Guidebook for Sofia

Daniela & Mois
Guidebook for Sofia

Food Scene

Restaurants and cafes we have tried and liked
POD LIPITE (Under the linden trees) – close to the Borissov Park, in Lozenetz, Elin Pelin Str. 1. Open since 1926, Pod Lipite feels like an old village house. Offers traditional Bulgarian cuisine from their own farm, and Bulgarian folk music - www.podlipitebg.com
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Pod Lipite
1 ulitsa "Elin Pelin"
49 helybéli ajánlásával
POD LIPITE (Under the linden trees) – close to the Borissov Park, in Lozenetz, Elin Pelin Str. 1. Open since 1926, Pod Lipite feels like an old village house. Offers traditional Bulgarian cuisine from their own farm, and Bulgarian folk music - www.podlipitebg.com
Everything on their short menu is delicious and made of carefully selected meat and vegetables. Try the 3 meatballs (kufteta) or 3 kebapcheta dish, their specialty. There are three SKARA BAR restaurants in Sofia, the one most centrally located is on Benkovski Str. 12, close to the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. In peak hours, call to book a table (+359 884 195 817 or +359 2 483 44 31) - www.skarabar.com
86 helybéli ajánlásával
SkaraBar
2 ul. "Dimitar Grekov"
86 helybéli ajánlásával
Everything on their short menu is delicious and made of carefully selected meat and vegetables. Try the 3 meatballs (kufteta) or 3 kebapcheta dish, their specialty. There are three SKARA BAR restaurants in Sofia, the one most centrally located is on Benkovski Str. 12, close to the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. In peak hours, call to book a table (+359 884 195 817 or +359 2 483 44 31) - www.skarabar.com
As the name suggests, this restaurant focuses on kufteta (meatballs), with over 10 types on the menu. Try the ‘Special kufteta with raisins and dried tomatoes’. Angel Kanchev Str.1, for reservations: +359 884 232167, www.q-ftetaria.bg
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Q-ftetaria
1 ul. "Angel Kanchev"
24 helybéli ajánlásával
As the name suggests, this restaurant focuses on kufteta (meatballs), with over 10 types on the menu. Try the ‘Special kufteta with raisins and dried tomatoes’. Angel Kanchev Str.1, for reservations: +359 884 232167, www.q-ftetaria.bg
On the pedestrian Vitosha str. 27. Delicious food in old-times interior. Very popular, reservation is a must: tel. +3592 441 1155 - www.shtastliveca.com
92 helybéli ajánlásával
Shtastlivetsa
27 bul. "Vitosha"
92 helybéli ajánlásával
On the pedestrian Vitosha str. 27. Delicious food in old-times interior. Very popular, reservation is a must: tel. +3592 441 1155 - www.shtastliveca.com
Tasty pizzas and large selection of wines. Several locations in downtown Sofia: Han Asparuh Str. 31 (off Vitosha Str.), Gladston Str. 58 (close to Slaveikov Sq.), Ivan Shishman Str. 24; www.labottega.bg
15 helybéli ajánlásával
La Bottega Centro
31 ul. "Han Asparuh"
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Tasty pizzas and large selection of wines. Several locations in downtown Sofia: Han Asparuh Str. 31 (off Vitosha Str.), Gladston Str. 58 (close to Slaveikov Sq.), Ivan Shishman Str. 24; www.labottega.bg
Tasty pizzas and large selection of wines. Several locations in downtown Sofia: Han Asparuh Str. 31 (off Vitosha Str.), Gladston Str. 58 (close to Slaveikov Sq.), Ivan Shishman Str. 24; www.labottega.bg
11 helybéli ajánlásával
La bottega all'Angolo
58 ul. "William Gladstone"
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Tasty pizzas and large selection of wines. Several locations in downtown Sofia: Han Asparuh Str. 31 (off Vitosha Str.), Gladston Str. 58 (close to Slaveikov Sq.), Ivan Shishman Str. 24; www.labottega.bg
Tasty pizzas and large selection of wines. Several locations in downtown Sofia: Han Asparuh Str. 31 (off Vitosha Str.), Gladston Str. 58 (close to Slaveikov Sq.), Ivan Shishman Str. 24; www.labottega.bg
9 helybéli ajánlásával
La Bottega Due Piani
24 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Tasty pizzas and large selection of wines. Several locations in downtown Sofia: Han Asparuh Str. 31 (off Vitosha Str.), Gladston Str. 58 (close to Slaveikov Sq.), Ivan Shishman Str. 24; www.labottega.bg
Slance Luna (Sun Moon) – vegetarian, vegan, fresh bread baked on the premises. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d4504039-Reviews-Sunmoon-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegetarian restaurant and bakery "Sun Moon"
39 ulitsa "6-ti septemvri"
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Slance Luna (Sun Moon) – vegetarian, vegan, fresh bread baked on the premises. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d4504039-Reviews-Sunmoon-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
Slance Luna (Sun Moon) – vegetarian, vegan, fresh bread baked on the premises. https://www.facebook.com/SMGladston/
33 helybéli ajánlásával
DaOrganic restaurant
22 ул. „Алабин И. Вл.“
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Slance Luna (Sun Moon) – vegetarian, vegan, fresh bread baked on the premises. https://www.facebook.com/SMGladston/
One of the new restaurants in Sofia, wonderful food, located in an old house with a yard on a quiet street. https://www.facebook.com/madeinbluesofia/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d10319460-Reviews-Made_in_Blue-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Made in Blue
6 ul. "Yuri Venelin"
99 helybéli ajánlásával
One of the new restaurants in Sofia, wonderful food, located in an old house with a yard on a quiet street. https://www.facebook.com/madeinbluesofia/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d10319460-Reviews-Made_in_Blue-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
Located in the park of St. Nikola Church, at the corner of Pirotska and Opalchenska streets. Offers home-made Bulgarian cuisine, famous for its tripe soup. Our favorite is ‘calf head in tripe’. Open till early morning (3 – 4 am).
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Contessa
78 ul. "Pirotska"
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Located in the park of St. Nikola Church, at the corner of Pirotska and Opalchenska streets. Offers home-made Bulgarian cuisine, famous for its tripe soup. Our favorite is ‘calf head in tripe’. Open till early morning (3 – 4 am).
Freshly baked bread, pastry and coffee, tables on the street. A good place for breakfast. Open 8:00 to 19:30 (7:30 pm).
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Furna
3 bul. "Stefan Stambolov"
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Freshly baked bread, pastry and coffee, tables on the street. A good place for breakfast. Open 8:00 to 19:30 (7:30 pm).
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d6828354-Reviews-Atelier_Restaurant-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Atelier
16 ul. "Professor Asen Zlatarov"
25 helybéli ajánlásával
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d6828354-Reviews-Atelier_Restaurant-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
http://vilarosiche.com/en
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Villa Rosiche
26 ul. "Neofit Rilski"
29 helybéli ajánlásával
http://vilarosiche.com/en
https://www.facebook.com/fabrikadaga/
106 helybéli ajánlásával
Фабрика ДЪГА / Rainbow Factory
10 ul. "Veslets"
106 helybéli ajánlásával
https://www.facebook.com/fabrikadaga/
https://www.ciccione.bg/en
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Ciccione Panini Bar Gurko
15 helybéli ajánlásával
https://www.ciccione.bg/en

Drinks & Nightlife

Cocktails with an amazing bird’s-eye view of downtown Sofia.
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Sense Hotel Rooftop Bar
blvd bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Cocktails with an amazing bird’s-eye view of downtown Sofia.
http://halbite.com/en/
13 helybéli ajánlásával
бирария Халбите
72 ul. "Neofit Rilski"
13 helybéli ajánlásával
http://halbite.com/en/
ul.Graf Ignatiev 40, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria +359 88 705 2299 Mo-Su 8am-1am
Lime
40 ul. "Graf Ignatiev"
ul.Graf Ignatiev 40, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria +359 88 705 2299 Mo-Su 8am-1am
Ulica Angel Kanchev 9A, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria +359 87 715 1152 Mo-Su 9am-2am https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d10461051-Reviews-The_Cocktail_Bar-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
88 helybéli ajánlásával
The Cocktail Bar
9 ul. "Angel Kanchev"
88 helybéli ajánlásával
Ulica Angel Kanchev 9A, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria +359 87 715 1152 Mo-Su 9am-2am https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294452-d10461051-Reviews-The_Cocktail_Bar-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html

Sightseeing

https://freesofiatour.com/
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Free Sofia Tour
2 bul. "Vitosha"
75 helybéli ajánlásával
https://freesofiatour.com/

Arts & Culture

Museums and galleries
Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia 7 Lachezar Stanchev Street, Sofia 1756, Bulgaria +359 9800093 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294452-d2463199-Reviews-Museum_of_Socialist_Art-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Szocialista művészeti múzeum
7 ul. "Lachezar Stanchev"
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia 7 Lachezar Stanchev Street, Sofia 1756, Bulgaria +359 9800093 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294452-d2463199-Reviews-Museum_of_Socialist_Art-Sofia_Sofia_Region.html
National Art Gallery - Kvadrat 500 1, 19th of February Str. St. Alexander Nevski Sqr. 1000 Sofia +359 (0) 2 980 72 62 https://nationalgallery.bg/visiting/kvadrat-500/
53 helybéli ajánlásával
National Gallery
1 ul. "19-ti fevruari"
53 helybéli ajánlásával
National Art Gallery - Kvadrat 500 1, 19th of February Str. St. Alexander Nevski Sqr. 1000 Sofia +359 (0) 2 980 72 62 https://nationalgallery.bg/visiting/kvadrat-500/
National Art Gallery - The Palace 1, Knyaz Alexander I Sqr. 1000 Sofia +359 (0) 2 980 00 93 https://www.nationalartgallerybg.org/index.php?l=4
178 helybéli ajánlásával
Nemzeti Művészeti Galéria
1 пл. „Княз Александър I“
178 helybéli ajánlásával
National Art Gallery - The Palace 1, Knyaz Alexander I Sqr. 1000 Sofia +359 (0) 2 980 00 93 https://www.nationalartgallerybg.org/index.php?l=4
The Church of St George is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest building in Sofia. Built by the Romans in the 4th century. It is situated behind the Sheraton Hotel.
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Szent György Rotunda templom
2 bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov
74 helybéli ajánlásával
The Church of St George is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest building in Sofia. Built by the Romans in the 4th century. It is situated behind the Sheraton Hotel.
The Saint Sofia Church (Carkva Sveta Sofia) is the second oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the 4th-6th century.
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Szent Szófia-templom
2 ul. "Paris"
80 helybéli ajánlásával
The Saint Sofia Church (Carkva Sveta Sofia) is the second oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the 4th-6th century.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Szófiai Városi Művészeti Galéria
24 helybéli ajánlásával

Food stores

Nearby supermarkets
Supermarket, at Pirotska St. and George Washington St.
67 helybéli ajánlásával
BILLA
№22 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"
67 helybéli ajánlásával
Supermarket, at Pirotska St. and George Washington St.
Supermarket, at Ekzarh Yosiff St.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Lidl
62a бул. „Ген. Скобелев“
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Supermarket, at Ekzarh Yosiff St.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Női piac
bulevard "Stefan Stambolov"
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Fresh fruits and vegetables