Best Traditional Restaurants in Sofia Region

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Bulgaria team

One thing everyone has to try when on vacation in Bulgaria is the famous Bulgarian cuisine… and what better place to do so than a traditional Bulgarian tavern? OK, but where to find one?

Well, you don't have to worry about that as they are literally around every corner. The interior of these places is usually very authentic, resembling typical Bulgarian 19th- and early 20th-century houses with large stone fireplaces, wooden roof beams and colourful wool rugs and the menus are always attractive. They hide many pleasant surprises for you, including a great variety of fresh vegetable and seasonal salads, soups, meat dishes, potato and rice meals, stews, and mouthwatering desserts. All this lovely food is seasoned with aromatic herbs and served with exquisite local wines by cheerful waiters. And everything comes at ridiculously low prices, too… just check out and you will see.

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