Sofia Eating: 20 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Sofia

Ракия бар Ракета (Rakia Bar Raketa)

By Gery

Vintage meets Communism

Ракия бар Ракета (Rakia Bar Raketa)

12

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. Read more ›

by Gery

National Archives

Eating 11 3

By Kalina

Enjoy a beer with a great city view

National Archives

11

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. Read more ›

by Kalina

Buffet (Бюфетъ)

Eating 5 1

By Tsveti

The right soul food choice

Buffet (Бюфетъ)

5

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. Read more ›

by Tsveti

Sun and the moon

Eating 9 1

By Petko

Bio food at its best

Sun and the moon

9

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. Read more ›

by Petko

Memento

Eating 10 1

By Petko

The art of coffee

Memento

10

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. Read more ›

by Petko

Spaghetti Kitchen

Eating 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. Read more ›

by MYTAG

One More Bar

Eating 16 2

By Gery

Great Bar in the heart of the city

One More Bar

16

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. Read more ›

by Gery

Vila Rosiche

Eating 9 2

By Tsveti

Very small place with very big charm

Vila Rosiche

9

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! Read more ›

by Tsveti

Made in Home

Eating 19 4

By Severina

Your sweet home kitchen

Made in Home

19

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. Read more ›

by Severina

Paradise Center

Eating 5 3

Best place for shopping and relax

Paradise Center

5

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! Read more ›

Art Cafe Garden Bar

Eating 1 0

By Kalina

Piece of Paris, hidden in Sofia

Art Cafe Garden Bar

1

The place is small and intimate, holds up around 30/40 people. It is situated between the opera and the Alexandar Nevski cathedral, in a quiet and charming street. The place has a garden, that is also open and warm in the winter. They also serve appetizers and cakes. Read more ›

by Kalina

При Орлите (Pri Orlite)

Eating 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. Read more ›

by Kalina

Mi Casa

Eating 1 0

By Tsveti

Nicest menu in town

Mi Casa

1

Mi Casa is a nice restaurant with an even nicer menu - they change it every day or two and you can always choose from some fresh and untraditional dishes, created with love and a lot of imagination. A heaven for meat eaters and vegetarians - they have a lot of temptations for both! Read more ›

by Tsveti

Gelateria Naturale

Eating 3 0

By Tsveti

Best gelato in Sofia

Gelateria Naturale

3

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! Read more ›

by Tsveti

Cafe Atlas

Eating 2 0

By Kalin

Specialty coffee & bakery

Cafe Atlas

2

Home made pastries, cakes, muffins. Brunch, traditional and Mediterranean, English breakfast, Bulgarian breakfast. Specialty coffee selection, roasted especially for the coffee shop! Lots of Fresh juices and Smoothies. Read more ›

by Kalin

Corso

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Splendid view and tasty food

Corso

0

In this restaurant one finds the best balance between accessibility and positioning in the city centre, excellent service both in Bulgarian and English, beautiful view opposite several of Sofia landmarks, delicious food and reasonable prices. Read more ›

Columbus Coffee Lab

Eating 0 0

By Neda

My favourite espresso cup

Columbus Coffee Lab

0

Such a great vibe! I love the darik blend espresso. The aromatic, clean and intense flavour always brings a smile on my way to work. They have great lemonade and cakes also. At the other side of the street is the Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church. Priceless! Read more ›

by Neda

Edgy Veggy

Eating 0 1

By Xenia

Incredibly tasty vegan food

Edgy Veggy

0

The place is very small, more of a sandwich place with only 2 tables inside. So, whether you order or take out or eat there the service is fast. A big part of the menu is in Mexican style (think quesadillas, burritos, rice bowls, etc) with options of vegan cheese, seitan, gorgeous homemade hummus, and all the others vegan perks. Read more ›

by Xenia

The Little Things

Eating 5 1

By Tsveti

Big love for the little things

The Little Things

5

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! Read more ›

by Tsveti

Marmalad

Eating 2 0

By MYTAG

Marmalad

2

Most of the locals are not familiar with this place,because of the non central location,but sometimes this ensure free places even in Friday or Saturday.The place is big enough for big companies,the atmosphere is friendly,the interior is more like a night bar,but also there are delicious things for eating also and you can order hookah.Normal prices Read more ›

by MYTAG

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Ракия бар Ракета (Rakia Bar Raketa)

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Art Cafe Garden Bar

При Орлите (Pri Orlite)

Mi Casa

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Corso

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The Little Things

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