Must-see restaurants in Varna

  • Stariya Chinar

    Varna

    This is upmarket Balkan soul food at its best. Try the baked lamb, made to an old Bulgarian recipe, or the divine barbecued pork ribs; it also boasts some…

  • Di Wine Restaurant & Wine Cellar

    Varna

    This formal but friendly restaurant is, in the eyes of many, Varna's best fine-dining spot, with a big menu of tempting dishes including rack of lamb, T…

  • Mr Baba

    Varna

    The coast-long trend for novelty ship restaurants has come to Varna, with this handsome, wooden-hulled venture stranded at the far southern end of the…

  • Happy Bar & Grill

    Varna

    The local branch of the nationwide casual-dining chain is a godsend to harried parents whose kids are clamouring for 'real food' – ie pizza, sandwiches,…

  • Orient

    Varna

    The best place in Varna for Turkish food, including spicy kebabs, grilled meats, stews and salads. There's a nice range of appetisers, including…

  • Pri Monahinite

    Varna

    Set in the courtyard of a little church, 'At the Nuns' is a good choice for roast lamb, grilled pork and other meaty offerings. It also has an extensive…

  • Bistro Dragoman

    Varna

    This welcoming little place specialises in delicious takes on seafood and locally caught fish. This being the Balkans, grilled meats are also on the menu.

  • Red Crab

    Varna

    This small restaurant, with a shady pavement terrace, is conveniently located close to the Archaeological Museum and makes for a good lunch spot. Ask for…

  • Dom na Arkitekta

    Varna

    The Architect’s House is a fine old wooden National Revival–style building with a leafy courtyard that makes for a good-value lunch spot. Grills, steaks…

  • Morsko Konche

    Varna

    The ‘Seahorse’ is a cheap and cheerful pizza place with a big menu featuring all the standard varieties, as well as some inventive creations of its own:…

  • Trops Food

    Varna

    This branch of the dependable nationwide self-service canteen chain is the ideal place for cheap, simple food such as sausage and beans, chicken chops and…

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