Location: Smolyan
Top Restaurants in Smolyan
Where to eat European food in Smolyan: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what European restaurants to try in Smolyan. Smolyan (Bulgarian: Смолян) is a town and ski resort in the far south of Bulgaria near the border with Greece. It is the administrative and industrial centre of the homonymous Smolyan Province. The town is situated in the valley of the Cherna ("Black") and the Byala ("White") Rivers in the central Rhodopes at the foot of the mountains' highest part south of the popular ski resorts Pamporovo and Chepelare. As of February 2011, it has a population of 30,283 inhabitants.
Things to do in Smolyan
10. The White Dog
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Restaurant and bar at the foot of the ski slopes offering lunch and evening meals. A mix of Bulgaria BBQ and also english fare.
Reviewed By fmsam
We cam here for our welcome meeting and it was very quaint.We also came here for the hot chocolate (us) and the beer (friends)Both were very reasonably priced and we could see the bus arrive from the windows.Very friendly staff.Worth a visit.
9. Neptun Winter Home
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Exelent service ,friendly atmosphere delicious food ,pleasant music gathered together in the centre of the resort The Place To Be :)
Reviewed By Lyssi_d
We dined here on our last night and it was a real treat. Delicious food and excellent service. Our waitress really went out of her way to ensure we were happy. Definitely recommend, particularly if you feel like a more modern feel to restaurant and food.
8. Panorama
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By VinnieLondon_SE2
Group of over 25 of us had dinner here one evening. Restaurant overlooks one of the main slopes very near the main ski lift. Big menu of local and international dishes. Nothing fancy just well cooked basic food. Vienna schnitzel was good as was the lamb. Staff were really friendly and coped with such a big group very well. Only slight issue is that it was very very warm in the restaurant...be wearing a tshirt layer to get down to.
7. Salute
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By VinnieLondon_SE2
Opposite Laplandia hotel/apartments, few minutes walk from main chair lift. Had dinner here couple of times during a 5 night stay and thought this was the best restaurant in a Pamporovo for dinner. Huge menu selection of Bulgarian and international dishes. Liver starter was really good as were all the meat main courses. Even in a big group the service is excellent and super friendly. Great place, highly recommended.
6. Paganranka
Reviewed By ptrcvd
We arrived at the beautiful town of Smolyan and after parking the car set off to try and find somewhere for lunch. No were seemed obvious but we then noticed small entrance through a semi open structure which looked like it led to a cafe. We walked in and were astonished to find ourselves in a very sophisticated yet not overly formal looking restaurant, It was very busy but we were taken straight to a table. It was then we noticed the main frontage and door was down a side street which is why we had misjudged it at first. The menu consisted as is usual in Bulgaria with what looks like hundreds of items but amongst them were a number I had not seen before. We were quicky brought drinks and we ordered local sausage ,bread and risotto. Service was quick and the food when it arrived was of fantastic quality. Risotto in Bulgaria is usually very good and the Paganranka's was sublime. The enormous sausage was well spiced and of excellent quality and came with a a thick fresh tomato sauce and loads of cucumber and yoghurt salad. The bread was a freshly made unleavened type folded over and stuufed with cheese. The whole meal was delicious and far too much for lunch. However at just over £5 per head including beer and coffee it was not too much of an indulgence. This really was a first rate experience.
5. Restaurant Kiparis alfa
Kiparis alfa is a classic 2-floor restaurant with up to 200 seats. It orders a card menu and daily fresh soups and dishes. It serves traditional dishes as well as classic European food. At evenings silent life-music entertains the visitors. Open every day
Reviewed By HalDavies
We have been here several times.We were going to the cinema and popped in for an early dinner.We were in a bit of a rush.No pre-theatre menu here.Oh, I forgot,, it was Valentine's Day.They gave us a table upstairs.We explained our predicament to the waiter who went beyond the call of duty in helping us.Whilst there a couple came in, she bearing a bunch of flowers. The waiter brought their drinks and a vase with water for the flowers.Nice touch.I had chicken in a sweet and sour sauce. Well, blow me down, it was delicious.All our food was really good, drink also.Service was excellent.Well done, we will all return.
4. TEATRO - Bar & Dinner
Reviewed By Roger V
Excellent restaurant in the little town of Smolyan only a few miles from the ski resort of Pamporovo. Located on the main street through the town and tucked underneath the town's cinema, it has a very nice open and modern feel to it with charming and helpful staff. There are two menus on offer. One is a very good international menu with a wide choice of dishes. The other is a completely Chinese menu which, although we didn't try it, looked pretty good.During the course of the week we stayed in the area we dined there three times which is an indication of how good we thought the place was. Compared with virtually all the other restaurants we have used in Smolyan, this is by far the best.Heartily recommended.
3. Bulgarche Restaurant & Folklore shop
Traditional style Bulgarian restaurant offers: wide variety of traditional cuisine, in front of client cooking, folk musicians, dances and singers, all surrounded by traditional Bulgarian style interior.
Reviewed By StrashoN
This is by far the best traditional restaurant in Smolyan. Authentic atmosphere and decorations of hand made folklore costumes. The menu is absolutely rich and diverse, with all dishes prepared at a highest professional level and being most delicious. Each evening there is a gayda playing (traditional musical instrument of the Rodopi mountain) and almost each evening a folkloric program. Prices are very reasonable. And what is one of the most important things, the staff is super polite and friendly. They take care for every customer and try really to make visitorâs stay most joyful. So, if one is going to Smolyan, a visit of this restaurant only could bring benefits from what it has to offer. I most certainly recommend the place. Make sure to have a table reserved prior to your visit. Otherwise one may not find a table free.
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2. Bohemi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By HalDavies
The Bohemi, at the end of Smolyan, near the new roundabout, is one of those eating places left over from Communism. During those times there were lots of workers kitchens that provided very cheap, wholesome food. The Bohemi is an updated version.There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is a long counter behind which is all their food both hot and cold. There is a large selection. I counted six soups and further combinations thereof. They give what looks like half a loaf with the soup. Fish, grilled, fried. Whole and good looking trout. Chicken, roast or poached, a massive portion. Chips. Kebapche in various forms. Chips, potato salad, cabbage salad. Salad. Sauces.There is something for everyone. I have eaten in and taken away.The hours are about 1230 to 1830.I have had the chicken, roast, kebapche, potato salad and salad. Really good portions, very tasty. The cost hasnât caught up with the rest of the world. A roast chicken dinner cost around Leva 6.20. That is less than £3 or $3.20 or about â¬3.I highly recommend this place, oh, the staff are very nice and helpful.
1. Rodopchanka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Steakhouse, BBQ Joint, Winery
Reviewed By agentDJO
This is one of the worst places I've ever been. We've went there by accident (I cannot believe this place has such good rating) and we were very disappointed. First of all at this place nobody accommodates the clients or greets you. After you got a table a frowning waiter is asking quite impolitely - What are you going to EAT?. Regarding the food, it was not better than the angry waiter, I got pizza that was burned like ash. Really bad food, bad attitude
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