The best international restaurants in Sofia, Bulgaria

You study or live in Sofia, Bulgaria and wonder what to do in your free time? Glad to tell you that the capital of Bulgaria hosts many international restaurants so that you have a chance to explore foreign cultures and enjoy a delicious meal made by famous chefs from all over the world! Here is a list of all restaurants we recommend or found while searching for a place to make our stay in Bulgaria special and memorable! If you have any comments or recommendations, don't forget to share them on our Facebook page! For your convenience, we have also shared the area the restaurant is and the things that make the respective restaurant so special! 

American cuisine and restaurant

Boom Burgers - three locations in Sofia, one of them close to Vitosha Boulevard; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Best burgers in town!"

Ribs Brothers - close to Vitosha Boulevard and Serdika metro station; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Super delicious beef cheeks and mashed sweet patatoes!"

Arab cuisine and restaurant

Samer Grill House - at the end of Vitosha boulevard (Yuzhen park); Recommended by an Inter HECS' student: "Authentic grill food!"

Armenian cuisine and restaurant

Egur, Egur – close to Serdika metro station and hosted by a famous Bulgarian-Armenian singer; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "The atmosphere, the staff, the food, the portions ... everything is amazing!"

Asian cuisine and restaurant

Wagamama - a new place close to Vitosha boulevard and Serdika metro station;

Bulgarian cuisine and restaurant (in case you are not from Bulgaria and Bulgarian cuisine is international for you*)

Pod Lipite - close to Vasil Levski National Stadium; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Lovely atmosphere and exceptional food!"

Chevermeto - next to Sofia Medical University and the National Palace of Culture;

Chinese cuisine and restaurant

Slavyanska beseda - close to the National Theatre, it is a restaurant in the "Slavyanska beseda" hotel; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Fast service, typical Chinese food and great location!"

Happy Golden - close to Mladost 1 metro station; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "The spaghetti with chicken, vegetables and eggs are the best thing ever!"

French cuisine and restaurant

L’Etranger – close to the Mosque; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Feels like you are in Paris, but a bit pricey!"

Greek cuisine and restaurant

Yamas and Oriste – both close to Sofia Medical University 

Indian cuisine and restaurant

Gurkha - close to James Bourchier metro station;

Kohinoor - right next to Sofia Medical University; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "The food is amazing and the portions are quite good!"

Taj Mahal - close to Alexandar Nevsky Cathedral; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Delicious meals!"

Shaffron - located in Studentski grad (Student town);

Irish cuisine and restaurant

J. J. Murphy’s - close to Vitosha Boulevard and Serdika metro station; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Great place for fish and chips and for watching football games!"

The Fox and Hound - close to Sofia Medical University and the National Palace of Culture; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Great fish and chips but also other interesting meals!" 

Italian cuisine and restaurant

Da Massimo - close to Areena Armeets indoor arena; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Best fish in town! Not the typical fish restaurant!"

Forno Cipollini - in Lozenets neigbourhood close to Vasil Levski National Stadium; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Tastiest pizza in town!"

Bistro Pesto - close to Vitosha Boulevard and Serdika metro station; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "The heart of Italy brought to Bulgaria by the owner Mario Barbarossa. Amazing salads and home-made pasta!"

Ciccione Panini Bar - close to Vitosha Boulevard and Serdika metro station; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Student-friendly prices and great take-away sandwiches!"

Cinecitta Osteria Italiana - in Boyana area;

Japanese cuisine and restaurant

Miyabi - close to Alexandar Nevsky Cathedral and by a famous Bulgarian chef;

Hamachi - close to National Palace of Culture;

Korean cuisine and restaurant

Restaurant Korea - close to Studentski grad;

Lebanese cuisine and restaurant

Festa Orient - located at Bulgaria Boulevard;

Moroccan cuisine and restaurant

Annette - close to Vitosha Boulevard and Serdika metro station; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Amazing tea! The atmosphere is lovely!"

Middle Eastern cuisine and restaurant

Ashurbanipal - close to the Mosque and the Arab street; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Most delicious home-made stuff and the owner is very friendly!"

Russian cuisine and restaurant

Arbat - close to Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and Serdika Mall;

Spanish cuisine and restaurant

Vino & Tapas - close to Alexandar Nevsky Cathedral;

Thai cuisine and restaurant

Royal Thai - close to Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski; Recommended by an Inter HECS' student: "Delicious food with authentic thai dishes! The mango sticky rice is a must!"

Turkish cuisine and restaurant

Djanam Steak House - close to Bulgaria Boulevard; Recommended by an Inter HECS' team member: "Great meat and desserts!"