Plovdiv Restaurants

  1. Dayana

    This big place off the pedestrian mall, popular with locals and foreigners alike, has a huge (and colourful) menu strong on grilled meats. The staff seem overworked, so service can be slow.

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  2. Djoana

    This big and often full taverna-style place north of the river is great for a hearty grilled meat and beer dinner.

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  3. Efir-100

    Adjoining Djoana, and serving similar grilled meat specialties, this busy place (pronounced efir-sto in Bulgarian) has an eclectic, jungle-like décor. Entrées range from common standbys like shopska salata and chicken shishle to more unknown commodities like 'dinosaur's tail on fire'.

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  4. Restaurant Rahat Tepe

    Way up in the old town, the outdoors Rahat Tepe serves simple meals like salads, beef kebabs and fried fish.

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  5. Skandarliya

    Another north-side eatery, and Plovdiv's best place for Serbian skara (grilled meats), with an extensive wine list.

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