The Windmill
Вятърната мелница
A traditional restaurant in a windmill-shaped building on Sozopol's old-town seafront, with wide sea views, nightly folk performances and a full range of Bulgarian home cooking.
Located at 27 Morski Skali Street on the north side of the old town, and most seats overlook the Black Sea. The restaurant specialises in authentic Bulgarian dishes, and waiters wear traditional costume. A live folk show takes place every evening, and guests often stand up to dance traditional circle dances together, which makes for a lively atmosphere. It is also a regular stop for tour groups. Diners recommend the shopska salad with homemade bread, stewed pork, flame-grilled pork skewers, roast pork ribs and stuffed peppers, along with Black Sea grilled fish and local wines. Fish is priced by weight, so check the price before ordering. It is often full in summer, so booking ahead is advisable.
Opening hours
Summer: daily from midday until late; shorter hours in the off-season, per the restaurant's posted hours
Nearby sights
- Church of the Holy Mother of God
- Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
- Southern Fortress Wall and Tower
- Sozopol Old Town
- Sozopol Archaeological Museum
- St. Ivan Island
- Harmani Beach
- Kavatsi Beach