Black Sea Coast
Discover the best food in Sveti Konstantin, and arguably in all of greater Varna, at this beachside Lebanese restaurant and cocktail bar. The specialities…
Must-see restaurants in Black Sea Coast
Black Sea Coast
For our money, this is the best dining option in touristy Nesebâr. Fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas and grilled meats are on offer, as well as harder-to…
Black Sea Coast
Even if you're not staying at the hotel, consider lunch or dinner at this authentic fish restaurant. There's an extensive menu of fresh fish, including a…
Burgas
Choose from a wide menu of grilled meats and fish, including a superlative lamb-shank offering, or fresh pasta at this superb restaurant in the city…
Sozopol
Occupying a promontory looking out over the sea and Sveti Ivan Island in the distance, the awesome views and the delicious fish combinations, such as…
Varna
This is upmarket Balkan soul food at its best. Try the baked lamb, made to an old Bulgarian recipe, or the divine barbecued pork ribs; it also boasts some…
Burgas
This downtown restaurant does splendid things with seafood: the Black Sea mussels alone are worth a trip to Burgas. With inviting blue-and-white surrounds…
Di Wine Restaurant & Wine Cellar
Varna
This formal but friendly restaurant is, in the eyes of many, Varna's best fine-dining spot, with a big menu of tempting dishes including rack of lamb, T…
Black Sea Coast
One of the few places in town that tries to go beyond the usual range of grills and salads. The speciality here is local fish, prepared in inventive ways…
Varna
The coast-long trend for novelty ship restaurants has come to Varna, with this handsome, wooden-hulled venture stranded at the far southern end of the…
Burgas
One of the few vegetarian-only restaurants in town, clean and upbeat Satsanga does a full range of international veg hits, drawing inspiration from Asian,…
Black Sea Coast
This pretty garden restaurant located along the main street near the centre of town offers grilled meats and fresh fish. It's popular in the evenings and…
Black Sea Coast
The restaurant of the Hotel Mistral is the place for some classier cuisine. Fried turbot, smoked salmon and locally caught fish are among the offerings.
Black Sea Coast
One of Kiten's better restaurants, Ribarski Han is located on the eastern end of South Beach, near the Hotel Marina. It's a traditional affair with brick…
Burgas
Conveniently located at the entrance to Maritime Park, this casual, vaguely Italian restaurant is not as fancy as it looks at first glance. The pizzas are…
Varna
The local branch of the nationwide casual-dining chain is a godsend to harried parents whose kids are clamouring for 'real food' – ie pizza, sandwiches,…
Black Sea Coast
On the far western end of the seafront promenade, just beyond the Summer Palace of Queen Marie, this small, unfussy restaurant is a welcome relief from…
Black Sea Coast
This lively cafe, bar and restaurant, located along the main pedestrian street in the centre of Kavarna, serves great Bulgarian food, including excellent…
Sozopol
No sea views, but no touts either, this handy new town restaurant, below a hotel of the same name, serves great grills, fish and some of the best homemade…
Black Sea Coast
One of the better options in town, near the Preobrazhenie Gospodne Church on the extreme southeastern end of the peninsula, offering grilled pork, chicken…
Varna
The best place in Varna for Turkish food, including spicy kebabs, grilled meats, stews and salads. There's a nice range of appetisers, including…
Black Sea Coast
Overlooking the sea on the southeastern end of the peninsula, the ‘Golden Fleece’ serves a varied menu, including roast lamb and rabbit, plus some…
Sozopol
This lively place has an open terrace with a fantastic view towards Sveti Ivan island. Fresh, locally caught fish is the mainstay of the menu. It's one of…
Varna
Set in the courtyard of a little church, 'At the Nuns' is a good choice for roast lamb, grilled pork and other meaty offerings. It also has an extensive…
Black Sea Coast
With tiers of seating offering gorgeous sea views, and a menu crammed with splendid seafood dishes, this is the go-to place for a dinner (or lunch) to…
Varna
This welcoming little place specialises in delicious takes on seafood and locally caught fish. This being the Balkans, grilled meats are also on the menu.
Black Sea Coast
Roast pork, lamb kebabs and steaks are served at this barn-like place near the Hotel Astoria.
Black Sea Coast
Grilled octopus, mackerel and other fishy dishes feature here; other options include stuffed peppers and goulash. There's outdoor seating in the shady…
Varna
This small restaurant, with a shady pavement terrace, is conveniently located close to the Archaeological Museum and makes for a good lunch spot. Ask for…
Sozopol
Nothing special, but one of the better Harmanite beachfront restaurants, serving traditional grills, soups, fish and cheap three-course lunch deals from…
Varna
The Architect’s House is a fine old wooden National Revival–style building with a leafy courtyard that makes for a good-value lunch spot. Grills, steaks…
Black Sea Coast
The Old Boat is one of the very first seafront restaurants as you walk westward along the promenade. With an attractive waterfront setting overlooking the…
Black Sea Coast
On the beachfront opposite the Glarus Hotel, this is one of the better options in a sea of mediocrity. There's a wide-ranging menu of pizzas, steaks,…
Sozopol
The split-level terraces of this traditional fish restaurant afford a bird’s-eye view of Sveti Ivan Island from the courtyard balcony. The restaurant can…
Varna
The ‘Seahorse’ is a cheap and cheerful pizza place with a big menu featuring all the standard varieties, as well as some inventive creations of its own:…
Black Sea Coast
This small, traditional tavern in the southeastern part of town, not far from the top of South Beach, serves up the usual range of Bulgarian specialities…
Black Sea Coast
Popular ‘Wild West Barbecue’ joint serving up lots of steaks, sausages and grills in a mocked-up ranch-style setting. It's in the pedestrian thoroughfare…
Sozopol
This simple harbour-side restaurant is good value, specialising in a variety of fresh fish dishes. Bulgarian staples such as kebabcheta (spicy grilled…
Black Sea Coast
Set in a traditional, tavern-style courtyard around a twisted, 300-year-old fig tree, this is a welcoming place with great food, including freshly caught…
Burgas
Standing on the seafront overlooking the beach, this traditional wood-cabin affair is consistently packed out with locals. Good value specialities include…
