restaurant for lunch or a casual dinner. On the menu, you can find contemporary Bulgarian food with a Mediterranean focus.
One of the best vegan places. Cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior, rustic design.
31 domačini priporočajo
Soul Kitchen
13 ul. "Kokiche"
31 domačini priporočajo
One of the best vegan places. Cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior, rustic design.

Meat Fans Only

When it comes to grilled food, SkaraBar is the place of choice. A must-place for mеat-eaters.
86 domačini priporočajo
SkaraBar
2 ul. "Dimitar Grekov"
86 domačini priporočajo
When it comes to grilled food, SkaraBar is the place of choice. A must-place for mеat-eaters.
Great place for ribs and burgers with awesome garden. Keep in mind that a lot of stuff on the menu is not always available.
Barbecue Brothers Bourban Bar
26 ulitsa "Graf Ignatiev"
Great place for ribs and burgers with awesome garden. Keep in mind that a lot of stuff on the menu is not always available.
Good beer and wursts - what can you want more from a traditional German restaurant?
6 domačini priporočajo
Die Alte Lampe - German beer garden "Lanterns"
2 ul. "Kotel"
6 domačini priporočajo
Good beer and wursts - what can you want more from a traditional German restaurant?
These guys do ribs... and they are brothers.
12 domačini priporočajo
Ribs Brothers
13 ul. "Uzundzhovska"
12 domačini priporočajo
These guys do ribs... and they are brothers.

Want to try something different and extraordinary?

This place gives you an absolutely lovely experience that I would recommend to anyone!
Tenebris
65 ul. "Han Asparuh"
This place gives you an absolutely lovely experience that I would recommend to anyone!

Coffee & Desserts Shops

Best ice cream in Sofia. Who claims the opposite is wrong :)
GELATO LAB
139 bulevard "Vitosha"
Best ice cream in Sofia. Who claims the opposite is wrong :)
Another great place where besides the great variety of ice cream you can have Italian food & other desserts. The environment is cozy and always full of people. Yes, you can thank me later :)
34 domačini priporočajo
Confetti
4 ul. "Graf Ignatiev"
34 domačini priporočajo
Another great place where besides the great variety of ice cream you can have Italian food & other desserts. The environment is cozy and always full of people. Yes, you can thank me later :)
One of the best places for cakes in Sofia. Amazing garden, too!
29 domačini priporočajo
Villa Rosiche
26 ul. "Neofit Rilski"
29 domačini priporočajo
One of the best places for cakes in Sofia. Amazing garden, too!
Won "Best Coffee Place" a couple of years in a row. So, they must be doing something right.
15 domačini priporočajo
Barista Coffee and More
ulitsa "Bacho Kiro"
15 domačini priporočajo
Won "Best Coffee Place" a couple of years in a row. So, they must be doing something right.
They have a couple of locations across the city and all of them serve amazing coffee :)
51 domačini priporočajo
Memento Vitosha
32 bul. "Vitosha"
51 domačini priporočajo
They have a couple of locations across the city and all of them serve amazing coffee :)

Sofia’s Best Bars

One of the hidden gems of the city. Cozy atmosphere with charming ambiance.
23 domačini priporočajo
65 Fireflies Bar Aperitivo
65 ul. "Solunska"
23 domačini priporočajo
One of the hidden gems of the city. Cozy atmosphere with charming ambiance.
One of the most famous bars in Sofia among tourists and locals.
104 domačini priporočajo
One More Bar
3-5 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"
104 domačini priporočajo
One of the most famous bars in Sofia among tourists and locals.
One of the few bars with a large and very cozy garden. Definitely try it if you are visiting Sofia during the summer. But this place isn't just a bar! They have an amazing menu with a variety of food.
13 domačini priporočajo
The Wrong Bar
18 ul. "Sheynovo"
13 domačini priporočajo
One of the few bars with a large and very cozy garden. Definitely try it if you are visiting Sofia during the summer. But this place isn't just a bar! They have an amazing menu with a variety of food.
If you wanna try the best place for craft beers visit KANAAL. Тhey also has nice little live events from time to time.
25 domačini priporočajo
KANAAL - craft beer bar
2 bul. "Madrid"
25 domačini priporočajo
If you wanna try the best place for craft beers visit KANAAL. Тhey also has nice little live events from time to time.
Used to be a bar now it is a brunch place during the day and a bar at night. And because of that, it is not on my personal favorite list anymore, but still a good and popular place.
41 domačini priporočajo
FlipFlop
61 ul. "Oborishte"
41 domačini priporočajo
Used to be a bar now it is a brunch place during the day and a bar at night. And because of that, it is not on my personal favorite list anymore, but still a good and popular place.
Great bar with great garden.
88 domačini priporočajo
The Cocktail Bar
9 ul. "Angel Kanchev"
88 domačini priporočajo
Great bar with great garden.
Cozy bar right next to the "Raketa Rakia Bar" (which is not a bar actually) and that is pretty convenient because you can eat first and then drink. Both places are next to the "Zaimov Park", so you can end up drinking beer on some bench with your friends just like the locals do.
40 domačini priporočajo
Sputnik Cocktail Bar
17 bul. "Yanko Sakazov"
40 domačini priporočajo
Cozy bar right next to the "Raketa Rakia Bar" (which is not a bar actually) and that is pretty convenient because you can eat first and then drink. Both places are next to the "Zaimov Park", so you can end up drinking beer on some bench with your friends just like the locals do.

Something to suit all tastes

A bar and restaurant in one place. The menu is short but well-chosen and they change it often. Great garden, too!
9 domačini priporočajo
The Friendly Bear
23 ul. "Slavyanska"
9 domačini priporočajo
A bar and restaurant in one place. The menu is short but well-chosen and they change it often. Great garden, too!
Another recommendation for a place with different types of food. Mostly Italian.
27 domačini priporočajo
Spaghetti Kitchen
9 ul. "6-ti septemvri"
27 domačini priporočajo
Another recommendation for a place with different types of food. Mostly Italian.
Another good place with a beautiful garden. It is fully booked during the warm months, so don't forget to make a reservation :)
14 domačini priporočajo
Gostilna Žejni zmaj
2 ul. "13-ti Mart"
14 domačini priporočajo
Another good place with a beautiful garden. It is fully booked during the warm months, so don't forget to make a reservation :)
A favorite place with good food, lots of beer, and an amazing summer garden.
9 domačini priporočajo
Prague 18 Family Pub
18 bul. "Praga"
9 domačini priporočajo
A favorite place with good food, lots of beer, and an amazing summer garden.
Mediterranean food at its best. Some will call it a gourmet restaurant, but for me, it is not exactly.
10 domačini priporočajo
Mediterraneo Restaurant
9Б ul. "Oborishte"
10 domačini priporočajo
Mediterranean food at its best. Some will call it a gourmet restaurant, but for me, it is not exactly.
Wonderful restaurant with a beautiful and cozy garden & terrace. The menu is extraordinary and offers a wide range of dishes. Its decoration and architecture make it a unique place.
99 domačini priporočajo
Made in Blue
6 ul. "Yuri Venelin"
99 domačini priporočajo
Wonderful restaurant with a beautiful and cozy garden & terrace. The menu is extraordinary and offers a wide range of dishes. Its decoration and architecture make it a unique place.