Sofia

If you want to get the full Bulgarian experience, visit this authentic restaurant which fuses local cuisine and performing arts together to offer guests a unique evening of entertainment. Acquaint yourself with Bulgarian culinary traditions and enjoy a show put on by guest dancers and musicians.

Run by two chef brothers (one of whom used to be head chef at the reputable Kempinski Panorama), Sage Bistro is a rustic restaurant that serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate setting. Pasta is freshly made in-house, and the restaurant is especially know for its superb seafood.

Sun Moon restaurant offers a varied menu with Arabian, Asian and Moroccan-inspired dishes. The restaurant specialises in plant-based cuisine, all held to a high standard. Its interior is furnished with re-purposed old items, which creates a pleasant rustic atmosphere. Features an in-house bakery.

This excellent restaurant is heralded by connoisseurs as one of the best for Indian cuisine in the country, and possibly beyond. The menu is varied, comprised of authentic Indian dishes such as tandoori, curries, various dishes with chicken and seafood, and more.

As the name reveals, the restaurant specializes in local flavors and serves some of the best traditional food in town, all in a modern Bulgarian interior gesturing towards the country's rich cultural heritage. Start or finish off with a shot of rakia - a local variety of brandy.

Booking in advance is a must at this Sofia restaurant due to its high popularity with diners (albeit, mostly among visitors to the city). The menu is dominated by Eastern European flavors interspersed with Turkish and Middle Eastern ones. Desserts are not to be missed.

Sushi comes in many delicious varieties at this small Japanese sushi bar located away from the city's busiest districts. The menu lists nigiri, futomaki, temaki and hosomaki rolls, as well as sashimi and mains such as Japanese yakitori and noodles.