Dining - Sofia | ArrivalGuides.com

DiningGuide was updated: March 18, 2026

Due to its geographical location and its history of settlement, Bulgarian cooking is a mixture of several cuisines. Look out for Shopska Salad or the Turkish-influenced Kebapcheta and Kyufteta: spiced minced meat, moulded by hand and grilled. Do not miss out on a hearty bowl of Kavarma and if there is room left, be sure to try the renowned Bulgarian yoghurt or banitsa.

Chevermeto

If you want to get the full Bulgarian experience, visit this authentic restaurant, which fuses local cuisine and performing arts together to offer guests a unique evening of entertainment. Acquaint yourself with Bulgarian culinary traditions and enjoy a show put on by guest dancers and musicians.

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Art Club Museum

This café is located just behind the Archaeological Museum. One of its main draws is the spacious, airy outdoor seating area. The cafe serves light snacks, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and some substantial foods. Alcoholic drinks and cocktails are on offer.

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Happy

Happy, Bulgaria’s most beloved chain restaurant, stands out from typical chains. The menu is impressively diverse, featuring everything from burgers, grilled meats, and pizza to fish dishes and even sushi. Their drink menu offers options ranging from alcoholic beverages to refreshing non-alcoholic choices like lemonade pitchers. Card payments and reliable Wi-Fi are also available. Happy has multiple locations in Sofia. If you’re in the city centre, the branch located in front of the iconic Sveta-Nedelya Cathedral is the most convenient option.

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Moma Bulgarian Food & Wine

As the name reveals, the restaurant specialises in local flavours and serves some of the best traditional food in town, all in a modern Bulgarian interior gesturing towards the country's rich cultural heritage. Start or finish off with a shot of rakia, a local variety of brandy.

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Sage Bistro

Run by two chef brothers, one of whom used to be the head chef at the reputable Kempinski Panorama, Sage Bistro is a rustic restaurant that serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate setting. Pasta is freshly made in-house, and the restaurant is especially known for its superb seafood.

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Sun Moon

Sun Moon restaurant offers a varied menu with Arabian, Asian and Moroccan-inspired dishes. The restaurant specialises in plant-based cuisine, all held to a high standard. Its interior is furnished with re-purposed old items, which creates a pleasant rustic atmosphere. Features an in-house bakery.

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Taj Mahal Restaurant

This excellent restaurant is heralded by connoisseurs as one of the best for Indian cuisine in the country, and possibly beyond. The menu is varied, with authentic Indian dishes such as tandoori, curries, various dishes with chicken, seafood, and more.

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Panorama Restaurant

Located at the reputable Marinela Hotel, Panorama is an upscale dining establishment with a view, but do book in advance to ensure being seated by the window. Cuisine served is European, with a special emphasis on seafood. Evening dining is accompanied with live piano music.

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SkaraBar

SkaraBar is an incredible find for meat-lovers. The menu features a dizzying assortment of grilled meats ranging from chicken to beef and lamb, and several fish varieties on offer as well. Ambiance is laid-back and portion size generous. There are three locations throughout Sofia.

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Made in Home

Booking in advance is a must at this Sofia restaurant due to its high popularity with diners, but mostly among visitors to the city. The menu is dominated by Eastern European flavours interspersed with Turkish and Middle Eastern ones. Desserts are not to be missed.

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The Sushi Bar

Sushi comes in many delicious varieties at this small Japanese sushi bar located away from the city's busiest districts. The menu lists nigiri, futomaki, temaki and hosomaki rolls, as well as sashimi and mains such as Japanese yakitori and noodles.

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Dining in Sofia

Chevermeto

Art Club Museum

Happy

Moma Bulgarian Food & Wine

Sage Bistro

Sun Moon

Taj Mahal Restaurant

Panorama Restaurant

SkaraBar

Made in Home

The Sushi Bar