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Tavern Izbata 2 – Bulgarian Garden Restaurant near Vitosha Blvd

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🌿 Covered Garden Restaurant  |  📍 Near Vitosha Blvd  |  ⭐ 4.5★ Google
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"Found by chance — a stunning discovery. Local dishes fantastic, pork, veal and soups really very good. Prices below average compared to other places, especially in relation to the quality. Highly recommended."

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Typical Cost Per Person · Full Meal with Drinks
€20-30
🍽️ Starter · Main · Dessert · Drink

A covered garden restaurant in the heart of Sofia, steps from Vitosha Boulevard and NDK. Tavern Izbata 2 is one of the few places in the city center with a proper outdoor garden that works year-round — covered and heated in cooler months, fully open in summer. Traditional Bulgarian food, warm mehana atmosphere, and generous portions at prices that consistently surprise guests. The kitchen draws from regional recipes across the country — hearty, honest food made without shortcuts. If you're new to Bulgarian food, start with a small rakia and let the staff guide you through the menu.

 
🌿 Covered Garden · Year-Round Outdoor Dining · Heated in Winter
📍 Near Vitosha Blvd · NDK · Slaveykov Square
⭐ 4.5★ Google · Authentic Bulgarian Recipes
🕒 Daily 12:00–23:00 · English Menu & Staff
🥗 Vegetarian Options · Couples · Groups · Families
 
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⚠️ Garden tables book out fast on weekends · Free cancellation · No upfront payment
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Key Facts

Overview
Address
1 Racho Dimchev St.
Hours
Daily 12:00–23:00
Seating
80 indoor + covered garden
Avg. Cost
€20–30 p/p · Full meal
Location
Near Vitosha Blvd · NDK
Best For
Couples · Families · Groups

🍽️ First Time? Here's What to Order

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Shopska Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and fresh white cheese — Bulgaria's national salad. Always start here.
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Kavarma
Chicken or pork slow-cooked in a clay pot with mushrooms, peppers and white wine. The definitive Bulgarian main.
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Kapama — if it's on the menu, order it
Mixed meats slow-cooked with pickled cabbage in a sealed terracotta pot. A dish you won't find on many menus in Sofia.
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Rakia — start every meal here
The Bulgarian way to open any dinner. Ask the staff which one to choose — they'll guide you.
💡 Local tip: ask for a garden table when you book — it's worth the extra planning.

 

🌿 The Covered Garden 

The covered garden is what sets Izbata 2 apart from most restaurants in this part of Sofia. In warmer months it fills up with travelers and locals who want outdoor dining without leaving the center. Even in cooler weather the garden stays open, covered and heated, making it a year-round option for anyone who prefers eating outside. Tables there go quickly on Friday and Saturday evenings — booking ahead through SoFun is the easiest way to secure one.

🥗 Vegetarian Options

The menu is meat-heavy overall — as any proper Bulgarian tavern should be — but a vegetarian eats well here without difficulty. Shopska salad, tarator (cold yoghurt and cucumber soup), beans in earthenware, stuffed eggplant, several cheese appetizers, and banitsa all hold their own. Worth mentioning when you book so we can request the right table setup.

📖 New to Bulgarian Food?

Bulgarian cuisine has its own character: slow-cooked stews, fresh white sirene cheese, grilled meats, cold yoghurt soups. There's some overlap with Greek and Turkish cuisine in the ingredients, but dishes like kavarma, kapama, and banitsa taste distinctly Bulgarian. The full menu is available in English and the staff are experienced with first-time visitors — just ask what they'd recommend on the night.

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🍽️ Food Menu+
Tavern Izbata 2 Food Menu
🍺 Drinks Menu+
Tavern Izbata 2 Drinks Menu
🍷 Wine List+
Tavern Izbata 2 Wine List
❓ FAQ+
Is Tavern Izbata 2 good for outdoor dining in Sofia?
It's one of the few places in the city center with a proper covered garden that works year-round. The garden is heated in cooler months, so outdoor dining isn't limited to summer. Tables there go quickly on weekends — worth booking ahead through SoFun.
Where exactly is Tavern Izbata 2?
1 Racho Dimchev Street, Sofia 1000. A short walk from Vitosha Boulevard, NDK, and Slaveykov Square. Easy to reach on foot from most hotels in the center.
How much does dinner cost at Tavern Izbata 2?
Most guests spend €20–30 per person for a full dinner with drinks. With the SoFun Card you get 5% off the entire bill — food and drinks included.
What is kapama and should I try it?
Kapama is a traditional Bulgarian dish — mixed meats slow-cooked with pickled cabbage in a sealed terracotta pot. It takes hours to prepare and isn't on many menus in Sofia. If it's on the menu when you visit, order it.
Does Tavern Izbata 2 have vegetarian options?
Yes. Shopska salad, banitsa, tarator, bean dishes, and grilled vegetables. The menu is meat-heavy overall but vegetarians eat well here without difficulty.
Can I book without a SoFun Card?
Yes — SoFun handles reservations for everyone. The card just adds the 5% discount on your bill. You can get it before you go if you'd like the saving.
How is booking through SoFun different from calling the restaurant directly?
SoFun handles the coordination and confirms your table — including garden table requests. If anything changes, you message us on WhatsApp and we sort it. No navigating foreign phone menus, no uncertainty.

📍 How to find us

1 Racho Dimchev Street, Sofia · Near Vitosha Boulevard & NDK

Address
1 Racho Dimchev St.
Sofia 1000
Hours
Daily
12:00–23:00
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Near Vitosha Blvd · NDK · Slaveykov SquareEasy to reach on foot from most hotels in the center
📍 Open in Google Maps

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Need help planning your stay in Sofia?

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