Veliko Târnovo
This traditional-style mehana (tavern) at the Hotel Gurko is a cosy place with great views and tasty Bulgarian specialities. Portions are hearty and…
Must-see restaurants in Bulgaria
Plovdiv
American-style burgers, fries and coleslaw, as well as snacks like tortilla chips, plus specialty beers, all served in an informal, diner-like setting…
Bulgaria
This wood-framed traditional restaurant has big outdoor benches and also big portions. Try the skewered chicken with cooked red peppers, onions, tomatoes…
Varna
Set in the courtyard of a little church, 'At the Nuns' is a good choice for roast lamb, grilled pork and other meaty offerings. It also has an extensive…
Black Sea Coast
With tiers of seating offering gorgeous sea views, and a menu crammed with splendid seafood dishes, this is the go-to place for a dinner (or lunch) to…
Varna
This welcoming little place specialises in delicious takes on seafood and locally caught fish. This being the Balkans, grilled meats are also on the menu.
Plovdiv
This bakery has a sociable twist, with places to perch while you tuck into oven-warm bread, fresh pastries and other goodies.
Bulgaria
On the main road, east of the main square, this is an inviting place with a big menu of pizzas and pasta dishes.
Black Sea Coast
Roast pork, lamb kebabs and steaks are served at this barn-like place near the Hotel Astoria.
Sofia
In an appealing old house, this restaurant is a good choice for traditional Bulgarian food. Dishes include wine-soaked kebab with mashed potatoes, a…
Sofia
This takeaway cafe and bakery offers a tempting range of sandwiches, baguettes, croissants and the like, and some of the best desserts in town. There are…
Sofia
Beside the imposing Ivan Vazov National Theatre, this summer-only pavement cafe is a pleasant spot for drinks and cakes.
Plovdiv
This reliable cafe is anchored in prime people-watching territory, near the foaming fountains at pl Stambolov where shoppers, lovers and gelato-lickers…
Philippopolis Restaurant & Café
Plovdiv
There's a swanky vibe to this old-town restaurant attached to an art gallery. Italian-inspired dishes such as rabbit and polenta, and expertly seasoned…
Sofia
All is not as it seems at K.E.V.A, a simple-looking place with a cheap menu: this restaurant offers five-star cuisine, lots of grilled meat dishes and…
Veliko Târnovo
With a menu branching far beyond pizza, this local chain serves hefty salads, risottos and sophisticated pan-European dishes such as chicken with figs and…
Plovdiv
This popular mini-chain of restaurants has a huge menu that's strong on meat, whether grilled, roasted or satch (sizzled with vegetables on a hotplate)…
Black Sea Coast
Grilled octopus, mackerel and other fishy dishes feature here; other options include stuffed peppers and goulash. There's outdoor seating in the shady…
Bulgaria
Pri Ivan is arguably the best of a tiny number of restaurants in town and offers a variety of traditional Bulgarian and Balkan dishes, including lots of…
Bulgaria
Sure, its location within Etâr's historic complex is touristy, but if you want sausages smoked in the open air or heaving platefuls of shopska salad …
Pirin Mountains
The vine-covered outdoor area and snug dining hall are equally inviting at this simple tavern within a 19th-century building. Nourishing salads and…
Varna
This small restaurant, with a shady pavement terrace, is conveniently located close to the Archaeological Museum and makes for a good lunch spot. Ask for…
Bulgaria
Kazanlâk’s best breakfast nook is this tiny hole-in-the-wall place opposite the open market, serving a variety of flaky cheese (and other) pies from the…
Pirin Mountains
In fine weather, sit in the shady courtyard; if it's chilly, dine beneath medieval chandeliers inside. Either way, come with a hunger for plates heaving…
Bulgaria
No lavender fields here, but beyond the mustard-coloured walls lies a peaceful courtyard where geraniums bloom from pots, lulled by a soothing pop…
Bulgaria
This local takeaway institution, off a side entrance on the square, offers delicious palachinki (pancakes) that you can grab and go, or gobble on a couple…
Varna
The Architect’s House is a fine old wooden National Revival–style building with a leafy courtyard that makes for a good-value lunch spot. Grills, steaks…
Black Sea Coast
The Old Boat is one of the very first seafront restaurants as you walk westward along the promenade. With an attractive waterfront setting overlooking the…
Sofia
This informal vegetarian restaurant is up some grubby stairs, in an arcade just off the street. Options include stir-fries, curries, pancakes and homemade…
Plovdiv
In a shady location at the northern end of Bunardzhika Park, this popular garden restaurant serves quality Bulgarian cuisine, from enormous smoky shish…
Bulgaria
This relaxing restaurant has a wooded setting between cliffs and next to the rushing river, about 300m before the Bacho Kiro Cave entrance. It serves…
Plovdiv
Within the walls of an early 19th-century Dervish monastery, Puldin immediately impresses with its huge courtyard fresco of a wedding. Befitting the…
Black Sea Coast
On the beachfront opposite the Glarus Hotel, this is one of the better options in a sea of mediocrity. There's a wide-ranging menu of pizzas, steaks,…
Ruse
In the courtyard of the City Art Hotel, Bamboo offers the usual choice of Chinese rice and noodle dishes, which all come in big portions. The chicken with…
Bulgaria
Traditional fare is served at this atmospheric 1852 mansion with tables set in a warren of halls, graced with ornate painted walls and worn wood floors…
Sofia
With its stylish art nouveau interior, this is an agreeable spot for light meals and drinks. Pasta, risotto, fish and steaks feature on the menu. It's…
Bulgaria
This lively mehana outside the Hotel Toma has a typically large menu of traditional Bulgarian specialities. The live Bulgarian music performed nightly…
Bulgaria
Pull up a wooden bench or stool in the stone-walled courtyard, and dine on stuffed pork and tripe soup, at this amiable out-of-town mehana. Find it on the…
Varna
The ‘Seahorse’ is a cheap and cheerful pizza place with a big menu featuring all the standard varieties, as well as some inventive creations of its own:…
Bulgaria
This reliable mehana is separated from the main square hubbub by a trickling stream and tiny wooden bridge. It serves Bulgarian grilled meats, generous…
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