Plovdiv pairs one of Europe’s oldest old towns with the artsy Kapana district: Bulgarian mehanas, wine bars and cafes. Vetted places in the Old Town and around Kapana.
Plovdiv’s dining centres on the cobbled Old Town, the creative Kapana quarter and the main pedestrian street. Expect Bulgarian classics and Thracian-region wine, plus modern bistros and busy cafe terraces in summer. Prices are gentler than on the Black Sea coast.
Below are our vetted places in Plovdiv - mehana classics, wine and cafes. What to order across Bulgarian cuisine - shopska salad, banitsa, grilled meats, Thracian wine - is in the guide to the cuisine. We verify each venue and note the check date.
A small, much-loved bistro in the Kapana arts quarter doing modern takes on Bulgarian home cooking from a short, seasonal menu. Reserve ahead for dinner - it is one of the best-rated tables in Plovdiv and does not take walk-ins well on busy nights.
Opening hours: daily, roughly 12:00-23:00 (please confirm)
A big garden tavern at the foot of the Nebet Tepe hill in Plovdiv Old Town, with traditional Bulgarian food and a serious spread of beer. Hundreds of outdoor seats in summer make it an easy pick for a group, and it sits an easy walk from the main Old Town sights.
Opening hours: daily, roughly 09:00-00:00 (please confirm)
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