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Izbata Tavern 2: Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant with a Covered Garden, Sofia

A clay plate of Bulgarian food with draft beer
Bulgarian dishes in painted clay bowls
A traditional dish on a hand-painted plate
The Izbata 2 counter and dining room
A dining room with a painted mural of village life
Tables set under folk-art frames
Folk-art decorations on the tavern wall
Bulgarian wines on the shelf
The long dining room with red-striped benches
A garland of garlic and red peppers on the wall
80+reviews from
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Izbata Tavern 2 is the second restaurant of the Izbata team, a traditional Bulgarian tavern in the centre of Sofia near Slaveykov Square, Vitosha Blvd and NDK. It serves recipes gathered from all over Bulgaria, from kavarma and kapama to roast lamb, with 80 seats among folk art and painted walls and a covered garden. 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.

🌿GardenCovered garden
🕛OpenDaily 12:00 to 23:00
🪑Seats80 inside
📍LocationBy Slaveykov Square

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What guests say about Izbata 2

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★★★★★

"I was wondering the streets of Sofia trying to decide where to have dinner. I saw the Izbata tavern menu looked interesting. I had only one course the roast lamb it was an excellent choice with a nice glass of red. Very helpful staff."

Bruce B.May 2026
★★★★★

"Authentic Bulgarian restaurant highly recommended for its price/quality experience ; this restaurant is few minutes from the car-free shop and restaurant street - well worth taking the side jump"

Gert D.August 2026
★★★★★

"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!"

Diewerke B.April 2026
★★★★★

"Typical tavern with an abundant menu written in many languages...which makes it easier to choose typical foods to eat. Everything excellent, kind staff...Truly a beautiful corner of Sofia"

cav11July 2026
★★★★★

"We tried typical Bulgarian specialties in this tavern. The food was very good and the waitresses friendly, worth a visit if you pass by Sofia!"

YleniaFebruary 2026

Izbata Tavern 2, near Slaveykov Square

The long dining room of Izbata Tavern 2 with red-striped benches

Izbata 2 was opened by the team behind Izbata Tavern on Slavyanska Street, with the same traditional style and the same Bulgarian kitchen. Inside there are 80 seats among folk art, painted walls and garlands of garlic and peppers, and on a warm evening the covered garden is the place to ask for. There is no live music, so it suits a relaxed meal and a proper conversation. For a dinner with a folk show, see Chevermeto.

Groups, birthdays and team dinners

With 80 seats and a covered garden, Izbata 2 works well for groups. Tell us the date, the group size and the occasion, and we ask the tavern for the right tables.

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Birthdays
Tell us when you book and we pass it on to the tavern.
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Team dinners
The Boyar mixed grill (1.4 kg, €55) is made for sharing.
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The garden
Ask for a garden table when you book and we pass it on.
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Wine lovers
Bulgarian wines by the glass and bottle, from €3.50.
Bulgarian wines on the shelf at Izbata Tavern 2

How to find Izbata Tavern 2

Izbata Tavern 2 is at 1 Racho Dimchev St., in the centre of Sofia near Slaveykov Square, Vitosha Blvd and NDK, an easy walk from most central hotels. It is not the same place as the original Izbata Tavern on Slavyanska Street, so check the address before you set off.

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How booking a table works

1
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The date, the time and how many of you. The box above writes the message for you.
2
We book it and confirm
We arrange the table with the tavern and reply on WhatsApp, usually within minutes.
3
Come to Racho Dimchev Street
Number 1, by Slaveykov Square.
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Eat and pay at the end
You pay the restaurant at the end of the meal.

Izbata Tavern 2 FAQ

Where exactly is Izbata Tavern 2?+

At 1 Racho Dimchev St., in central Sofia near Slaveykov Square, Vitosha Blvd and NDK.

Is it the same as Izbata Tavern?+

Same team and the same kind of Bulgarian cooking, in a different part of the centre. The original Izbata Tavern is a cellar on Slavyanska Street near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

What are the opening hours?+

Every day from 12:00 to 23:00. Through us you can book a table from 12:00 to 21:00.

Is there outdoor seating?+

Yes, a covered garden. Ask for a garden table when you book and we pass it on.

Do I need to book?+

For dinner it is a good idea, especially at the weekend. You can also book for the same day, up to an hour before you arrive.

Is there live music?+

No. Izbata 2 is a quiet tavern for a relaxed meal. For a dinner with a folk show, book a table at Chevermeto.

What should I order?+

Shopska salad and parlenka to share, then chicken kavarma, kapama, roast lamb or the Starata Izba sach skillet.

How much does a meal cost?+

Salads start at €6.90, mains at about €11 to €21 and a glass of house wine is €3.50. The full menu with prices is above.

Do you have vegetarian dishes?+

Yes, a whole section: beans in a clay pot, parsley patties, stuffed aubergine, rice with prunes and spinach, plus salads, tarator and cheese starters.

Is the menu in English?+

Yes. The tavern’s digital menu comes in 19 languages, and the full menu with English names is above.

Do I pay anything to book?+

No. Booking through us is free and you pay the restaurant at the end of the meal. SoFun Card holders get 5% off the bill.

Can I change or cancel?+

Yes, any time. Just message us on WhatsApp and we change or free the table.

Dinner in the garden?

Book a table at Izbata Tavern 2: pick a date, a time and how many of you. Booking is free and you pay the restaurant at the end.

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call +359 88 663 1723 · email info@sofun.bg
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