Must-see restaurants in Plovdiv

  • Pavaj

    Plovdiv

    This tiny hole-in-the-wall is one of Kapana's most happening restaurants. The formula for success follows can't-miss international trends like seasonal,…

  • Hebros Restaurant

    Plovdiv

    Genteel service and a tranquil setting is exactly what you would expect from the restaurant of the boutique Hebros Hotel. Classic Bulgarian flavours are…

  • Tam's House

    Plovdiv

    One of the hit openings of 2018 was this labour of love fusing Bulgarian and South American cuisines by way of California. Expect a little of everything:…

  • Memory

    Plovdiv

    Candlelit tables in a secluded courtyard make Memory a venue to impress, with soul and jazz tunes completing the sultry mood. Its forte is creative…

  • Hemingway

    Plovdiv

    Loosely channelling the cheek and chic of 1920s Paris with a modern twist, this classy spot near the Roman Odeon whips up some of Plovdiv's best dishes…

  • Rahat Tepe

    Plovdiv

    Hands down the winner when it comes to shady beer-garden dining and lively atmosphere, Rahat Tepe's meals follow a simple formula: fresh, unfussy and…

  • Gusto

    Plovdiv

    A few steps from pl Stambolov, Gusto strikes an agreeable note between sophisticated and friendly. There are diner-style booths upstairs; punters fight…

  • Grazhdanski Klub

    Plovdiv

    A local favourite, this fabulous nook serves hefty portions of Bulgarian salads, grills and satch (meat and vegetables served on a hotplate), only a…

  • Green Library

    Plovdiv

    You can't miss the screaming bright green facade of Kapana's 'Green Library', not a repository of books but rather of healthy foods, smoothies, sandwiches…

  • Happy Bar & Grill

    Plovdiv

    Despite having the outward appearance of a Bulgarian TGI Friday's, this popular place serves impressive sushi, American-inspired caesar salads and steaks,…

  • Restaurant Renaissance

    Plovdiv

    The restaurant of the Hotel Renaissance cooks up grills, risottos and fresh fish. Kavarma (a stew of pork and veggies) is a speciality, and glides down…

  • Skaptobara 2

    Plovdiv

    American-style burgers, fries and coleslaw, as well as snacks like tortilla chips, plus specialty beers, all served in an informal, diner-like setting…

  • Klebarnitsa Kapana

    Plovdiv

    This bakery has a sociable twist, with places to perch while you tuck into oven-warm bread, fresh pastries and other goodies.

  • Dreams

    Plovdiv

    This reliable cafe is anchored in prime people-watching territory, near the foaming fountains at pl Stambolov where shoppers, lovers and gelato-lickers…

  • Philippopolis Restaurant & Café

    Plovdiv

    There's a swanky vibe to this old-town restaurant attached to an art gallery. Italian-inspired dishes such as rabbit and polenta, and expertly seasoned…

  • Dayana

    Plovdiv

    This popular mini-chain of restaurants has a huge menu that's strong on meat, whether grilled, roasted or satch (sizzled with vegetables on a hotplate)…

  • Malâk Bunardzhik

    Plovdiv

    In a shady location at the northern end of Bunardzhika Park, this popular garden restaurant serves quality Bulgarian cuisine, from enormous smoky shish…

  • Puldin Restaurant

    Plovdiv

    Within the walls of an early 19th-century Dervish monastery, Puldin immediately impresses with its huge courtyard fresco of a wedding. Befitting the…

  • Boris Palace

    Plovdiv

    Service can be gruff at this old-town Bulgarian restaurant, but the peaceful terrace behind Boris Palace allows diners to sigh over sunsets. Indoor tables…

  • XIX Vek

    Plovdiv

    Food and service don't live up to the rustic promise of this restaurant, which has a barn interior, farming implements and a watermill churning away…