If you’re looking for one of the best rooftop bars in Sofia, The Scene Rooftop Bar & Terrace at the Hyatt Regency Sofia should definitely be on your list. Perched on the seventh floor above the city, it offers wonderful panoramic views across Sofia, stretching towards the Stara Planina mountains with the golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Arrive…
Perched at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, Vodenitzata is one of the few restaurants in the mountains near Sofia that offers a perfect combination of stunning scenery, traditional Bulgarian food, and folklore entertainment. If you’re new to the country, it’s an ideal first stop where you can enjoy a taste of Bulgaria in a beautiful natural setting, just a…
Cosmos is a place I always come back to, particularly for a special occasion. The menu is inspired by Bulgarian ingredients and flavours, presented in a modern way that still feels familiar. Dishes are beautifully put together, full of flavour, and clearly designed with care. Whether you choose from the à la carte menu or go for…
Tucked away near Zaimov Park, Raketa Rakia Bar is one of those places in Sofia that’s perfect for taking visitors. It offers a relaxed introduction to Bulgarian food and culture, without feeling staged or touristy. For the past ten years, it’s been our go-to restaurant whenever someone comes to visit us in Sofia. The menu focuses on classic…
Not only have I travelled to Vietnam and sampled the amazing aromatic, spicy but quite subtle, and fresh flavours of Vietnamese food firsthand, I am also Australian. And in Australia, we have an abundance of Asian restaurants at our fingertips. When I first moved to Bulgaria, Asian restaurants were seriously lacking! While of course loving…