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Looking for real Bulgarian food in Sofia? These are the five traditional restaurants we book for our guests: one with a full folk show, two with a live folk band and two quiet taverns for a relaxed meal, all in the centre of Sofia. Pick one below or tell us what you like and we choose with you. Booking a table through us is free and you pay the restaurant at the end. Real people on WhatsApp, 24/7, arrange it for you.
Book a table for 2 guests"A warm and typically Bulgarian setting, the meal was accompanied by traditional singing and dancing. Authentic cuisine, friendly and smiling waiters, we had a pleasant time."
"If you want to enjoy a cozy Bulgarian atmosphere, this is 'the place to be'. The dishes were quite large. We ate well. Price-quality ratio is excellent. The staff was friendly."
"Our favorite dinner of our Eastern Europe/Balkans trip. The decor is great. As was the live music. Great service. GREAT food. Come hungry. Can't say enough good things."
"We stumbled upon this Eastern European restaurant. The basement was cozy and the food was extraordinarily fresh. We had Granna’s Salad, Homemade Meatballs, and Trout with Fig. House wine was an authentic wine that rounded out the experiences The service was kind and the food was fresh. Highly recommend!!"
"Very nice and friendly place. We loved the food. The waitress was really nice. Nice atmosphere, drinks and food. Definitely a must visit in Sofia!"
| Restaurant | Music | Open | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevermeto | Show nightly, 20:00 | 12:00 to 24:00 | NDK |
| Kashti | 20:00 to 23:00, not Tue | 11:30 to 23:30 | Lion’s Bridge |
| Izbi | 20:00 to 23:00, not Mon | 11:30 to 23:30 | Vitosha Blvd |
| Izbata | No music | 11:00 to 23:00 | Al. Nevsky |
| Izbata 2 | No music | 12:00 to 23:00 | Slaveykov Sq. |
A folk singer opens the evening at 20:00, the dance ensemble in regional costumes follows at 20:30, and by the end of the night guests join the horo. The menu is long, with lamb and Bulgarian classics.
Each house is built in the style of a different town, Koprivshtitsa, Zheravna, Melnik and Bansko, around a courtyard with a summer garden. A folk band plays from 20:00 to 23:00 every evening except Tuesday.
Stone walls, barrels and benches covered in Kotlen rugs, right by Vitosha Blvd, with a summer garden in the inner courtyard. Folk musicians play from 20:00 to 23:00 every evening except Monday.
A cellar tavern on Slavyanska Street with folk textiles and clay pottery, open for 20 years. A long Bulgarian menu with a whole meat-free section, and a good place for a relaxed meal and a proper conversation.
The second restaurant of the Izbata team, by Slaveykov Square, Vitosha Blvd and NDK, with 80 seats among folk art and painted walls and a covered garden. No live music.
Pick the restaurant, the date, the time and how many of you. Booking is free and you pay the restaurant at the end.
