Under The Linden Trees - Sofia

This place has been recommended to me so many time, so the expectations were high. We had 4 main courses and some starters and there are a few things I can say:... read more This place has been recommended to me so many time, so the expectations were high. We had 4 main courses and some starters and there are a few things I can say: all 4 main courses were just lukewarm! Very strange! there were only 5 small pieces of meat in my entire dish (katino meze). Plus my dish was served like 10 mins before the rest, so we couldn't really eat all together... garlic bread was very nice and starters were okay. After being in Bulgaria for almost 5 months, I can say that it was the least interesting food I had here... Will not be back.

Incredible place! Real traditional Bulgarian food. The atmosphere is nice and traditional too. The service was incredibly helpful and friendly. I didn't know th... read more Incredible place! Real traditional Bulgarian food. The atmosphere is nice and traditional too. The service was incredibly helpful and friendly. I didn't know this place until last night, and now I believe it's one of the best restaurants in Sofia. Must-go for tourists if they want to try the real Bulgarian food. We had amazing starters and salads: shopska, bean soup, kyopolu (aubergine spread , lyutenitza (peppers spread , and the best one, sarmi (stuffed vine leaves . For the main, we had vegetarian Satch (they serve it sizzling!! , potatoes with dill and garlic, and pork skewers. Hmm, I want it all again, it makes my mouth water just thinking about it. They even have their own farm, where they source most of the ingredients! Even the meat is from their own livestock!

All-around one of the best dining experiences I have had while traveling. The place is cute and the staff is kind. It was my first time trying Bulgarian food an... read more All-around one of the best dining experiences I have had while traveling. The place is cute and the staff is kind. It was my first time trying Bulgarian food and the shopska salad, tarator, and stew absolutely blew me away. I wish I lived in Sofia so I could eat here again.

Charming restaurant frequented by local families and groups of friends. Very busy, buzzy restaurant with traditional cuisine. The log fireplace is lovely and my... read more Charming restaurant frequented by local families and groups of friends. Very busy, buzzy restaurant with traditional cuisine. The log fireplace is lovely and my roast was accompanied by robust Bulgarian red wine which paired well. I dined early. By the time I left after 8pm the place was heaving.

You can tell this restaurant is a favorite among locals. Very well priced meals, and quality vegetarian options to boot. Decently busy for 3pm on a Sunday. read more You can tell this restaurant is a favorite among locals. Very well priced meals, and quality vegetarian options to boot. Decently busy for 3pm on a Sunday.