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 locals recommend
Ракия Ракета Бар
17 bul. "Yanko Sakazov"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 locals recommend
The Hadjidragana tavern
18 ul. "Hristo Belchev"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.
Pod Lipite
1 ulitsa "Elin Pelin"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 locals recommend
The Little Things
37 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"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 locals recommend
Soul Kitchen
13 ul. "Kokiche"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 locals recommend
SkaraBar
2 ul. "Dimitar Grekov"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 locals recommend
Die Alte Lampe - German beer garden "Lanterns"
2 ul. "Kotel"Good beer and wursts - what can you want more from a traditional German restaurant?
Ribs Brothers
13 ul. "Uzundzhovska"These guys do ribs... and they are brothers.
Want to try something different and extraordinary?
Tenebris
65 ul. "Han Asparuh"This place gives you an absolutely lovely experience that I would recommend to anyone!
Coffee & Desserts Shops
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 locals recommend
Confetti
4 ul. "Graf Ignatiev"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 :)
Villa Rosiche
26 ul. "Neofit Rilski"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 locals recommend
Barista Coffee and More
ulitsa "Bacho Kiro"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 locals recommend
Memento Vitosha
32 bul. "Vitosha"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 locals recommend
65 Fireflies Bar Aperitivo
65 ul. "Solunska"One of the hidden gems of the city. Cozy atmosphere with charming ambiance.
One More Bar
3-5 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"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 locals recommend
The Wrong Bar
18 ul. "Sheynovo"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 locals recommend
KANAAL - craft beer bar
2 bul. "Madrid"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 locals recommend
FlipFlop
61 ul. "Oborishte"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.
The Cocktail Bar
9 ul. "Angel Kanchev"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 locals recommend
Sputnik Cocktail Bar
17 bul. "Yanko Sakazov"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 locals recommend
The Friendly Bear
23 ul. "Slavyanska"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 locals recommend
Spaghetti Kitchen
9 ul. "6-ti septemvri"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 locals recommend
The Thirsty Dragon Inn
2 ul. "13-ti Mart"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 locals recommend
Prague 18 Family Pub
18 bul. "Praga"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 locals recommend
Mediterraneo Restaurant
9Б ul. "Oborishte"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 locals recommend
Made in Blue
6 ul. "Yuri Venelin"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.