Pirin Mountains
Sit beneath 500-year-old trees and watch Melnik meander past at this superb spot. Like many places in town, grilled meats and Bulgarian dishes are…
Must-see restaurants in Pirin Mountains
Pirin Mountains
The Kristo Hotel’s superb restaurant presents a dilemma: the terrace overlooks lovely Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi church, but its interior is a cosy…
Bansko
This homespun eatery in a 19th-century stone building is decked out with classic Balkan trimmings such as crimson tablecloths and nostalgic crockery. It…
Bansko
This 18th-century inn, just southeast of the main square, once entertained Bulgarian revolutionaries. These days it's hungry hikers and skiers who file in…
Pirin Mountains
Midway up the main road, by the bridge, Chinarite's folk-music soundtrack and sword-like shish kebab skewers will draw you in. Its summer garden is a…
Pirin Mountains
This tavern has a lovely upper porch overlooking the main street down towards the end of the village. It's popular with locals and does the full run of…
Bansko
A traditional Bulgarian restaurant just west of pl Vaptsarov, the Vodenitsata offers hearty portions and live music. Barbecue is a speciality, and the…
Pirin Mountains
The vine-covered outdoor area and snug dining hall are equally inviting at this simple tavern within a 19th-century building. Nourishing salads and…
Pirin Mountains
In fine weather, sit in the shady courtyard; if it's chilly, dine beneath medieval chandeliers inside. Either way, come with a hunger for plates heaving…
Pirin Mountains
This swish Italian joint has a people-watching location by the main square. Its pizzas are the best choice on the menu, but Napoli also serves a range of…
Bansko
A small and friendly bar and grill, the Tumbeva Kâshta rests in a secluded garden between the two central squares.
Pirin Mountains
Although the shiny lobby-side setting lacks ambience, Hotel Korona’s restaurant is a decent place to pause for grilled meats and cheese-laden salads.
