Plovdiv is one of the most exciting and tasty destinations in Bulgaria. If you crave good food, cosy and inviting atmosphere and top service, we have handpicked some of the best places in the city. Each one of these 4 amazing locations is worthy of a visit by anyone interested in quality food. Check them out!
Salt & Pepper
Address: ul. Han Kubrat 1, 4000 Plovdiv
City: Plovdiv
Phone: 032 275 671
Salt & Pepper is located on the second floor of Plovdiv Business Center, next to Maritsa river. The restaurant offers international cuisine and there are many different options to choose from. The menu is rich and seasonal – delicious salads and appetizers, different meat and fish dishes, pasta. The restaurant also prepares a lunch menu that focuses on Bulgarian dishes. Salt & Pepper is a project of Nikolai Borukov – previously a long-time chef at Fado Restaurant.
The masterpieces he creates for sure will captivate you and provoke your senses. The chef is known as a master of goose liver, fish and seafood dishes. The restaurant has an amazing selection of carefully selected wines. The interior is luxurious and offers comfort and serenity. There are two lounges which are separated by beautiful aquariums. A large terrace surrounds them - full of flowers and herbs. Salt and pepper is a good place for meetings, business and family parties. There is parking on site.
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 12PM-12AM
Sun: Closed
Prices: Moderate
Marbella
Address: ul. Iasna Poliana, 4002 Plovdiv
City: Plovdiv
Phone: 088 999 2090
Marbella restaurant is located in Plovdiv, near one of the most beautiful landmarks of the city - the Rowing Canal. Here you can enjoy food amidst greenery and fresh air. The interior of the restaurant is a blend of historical charm and modern sophistication. Marbella prides itself on the quality of the food it offers. The restaurant’s menu is extremely rich. The cuisine offers European and Bulgarian dishes and a large selection of Mediterranean specialties and fish. Every dish is prepared with care and love by the extremely skilled chefs. Marbella has an amazing selection of wines from all over the world – here you can find the best red and rose wines, also white and sparkling selections. The competent staff will help you choose and pair the right wines with your choice of meals.
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 10AM-1AM
Prices: Moderate to High
Mykonos
Address: Bul. 6th September 1, 4000 Plovdiv
City: Plovdiv
Phone: 087 955 0001
Named after the ancient hero Mykonos, this place will definitely impress you with the magical Greek atmosphere and the amazing selection of traditional Greek dishes. The restaurant is located in one of the best parts of the city, near the Rowing Canal and close to a huge park. Inspired by the traditional white and blue colors of the Greek islands, the atmosphere here is cosy and welcoming - you will come back here again and again. The menu is simple and the quality of the food – uncompromising. Most of the raw products are imported from Greece and the rest come from local producers. Fish selection is amazing – there are Mediterranean and Black sea fish that you can try. There is also an aquarium with live lobsters here. The dessert menu is extensive - a mix of homemade Greek recipes and original chef choices. We recommend the halva and /or the homemade ice-cream – the orange one will leave you speechless. Mykonos has two halls, one of which is suitable for smokers. There is an amazing garden outside – perfect for the summer months – a true oasis in the busy city.
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 10AM-12PM
Prices: High
Atlas
Address: ul. Kniaz Alexander I 41, 4000 Plovdiv
City: Plovdiv
Phone: 088 266 6555
Located in the heart of Plovdiv, right on the main pedestrian street and with an amazing view in front – one of the oldest fountains in the city, Atlas is a special place. Here time and space do not seem to exist and it feels like you are entering another dimension. Aristocratism, and sophistication – this is how we can describe this place. Here you can enjoy Bulgarian and classic European cuisine – delicious salads and appetizer, meat and fish dishes, whatever you decide to try you won’t regret it. We recommend the duck magret with nectarines and grilled carrots. This is the only place in Plovdiv where you can taste the Bulgarian Treasure Mavrud Reserve boutique wine, from which only 289 bottles have been produced. Also here you can drink the most expensive coffee in the world - Kopi Luwak.
The building where the restaurant is located is one of the iconic ones in Plovdiv and is built in 1923. Nowadays it is renovated to perfection. Authentic brick wall, a soft carpet and huge bar welcome you when you first enter the restaurant. There are two floors with amazing design where you can enjoy the delicious selections of the extremely skilled chef and his team. Every day there is a lunch menu with selected dishes. The white grand piano is something you will love as every evening you can listen jazz and evergreens live. Service is impeccable, atmosphere – exquisite, we strongly recommend it.
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 9AM-12PM
Prices: Moderate to High
