Sofia Eating: 25 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Sofia

Paradise Center

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!

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

Vila Rosiche

Cafes 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

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

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

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

National Archives

Restaurants 12 3

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

Memento

Cafes 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

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

One More Bar

Bars 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

Indian Restaurant Kohinoor, bulevard "Gotse Delchev", Sofia, Bulgaria

Restaurants 1 0

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By Alexandra

The coolest Indian Restaurant in Sofia

Indian Restaurant Kohinoor, bulevard "Gotse Delchev", Sofia, Bulgaria

1

Kohinoor indeed is a Jewell in a crown. The chefs are native Indians who will definitely prepare you the best dishes you've ever had. The quantity of the food is accorded to the price you're paying. The staff is well-trained and will propose you the best option for your taste. Being there you actually feel like you are in India.

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by Alexandra

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

Ул. "Цар Симеон" (Tsar Simeon Str.)

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By Diana

The longest streets in Sofia

Ул. "Цар Симеон" (Tsar Simeon Str.)

1

The street is full of surprises and one of the parts is now full of very interesting Arab shops. One nice way to discover them is by joining the Food and Spices Walking Tour that happen there usually once a month.

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by Diana

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.

by Kalin

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