Sofia restaurants & cafes
Sofia is the year-round capital: Bulgarian mehanas, modern bistros and a lively cafe scene under Vitosha mountain. Vetted places across the centre and the Vitosha Boulevard area.
Sofia eats all year round, not just in summer. The scene runs from traditional mehanas serving Bulgarian classics (shopska salad, kavarma, kebapche) to modern bistros, specialty coffee and international spots around the centre, Vitosha Boulevard and the Zhenski Pazar market. Prices are generally lower and more local than on the coast.
Below are our vetted places in Sofia. What to try across Bulgarian cuisine - shopska salad, banitsa, grilled kebapche and local wine - is in the guide to the cuisine; each venue lists the check date.
This section is being filled in: vetted places with honest descriptions and a check date will appear here soon.