Sofia Eating: 24 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Sofia

National Archives

By Kalina

Enjoy a beer with a great city view

National Archives

12

The snack-bar of the National Archives is one of the best places to enjoy great views of the city center of Sofia while having a beer, french fries and Shopska salad (a local salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Although the building is not very tall, it offers a great view on the Vitosha mountains and the main sightseeing spots.

by Kalina

Ракия бар Ракета (Rakia Bar Raketa)

Restaurants 15 5

By Gery

Vintage meets Communism

Ракия бар Ракета (Rakia Bar Raketa)

15

Raketa is a traditional Bulgarian Restaurant with nice decoration, unique atmosphere and relaxed ambience. The food is really delicious, the menu is typically Bulgarian with a modern twist. The interior provides an ironical perspective of communism and it's symbols.

by Gery

Paradise Center

Restaurants 6 3

Best place for shopping and relax

Paradise Center

6

Paradise Center reflects the real nature of Sofia – dynamic, fun, expanding and treasuring up the coziness of the traditional urban environment. It's an excellent combination of fashion and entertainment, with its 4 zones -The Garden, The Canyon, The Terrace, and The Boulevard. Spend your leisure time in the broad range of places for all ages!

One More Bar

Eating 18 3

By Gery

Great Bar in the heart of the city

One More Bar

18

This bar is one of the coolest locations in Sofia, locals love hanging out there. This is one of those places where there is something for everybody. It doesn't matter if you want to have tea in the morning, grab a bite for lunch, have a glass of wine while listening to great music or just enjoy a great cocktail in the evening.

by Gery

Memento

Eating 11 1

By Petko

The art of coffee

Memento

11

Located right in a middle of the main walking street "Vitoshka" it's a "meeting" point for the locals and place for that apperitif you need before going out for a long party night. They serve one of the best cappuccino in Sofia.

by Petko

Sun and the moon

Restaurants 12 2

By Petko

Bio food at its best

Sun and the moon

12

Fresh home-made bread, lemonade, vegetarian food and tasty salads through-out the whole day are just the highlights of this place. Sun and the Moon is just a walk from the centrum, close to "Vitoshka" metro station.

by Petko

Made in Home

Restaurants 21 4

By Severina

Your sweet home kitchen

Made in Home

21

This is a place where the locals go to because the food is yummy but mostly because the place has got such a cosy and quirky atmosphere. It is somehow eccentric and bohemian in a way. Ignore the weird grammar in its name and just go for it.

by Severina

Spaghetti Kitchen

Restaurants 7 2

By MYTAG

Spaghetti Kitchen

7

The atmosphere is different from the typical places in Sofia, the kitchen is one of the best in the city, the place is simple, comfortable, friendly and you can feel relaxed there. The waiters can speak English and also you can have english menu. Great summer garden and glass roof inside, simple and comfortable interior, no smoke place.

by MYTAG

Vila Rosiche

Eating 10 2

By Tsveti

Very small place with very big charm

Vila Rosiche

10

Vila Rosiche is a cafe and a patisserie shop in the heart of Sofia offering great home made desserts and croissants. Its pleasant atmosphere shifts between old urban Bulgarian and typical Victorian style. It is always fresh and delicious!

by Tsveti

The Little Things

Restaurants 11 3

By Tsveti

Big love for the little things

The Little Things

11

This place is situated in a real old style Sofia house which makes its atmosphere unique. It feels like you're having dinner at your best friend's parents house. And not to mention the tasty things you can pamper yourself with!

by Tsveti

Мекица и кафе (Mekitsa & Coffee)

Eating 1 0

By Srebrina

Great Brunch place

Мекица и кафе (Mekitsa & Coffee)

1

This is the only place in Sofia where you can eat freshly fried Mekitsa! They have classical, whole grain, vegan and spelt variations with many homemade jams, toppings, and dips. You can drink local hand-picked teas and homemade lemonade!

by Srebrina

При Орлите (Pri Orlite)

Restaurants 4 3

By Kalina

One of the best views in town

При Орлите (Pri Orlite)

4

This is probably the tallest building in the very heart of the city, offering a breath-taking panorama over Sofia and its main attractions. You can also see the city park and the Vitosha mountains, while enjoying an afternoon coffee.

by Kalina

Buffet (Бюфетъ)

Restaurants 6 1

By Tsveti

The right soul food choice

Buffet (Бюфетъ)

6

You can find here extremely delicious food at very affordable prices. It is always fresh, hand made and the portions are pretty big. The menu is rich and can offer everyone something new to try and love :) But one of the best things is the atmosphere there.

by Tsveti

Sam Doidoh Pub

Restaurants 1 0

By Srebrina

Hidden and charming low budget jazz pub

Sam Doidoh Pub

1

This pub is one of the locals' favorites! It is a hidden small inn on a central street in Sofia where you can enjoy low budget delicious meals and listen to live jazz concerts in the evenings! The interior is authentic and old-fashioned, and people who visit it are great!

by Srebrina

Gelateria Naturale

Eating 5 0

By Tsveti

Best gelato in Sofia

Gelateria Naturale

5

You definitely didn't come to Bulgaria to eat Italian gelato but if you find yourself in an urgent need of something cool and fresh and natural – Gelateria Naturale is the place to be! If I'm honest, it doesn't lose out to the true Italian gelato at all!

by Tsveti