Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant

Izbata Tavern 2

Since 2024

Authentic Bulgarian dishes and recipes
from once upon a time.

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1 Racho Dimchev str, 1000 Sofia

Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant

The Izbata Tavern is a must-visit destination. For 15 years, it has been serving authentic Bulgarian cuisine in a traditional setting. raditional Bulgarian restaurant and tavern in Sofia city center. Bulgarian food and excellent bulgarian traditional dishes.

Bulgarian specialties from all cities

The restaurant’s team has gathered recipes from all across Bulgaria, ensuring a diverse culinary experience. Here, you can immerse yourself in Bulgarian hospitality and traditions. Try our ristorante bulgaro, restaurante búlgaro, bulgarisches restaurant, restaurant bulgare!

Traditional dishes

Visitors to Sofia rarely overlook the opportunity to dine at the Tavern and indulge in its wonderful Bulgarian specialties. Conveniently located in the heart of Sofia, near the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the Parliament, the restaurant has garnered numerous awards for its quality and style.

Traditional Bulgarian Restaurant

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national culinary recipes

The magic of the so-called “native” taste, enriched with the comfort and warmth of Bulgarian hospitality, and with the typical interior and traditions, that are kept in this small nook of the modern capital, will welcome you and see you off with a smile.

bulgarian traditional dishes

Bulgarian cuisine is unique in terms of variety of ingredients, spices, traditional dishes and recipes.

Traditional Bulgarian restaurant

Bulgarian cuisine is a mix between oriental and European taste, so some may say that it is universal.

Authentic Bulgarian cuisine

Bulgarian cuisine features a variety of dishes, including hearty stews, grilled meats, and savoury pastries.

recipes from all across Bulgaria

Bulgarians start with cooking of the meat and gradually add the rest of the ingredients.

     EXCELLENT rating  
 Based on 13 reviews 
    
  
 
       Recommended
Friendly and attentive staff, we started that one of us is lactose intolerant and took action to make us eat without problems. Great food, soft and tasty meat, typical atmosphere.
     
   Manuela V 
 2024-07-28
 
 
 
 
     Very polite staff, great food right price
Quiet place to spend a nice evening, you breathe clean air, great food. Very nice staff, really worth going there
     
   Luigi M 
 2024-07-20
 
 
 
 
     A pleasant discovery
It is a very quiet and welcoming place with very kind and smiling staff. Great food and value for money. Also excellent bathroom cleaning. Highly recommended.
     
   Claudia Porreca 
 2024-07-20
 
 
 
 
     Hearty and tasty Bulgarian dishes with friendly service!
Hearty and tasty Bulgarian dishes with friendly service! We had an evening meal here and both chose Bulgarian dishes, we were not disappointed. Good value too.
     
   J_McCNorfolk 
 2024-07-14
 
 
 
 
     Highly recommended
We really liked the beef, especially. It is much less crowded than Izbata Tavern, which is owned by the same owners, and with the same menu.
     
   Teresa 
 2024-07-12
 
 
 
 
     Warm heart and full belly!
My friend and I were in Sofia for a short weekend only, but I can tell you without any doubts that this is perhaps the nicest place we have been to. Not only for the delicious food, but also for the kindness shown by the staff - not very common in Sofia unfortunately, for our own experience. The atmosphere is chill and very authentic, with plate, table cloths and music belonging to Bulgarian tradition - it felt like being at home or at someone else's home! If you are in doubt about what to pick from the menu, the staff will be very happy to give you recommendations! Enjoy!
     
   CodaQ 
 2024-06-18
 
 
 
 
     Super delicious Bulgarian cuisine!
Very tasty Bulgarian cuisine and incredibly friendly service! We tried shopska salad, tarator, veal tongue with mushrooms, stuffed peppers and a type of minced meat sausage and everything was excellent and fresh. We also had a bottle of Bulgarian white wine and water. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Sofia and appreciate traditional cuisine. We also felt very welcome, even though we were the only guests. It's a shame for the restaurant owners that it was so empty.
     
   Carmen Rothe 
 2024-06-10
 
 
 
 
     Very good typical Bulgarian restaurant
Typical Bulgarian cuisine restaurant. Absolutely acceptable prices and the dishes create that mix between Eastern Europe and the Middle East which is nothing other than the atmosphere of Sofia! The service is absolutely punctual and courteous, and the kitchen stays open until 10.30pm, so I highly recommend this restaurant!
     
   Simone Bedarida 
 2024-05-19
 
 
 
 
     In the Bulgarian tradition!
Traditional tavern offering quality traditional dishes and a pleasant welcome. What more ? A great place where you have to remember to make a reservation to have the chance to dine. To recommend
     
   Seg03 
 2024-05-11
 
 
 
 
     Typical Bulgarian tavern
Good tavern with typical Bulgarian culinary products...at affordable prices and simple taste....homemade I would say. I recommend booking.
     
   70bello 
 2024-05-03