Rila & Pirin MountainsRestaurants

Bulgarian restaurants in Rila & Pirin Mountains

  1. Black Tiger

    A simple place playing punchy Bulgarian music, the Black Tiger goes for the well-lacquered ski lodge look, and is popular with locals even out of high season, serving good mehana (tavern) fare. It’s behind La Bomba on the mountain’s base.

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  2. Restaurant Drushlyavitsa

    Outside the Samokov gate, this fine place has outdoor tables overlooking a little brook, and serves traditional Bulgarian cuisine.

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  3. Mehana Mencheva Kâshta

    This tiny tavern, popular with locals, serves authentic Bulgarian dishes and fresh local specialities such as river trout.

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  4. Tropikana

    Near the park entrance, the Tropikana does traditional Bulgarian dishes, and has outdoor seating.

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  5. Loznitsite Tavern

    Loznitsite Tavern has an inviting, vine-covered outdoor setting, and good Bulgarian fare.

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  6. Restaurant Surprise

    Right on the main strip, Surprise has a varied menu and outdoor seating.

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