Where to eat

• Ale House (Beer)  - ul. "Hristo Belchev" 42, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria                                           Tired of waiting for the waiter to bring you another beer? Well, at Ale House the beer is stored in fermentation tanks and circulates through pipes, ending at each table with a beer tap! The food is decent, so you could grab a bite, but don't go there unless you are a beer lover. Reservations aren't needed.                                                                                                             
• Bankovich (Serbian Cuisine) - ul. "6-ti septemvri" 55, 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria  Newly opened Serbian restaurant from the Bankovich chain offers a cozy atmosphere, homely design and a lovely garden. The captain of this gastronomic adventure is the award winning Serbian chef Marian Bankovich and his menu includes premium pork, beef, veal, chicken, horse meat and more.                                                                                                                                            
• Bistrot L'etranger (French Cuisine) - ulitsa "Tsar Simeon" 78, Sofia, Bulgaria           
For all lovers of France, bistrot L'etranger will definitely give you the la vie en rose feeling. The oldest French restaurant in Sofia offers authentic boutique atmosphere and true French cuisine. Needless to say, the wines offered are only the best. Consider booking a table in advance at +359 887523376 or +359 2 983 14 17.
• Boom! Burgers (Fast Food) - ul. "Karnigradska" 15, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria    
  Want to try the best burgers in town? The battle for the Best Burger Title in Sofia is between Boom! Burgers and Street Chefs. Our personal preference - Boom!

  No reservation needed. They have two restaurants, one is near the National Assembly and the other - near Vitosha Blvd.                                                                                                               
• Crystal Steak House (Steakhouse) - ul. "Aksakov" 14, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria    
Craving a good steak? This relatively new place offers pretty amazing steaks from the USA, Argentina, Japan, Australia and Italy...in the heart of Sofia! Keep in mind it's pricey and make sure you call in advance for a table, +359885111180
• Fabrika Duga (Breakfast/Brunch) -ulitsa "Veslets" 10, Sofia, Bulgaria                               A trendy breakfast place with light wood interior and classic French metal bar stools - offering a selection of home-made pasteries, soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Oh, and some quality coffee!                                                                                                                                 
• Forno Cipollini (Italian) - ul. "Oborishte" 36, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria 
As much as we would like you to experience Bulgarian cuisine...our guide would be incomplete without an Italian restaurant. We've picked Forno Cipollini upon recommendation of some Italian friends. It's real! To book you can call +359887778464        

• Hadjidraganovite Kashti (Traditional Bulgarian) -ul. "Kozloduy" 75, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria   A traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the center of Sofia with very interesting decor and architecture. Everything is designed in the spirit of 19th century village houses and most of the things you'll see hanging around the restaurant are indeed that old! In the evenings you can expect live folklore music. Make sure you book in advance by calling      
• La Cattedrale ( European /View/Shisha) - ul. " Oborishte " 1-a, 1504 Sofia                           A great spot for lunch or dinner with a magnificent view of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You can also order a shisha and enjoy a mix of Bulgarian and Italian cuisine.                              
• Made in Blue (International) -ul. "Yuri Venelin" 6, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria     An old restored house painted in...blue! With its artsy decor and rustic atmosphere Made in Blue is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The cuisine cannot really be categorized, so go there and be surprised! It gets busy in the evenings and on weekends, so it's better to book in advance by calling +359898579999                                                                                                                
• Mahaloto (European/International Cuisine) - bul. "Vasil Levski" 51, 1142 Sofia         Enjoy this charming restaurant in the secluded garden under the sun or in the chilly cellar. You can expect a good selection of European wines and an elegant, yet curious menu.                       
• MOMA (Bulgarian Cuisine) - ulitsa "Solunska" 28, Sofia, Bulgaria     Moma Restaurant is the new modern face of Bulgarian restaurants. Its concept combines a delightful culinary experience with authentic recipes which remind us of times past and bring us back to our roots, and a modern interior blending the beauty and purity of the Bulgarian maidens of yore, represented by the designer through various visual symbols, photos, fabrics and decors. Phone: +359 885 62 20 20                                                                                            
• Raketa Rakia Bar (Bulgarian) -bulevard "Yanko Sakazov" 17, Sofia, Bulgaria Raketa is a traditional Bulgarian Restaurant with nice decoration, unique atmosphere and relaxed ambience. The food is really delicious, the menu is typically Bulgarian with a modern twist. The interior provides an ironical perspective of communism and its symbols.If you can handle it, go for a glass of Bulgarian Rakia (traditional Bulgarian spirit) accompanied by Shopska salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions,peppers and white cheese). Reservations aren't mandatory, but it's always best to call in advance: +35924446111                                                                   
• Pod Lipite Tavern (Traditional Bulgarian) -ul. "Elin Pelin" 1, 1164 Sofia   One of the oldest restaurants in Sofia, the Pod Lipite Tavern is a rustic pub dating back to 1926 with an incredible atmosphere. Creating hearty, home made Bulgarian dishes with ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s own meat and dairy farm, Pod Lipite is a real taste of authentic Bulgarian cuisine, and uses traditional recipes and cooking methods. Make sure you book in advance by calling +35928665053