When eating in Varna, you have two important tasks: to try traditional Bulgarian food and to eat fresh fish. Discover which are the best places to do so and find a few other favorite food venues of the locals with our list of the best restaurants in Varna.
# Staria Chinar - Port VarnaStaria Chinar is a legend in Varna, having two branches serving traditional Bulgarian and Serbian food. The first venue was built around an old platanus tree, hence the name translated from Bulgarian as “The Old Platanus”. If you want to delve into the Balkan cuisine, try the pork ears or the intestines which are considered a delicacy here.
# Restaurant Aksakovska Panorama
This is more than a restaurant – eating at Aksakovska Panorama feels like eating in an ethnographic museum. The owner has taken advantage of the perfect hilly location which offers a wonderful panorama over Varna and the sea and has added an eclectic collection of Bulgarian bric-a- brac and objects from all over the world. The menu will not only introduce you to the Bulgarian cuisine, but it actually offers some rare recipes, impossible to find anywhere else in the country. Try the rose juice and read the menu slowly as every dish has a story attached to its description. It’s located a short drive out of Varna.
# OleaOlea is a branch restaurant from the BM chain that will make you feel as if you have found a little secret, only that you will want to show it to everyone instead of keeping it to yourself. The bright colors and art furniture create a homey atmosphere with a beautiful view of the sea through the window and a neat garden. From the Mediterranean-style menu don’t miss the fish and seafood dishes and try the dishes with homegrown vegetables.
# Godzila RestaurantGodzila is a restaurant chain with four venues in Varna (one of them at the beach if you prefer to watch the sea while you are dining). On their menu you will find Bulgarian dishes (such as the traditional Shopska salad prepared with tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and Bulgarian feta cheese) and delicious baked on the spot flat bread. The fish dishes and the sushi are what the restaurants are famous for along with their grilled meat. The prices are affordable and the servings are huge.
# Jasmin Tea House
Vegetarians will appreciate the delicious and healthy food served with a pinch of extra attention and enthusiasm in Jasmine Tea House. Try the local and international cheese varieties, fresh vegetables, fish, and grains and choose a ginger lemonade or freshly squeezed juice to accompany them. Sit on a colorful pillow in the garden and enjoy the good food.
# Di WineBulgaria has world-class wines and what better place to taste them than a fine dining restaurant like Di Wine! The intimate atmosphere is equally good for couples and for a business lunch, the service is immaculate, the food will leave a lasting memory (try the almond chicken and the fish), while the huge wine list will spoil you for choice.