Location: Plovdiv
Top Restaurants in Plovdiv
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Most Popular European food in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Find out what European restaurants to try in Plovdiv. Plovdiv (Bulgarian: Пловдив, pronounced ['pɫovdif]) is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, with a city population of 341,567 as of 2015 and 675,586 in the greater metropolitan area. It is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established; it is said to be one of the oldest cities in Europe.
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10. Hemingway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 965 reviews
Reviewed By m50lws
We went on a hot evening as the sun was setting. All the tables had reserved on them but this appeared to be to stop people sitting just anywhere as we were shown to one of these tables and the sign removed. Drinks were very similar to those in other restaurants we went to. The service was good and efficient and although we both ordered the same main course it was consistent a good portion for a reasonable price. The only reason for not giving 5 stars was that I felt it lacked an overall "wow factor".
9. Odeon Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
The restaurant is located in the heart of the archeological complex Old Plovdiv, next to Roman remains and minutes away from the Ancient Roman Theatre. Most people avoid eating at hotel-restaurants for several reasons â they donât expect to be properly se
Reviewed By magihs
This place is a must while visiting Plovdiv.Chef Harry crafts amazing dishes with the freshest ingredients. The best selection of carefully selected Bulgarian wines. We had the testing menu and all 6 dishes were outstanding. In our opinion this restaurant deserves Michelin star rating.The atmosphere and the service are superb
8. ATLAS restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Fine dinining restaurant
Reviewed By citybreakers90
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal here recently. Staff were friendly and attentive - we ate their speciality beef hamburger, with salad and accompanying chips. Our half bottle of local red wine was delicious. A great way to celebrate our last night of our tour of Plovdiv and Sofia.
7. Hebros Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
One of the oldest restaurants in Plovdiv, dedicated to fresh, tasty, bio, food; most of the vegetables coming from our own garden; two times awarded ârestaurant of the yearâ by Bacchus magazine.
Reviewed By Geddes_7
Our dinner at the Hebros was excellent. A beautifully prepared flavoursome meal. Our waiter helped us negotiate the wine list and find a Bulgarian red with a little bit of bottle age that was excellent.The service was friendly and efficient.Overall, we felt that we had received excellent price value for our meal.
6. Pavaj
Overall Ratings
4 based on 751 reviews
Reviewed By TDH_NLIND
We got a recommendation to eat here from the Chef at Daro (breakfast place in Sofia) and very thankful for this. Our hotel in Plovdiv is coincidentally located 100 meter away and directly made a reservation for dinner. The place is very crowded during lunch and dinner so please make a reservation beforehand. The katak (salad and homemade bread) was delicious. I had fried trout and salad and my husband had veal cheek with Risotto. All was delicious! The only improvement point is they did not have any high chair for my son (2 yo).
5. Smokini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 557 reviews
Smokini is the reinvention of one of the classical restaurants in Plovdiv - Chuchura. Our understanding that improvement is a process, motivates us to find new challenges, to experiment and to develop the tastes we offer our guests. The cuisine we have pr
Reviewed By Helenjen
The food here is delicious, full of flavour, so many elements on the one plate, but they all compliment each other. The first night my duck magret was beautifully cooked with the fat rendered down and the accompanying sides of couscous and carrot puree (who thought carrot could taste this good!) excellent. So good.....had to return the next evening to get some more takeout.....while we waited the receptionist/manager brought us a lovely Bulgarian wine to try.....very nice touch! My pork was again perfectly cooked and the peach, carrot puree with rich mushroom sauce delicious. Just salivating as I key this in....wish we lived nearby :) Value for money too....highly recommend!
4. Skaptobara 2
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
In 2018 we began our Plovdiv odyssey. Now, one thing you ought to know about Plovdiv is the whole city is alive with the spirit of ailyak (eye-lyak). What it is, you ask? Think of ailyak as siestaâ¦but without all the stress. Now that you are all caught up
Reviewed By tracey634
We have been here twice during our 3 day visit. First time just for drinks then second time for food and drinks. Excellent portions, able to get a veggie burger too. The service was really good x well worth a visit x You are brilliant, tracey634!Appreciate the love and hope to see you back again next time you are in Plovdiv <3
3. Aylyakria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
AYLYAKRIA â The Temple of Aylyak. Aylyak is a typical Plovdiv word which describes the state of peacefulness, delight, nirvana. This is the philosophy that we preach in our Gastro bar - in Aylyakria we love to enjoy, to amuse and please ourselves. The aro
Reviewed By 442rumenm
I just finish my lunch and would like to share my experience. I have eaten in all of the top restaurants in Plovdiv and for the most part I liked most of them except Tam's house. Aylyakria is on a different level.From the carefully restored old building to all the interior decorations everything sims to fit perfectly. The menu is very interesting with dishes that is made with high quality fresh ingredients. My wife ordered zucchini pancakes (katmi) with yogurt dill sauce - totally delicious. I ordered pork ribs and they were the best I have eaten in Plovdiv.The service was fast and professional and none imposing. We are coming back. You are a 5/5 client, that's for sure! Thanks for the review! :))))))
2. Tams House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 220 reviews
Tams House is an author's cuisine restaurant in the heart of Plovdiv - Kapana district. Designed to demonstrate the endless possibilities of creativity, knowledge and aroma, Tams House features distinctive aesthetics and style. Personal first class servic
Reviewed By Istartthediet2morrow
This is a very friendly but professionally run restaurant, the serving staff are attentive and well-informed. The food has intense but harmonised flavours and is, as others have commented, unique. I had a really lovely goats' cheese salad full of bursts of warm/salt/honeyed/sharp flavours. Also, a wonderfully smoky-flavoured cauliflower vegan dish with falafels which were light rather than the dense little bullets many restaurants serve. All washed down with a lovely, reasonably priced Bulgarian wine recommended by the waiter. Lives up to the hype.
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1. Restaurant Central
Overall Ratings
5 based on 102 reviews
Central is a fine dining traditional Bulgarian restaurant, located in the center of Plovdiv (up the stairs from the 'Plovdiv Together' sign). Our mission is to preserve Bulgarian food traditions by preparing our dishes using high quality local products an
Reviewed By therebelnetworker
We were recommended to go here by our host at the Roots Hotel. Even so as we approached it we suddenly had doubts. It was situated on both sides of the street. It appears large and like world wide chain (things we dislike) but...... Upon entering the decor was classy the staff, friendly and efficient. The food, oh the food. Simply amazing. We actually had to cancel a main course because the starters were so big. It was all fresh lovely and authentic. Super super The desserts however blew us away with a local biscuit cake and a special version of a chocolate cake which was like nothing we had seen before.One final note. We have been desperate to try a digestive local drink to finish a meal. Rakia had proven to harsh but they made a special Rakhi with Rose syrup and it rocked. Well done. Thank you for your kind words! :)
