Spring on the menu: five Sofia restaurants
A look at the dishes in our spring 2026 selection.
Seasonal menus are one of our favourite reasons to book a table before the working day is over.
This selection captures spring and early summer 2026: green herbs, more seafood, silky creams, fruit accents and combinations that make “just one more bite” inevitable. We followed the way five Sofia restaurants translated the season into their own cooking. These are dishes from that original selection, rather than a promise of what is on the menu today. Check the current offerings when booking your next meal.
DIVINE BAR&DINE
Seafood and freshness set the direction at DIVINE BAR&DINE. Grilled octopus is one of the featured dishes, served over a crisp base and finished with fragrant pesto.
The balance is carefully judged, the textures work together and the flavours stay clear.
Sea bass with grilled vegetables follows the same idea: a good ingredient, cooked with care. A fresh take on burrata salad adds another perspective to a familiar favourite. The cocktails are designed to sit comfortably beside the plate.
106 Vitosha Boulevard
088 402 8821
www.bardivine.com
Hamachi Ni
Hamachi Ni’s seasonal selection gives the ingredients room to speak. Fish stays at the centre, with texture, temperature, aroma and finish carefully considered around it.
Among the spring dishes is a selection of Japanese mushrooms cooked in butter:
shiitake, shimeji, enoki and king oyster. Rich without feeling heavy, they arrive with rice and smooth truffle mayonnaise that adds depth without overwhelming the mushrooms. It’s cooking with a rhythm of its own.
179 Georgi S. Rakovski Street
088 426 2244
www.hamachi.bg
La Bottega Monte
La Bottega’s bluefin tuna fillet makes a case for choosing the ingredients and their companions carefully. Romesco brings depth and a little spice, while a fava cream adds softness,
and green Padrón peppers provide a fresh, distinctive finish.
Each bite has something to hold your attention without becoming complicated. The pleasure is in the balance and the quality of what’s on the plate.
191 Cherni Vrah Boulevard
088 934 4493
www.labottega.bg
Leo’s Pizza Trattoria
At Leo’s, the aim is to make the meal one of the day’s pleasures. The seasonal menu fits naturally, with fresh ingredients, lighter combinations and the comfort of something well made.
The spring selection includes pasta with purple-potato cream, pea cream, Parmigiano
and truffle-scented peas, finished with purple-potato crisps. Dessert takes the form of chocolate mousse with cocoa crumbs, maraschino cherries and passion-fruit coulis. A good excuse for lunch, a catch-up or a pleasant pause between jobs.
5 Lachezar Stanchev Street
087 864 2824
www.leospizza.bg
Regale Bar & Terrace
In the spring 2026 selection, chef Pavlos Tirhas brought a renewed seasonal focus to Regale. The restaurant also advertised late dining until 11.30pm, leaving room for an unhurried evening. Check the current kitchen hours and menu when booking.
Vegetable crudités with avocado and lime offer a lighter start,
while the Wagyu burger with Café de Paris and pepper sauces goes in a more substantial direction. The terrace completes the picture for warmer evenings.
Hilton Sofia, 1 Bulgaria Boulevard
02 933 5064
www.regalebar.bg
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