The Best Local Restaurants in Sofia

Experience the local culinary scene of Sofia. Whether you’re looking for traditional Bulgarian cuisine or international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best local places for a perfect dining experience. Enjoy cozy vibes and delicious food at Q-ftetaria or have a tasty meal at The Little Things. Check out these and many more hidden gems to taste the local flavors of Sofia.

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Made in Blue

The Instagrammable restaurant

"Made in Blue" is a popular, unique restaurant for meetings and good food in Sofia. You can't miss it - the whole house is painted in blue...

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Tsvetomira

Filipova

Apr 16, 2025

65 Svetulki

Trendy place for a drink

"65 Svetulki" in central Sofia is a bar rapidly becoming a favorite destination for locals. What I love is its terrace and alternative bohemian design...

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Coffee & tea

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Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

The Little Things

As tasty as homemade

"The Little Things" in Sofia hits the spot for me: this homey restaurant with delicious food really pays attention to the details in every small element...

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Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

Franco's Pizza

The best pizza in Sofia!

"Franco's Pizza" has definitely the best pizza I have tasted in Sofia so far. The menu here is short and consists of authentic Italian pizzas...

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Snacks

Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

Parlenka Gourmet BBQ Bar

Tasty Bulgarian grill

"Parlenka Gourmet BBQ Bar" is a grill restaurant in Sofia you should seriously stay clear from if you're vegetarian or vegan. But it's good for lunch...

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Snacks

Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

Ashurbanipal

The taste of Iraqi cuisine

"Ashurbanipal" in Sofia is a restaurant that often looks as if it might be closed, but it's owned and run by the best, friendliest Iraqi man, Freddy...

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Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Sofia

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Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Yana

Simo

You?

Tsvetomira

Bogomil

Boyko

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Yana

Simo

You?

Tsvetomira

Bogomil

Boyko

Made in Blue

The Instagrammable restaurant

Tsvetomira

Filipova

65 Svetulki

Trendy place for a drink

Yana

Alexieva

The Little Things

As tasty as homemade

Yana

Alexieva

Franco's Pizza

The best pizza in Sofia!

Yana

Alexieva

Parlenka Gourmet BBQ Bar

Tasty Bulgarian grill

Yana

Alexieva

Ashurbanipal

The taste of Iraqi cuisine

Yana

Alexieva

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