Manastirska Magernitsa
Манастирска магерница
A traditional tavern set in a 19th-century house, featuring a menu collected from monasteries across Bulgaria, making it a highly recommended benchmark for local cuisine in Sofia.
Located in a 19th-century townhouse at 67 Khan Asparuh Street, this restaurant specializes in traditional recipes gathered from monasteries throughout Bulgaria. You can order wild boar stewed in wine, slow-cooked cabbage rolls, and homemade banitsa. There is also a wide selection of charcoal-grilled meats and salads, and every guest is welcomed with a complimentary specialty flatbread. This is one of the most heavily booked traditional restaurants in local guides; walk-ins are often turned away on weekends, so booking about three days in advance is recommended. Main courses are around 10–23 EUR. Located in the city center, it is within walking distance of Sofia University or the National Theatre area.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Seven Saints Church
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre & City Garden
- Vitosha Boulevard
- National Archaeological Museum
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)
- Church of St. George Rotunda
- Russian Church of St. Nicholas
- St Nedelya Church