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Top Restaurants in Plovdiv

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18 Listed places
4.5 average across 18 rated listings
ul. "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev" 2 • ул. Свети Валентин 3 • ul. "Otets Paisiy" 12 Street
Paid accommodation; date-dependent room rates available through the official website; confirm breakfast, spa and parking inclusions – Paid accommodation with date-dependent room rates; confirm breakfast, wellness and treatment inclusions when booking.
Popular Neighborhoods:
ul. "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev" 2 ул. Свети Валентин 3 ul. "Otets Paisiy" 12 Street ul. "Zlatarska" 7 ul. "Kozhuharska" 3

Amsterdam

ul. "Konstantin Stoilov" 10
Famous for: A three-level historic-house restaurant linking Kapana and Plovdiv Old Town with garden and late-night dining.

Amsterdam is a three-level restaurant near Kapana and Plovdiv Old Town, pairing Chef Yavor Kalinin’s menu with an interior garden.

Couples Foodies First-Time Visitors

Aylyakria Restaurant

ul. "Kozhuharska" 3
Famous for: Bulgarian gastro-bar dining in Plovdiv’s Kapana quarter, close to the Roman Stadium and Old Town.

Plan a meal at Aylyakria Restaurant on Kozhuharska Street in Plovdiv’s Kapana district, with daily hours, dining tips, and nearby Roman landmarks.

Bulgarian-food explorers Couples touring Kapana Central Plovdiv sightseers

Grand Hotel Plovdiv

ul. "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev" 2
Famous for: Four-star accommodation near Plovdiv International Fair, with an indoor-pool spa, conference halls and Vienna confectionery.

Stay at Grand Hotel Plovdiv in Karshiyaka for an indoor-pool spa, Vienna confectionery, on-site parking and a short walk to the Maritsa…

Trade-fair delegates Conference organizers Couples on city breaks

Happy Bar & Grill

Patriarh Evtimiy St 13
Famous for: Broad European grill and sushi menus at a convenient location in Plovdiv’s pedestrian city center.

Plan a meal at Happy Bar & Grill in central Plovdiv, with European dishes, sushi, opening hours, booking tips, and nearby Roman…

Families exploring central Plovdiv Mixed-preference dining groups Casual sushi diners

Happy Bar & Grill Grand Hotel Plovdiv

ul. "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev" 2
Famous for: European comfort food, Bulgarian salads, and sushi at Grand Hotel Plovdiv in the Karshiyaka district.

Plan a meal at Happy Bar & Grill Grand Hotel Plovdiv: sushi, Bulgarian salads, daily 11:00–23:00 hours, and walks beside the nearby…

Sushi-loving couples Business travelers Families with mixed food preferences

Hemingway Restaurant

ул. Ген.И.В.Гурко 10
Famous for: European cooking, seafood, an extensive wine collection, and book-lined interiors beside Plovdiv’s Roman Odeon.

Dine beside Plovdiv’s Roman Odeon at Hemingway Restaurant, known for book-lined interiors, seafood, European dishes, wine, and pavement seating.

Wine enthusiasts Seafood lovers Couples dining out

Landmark Creek Hotel @ Spa

ул. Свети Валентин 3
Famous for: Park-side accommodation beside Plovdiv’s Rowing Canal, with balcony rooms, wellness treatments and a panoramic restaurant terrace.

Stay beside Plovdiv’s Rowing Canal at Landmark Creek Hotel & Spa, with balcony rooms, a panoramic restaurant terrace, wellness facilities and a…

Spa-weekend couples Rowing-event visitors Active park walkers

Le Petit Paris

ul. "Mladezhka" 28
Famous for: French onion soup, pissaladière and JOSPER charcoal cooking alongside a broad international menu in central Plovdiv.

Visit Le Petit Paris in Plovdiv for French onion soup, pissaladière and JOSPER charcoal dishes, with daily hours and practical tips for…

French-food enthusiasts Couples planning dinner Mixed-diet dining groups

Memory

pl. "Saedinenie" 3
Famous for: Bulgarian cuisine and desserts beside Saedinenie Square, close to Plovdiv’s archaeology and history museums.

Plan a meal at Memory on Plovdiv’s Saedinenie Square, with Bulgarian cuisine, desserts, nearby museums, and practical transport and booking tips.

Bulgarian cuisine enthusiasts Couples planning dinner Museum-going travelers

Osteria Rosmarino

bulevard "Peshtersko Shose" 28а
Famous for: Classic Italian cooking and a cozy trattoria-style atmosphere near Youth Hill in western central Plovdiv.

Plan an Italian meal at Osteria Rosmarino near Plovdiv’s Youth Hill, with daily hours, midrange pricing, booking advice, and nearby walking stops.

Italian food enthusiasts Couples planning dinner Small dining groups

Pavaj

ul. "Zlatarska" 7
Famous for: Contemporary Bulgarian comfort food, seasonal salads, and distinctive desserts in Plovdiv’s pedestrian Kapana district.

Pavaj in Plovdiv’s Kapana district pairs modern Bulgarian cooking with a small dining room and street tables. Plan bookings, dishes and nearby…

Bulgarian cuisine enthusiasts Couples dining out Kapana neighborhood explorers

Poco Loco

ul. "Nikolay Haytov" 17
Famous for: Classic Italian cooking with fresh local ingredients in Plovdiv’s Karshiyaka district.

Poco Loco is a mid-range Italian restaurant on Nikolay Haytov Street in Plovdiv’s Karshiyaka district, open for lunch and dinner Monday–Saturday.

Foodies Couples Small Groups

RESTAURANT Raia

ul. "Kapitan Raycho Nikolov" 34
Famous for: Bulgarian cooking with carefully seasoned meat and fish, warm interiors, and Bulgarian and international wines.

Plan a meal at Raia in central Plovdiv: Bulgarian cooking, local and international wines, daily 10:00–midnight hours, and nearby basilica walks.

Bulgarian cuisine enthusiasts Wine-curious diners Couples seeking relaxed dinners

Skapto Burgers, Beers and Fries Kapana

ul. "Yoakim Gruev" 24
Famous for: Generously sized named burgers, fries and beer in Plovdiv’s central Kapana dining quarter.

Skapto Burgers, Beers and Fries Kapana brings substantial burgers, fries and beer to Yoakim Gruev Street in Plovdiv’s walkable Kapana district.

Foodies Casual diners Families

Smokini

ul. "Otets Paisiy" 12 Street
Famous for: Contemporary Bulgarian and international cooking with homemade bread, house desserts, and vegetarian and vegan options.

Visit Smokini on Plovdiv’s Otets Paisiy Street for homemade bread, international dishes, vegan options, and dinner near the city’s Roman landmarks.

Food-focused couples Vegetarian travelers Mixed-diet groups

Tams House

Famous for: Creative Bulgarian-inspired cuisine, regional katak, curated wines and cocktails, and a cooled garden in Plovdiv’s Kapana district.

Explore Tams House in Plovdiv’s Kapana district for Bulgarian-inspired plates, wines and a cooled garden, with appetizers from €4.50 and seasonal specials.

Food-focused couples Bulgarian cuisine explorers Wine enthusiasts

Torro Grande / Торро Гранде

ul. "Kapitan Raycho Nikolov" 66
Famous for: A modern Plovdiv restaurant and sushi bar combining international cooking, barbecue, cocktails and espresso.

Torro Grande in Plovdiv pairs sushi, barbecue and cocktails at 66 Kapitan Raycho Street, with daily 7:30am–midnight hours and central sights nearby.

Sushi enthusiasts Mixed-preference dining groups Couples planning dinner
Planning guide

Restaurants in Plovdiv: plan your visits

Browse restaurants in Plovdiv and use the place pages to build a shortlist. Recorded details are a starting point; confirm current information with each venue before booking or traveling.

What to compare before you go

Compare menus, locations and reservation options. Confirm current prices, dietary requirements and cancellation conditions directly with the restaurant.

Areas recorded in the listings

  • ul. "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev" 2: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • ул. Свети Валентин 3: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • ul. "Otets Paisiy" 12 Street: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • ul. "Zlatarska" 7: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • ul. "Kozhuharska" 3: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for restaurants in Plovdiv.

Check reservations

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Review the current menu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring restaurants in Plovdiv.

What are the top restaurants to visit in Plovdiv?

The sampled records cover 18 restaurants in Plovdiv, with an average recorded rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

Do I need advance reservations or tickets in Plovdiv?

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