The grilled octopus was spot on&mdash;tender, smoky, just enough salt. Portion could be bigger for the price, but the flavor makes up for it.

The cauliflower steak and dips were really good. Loved the garden setting, felt like a little escape from the city. Service was quick, just wish the tables weren&#39;t so close together.

Nice garden seating, feels like old Sofia. Had the daily menu &mdash; solid, well-prepared food. Service was fine, nothing slow. Prices fair for what you get. Good spot if you want a relaxed meal without the tourist noise. I&rsquo;d come back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

The terrace view over Sofia and Vitosha is the main reason to come here. I had the foie gras ravioli with mascarpone and saffron&mdash;pretty creative for a seasonal menu. Dessert was good too. It&#39;s not cheap, but you&#39;re paying for the setting. Service was fine, nothing special. I&#39;d go back for the view alone.

Fresh salads and juices are the real deal here. Coffee&rsquo;s decent too, and the price felt fair for what you get. Tried the quinoa bowl&mdash;solid choice.

The food was decent, but honestly the pacing killed it for me. We sat there forever between dishes, and getting the waiter&rsquo;s eye felt like a whole mission. I get that busy nights happen, but it kinda took away from the meal. The space itself was comfortable though, so I wasn&rsquo;t too mad about waiting around.

We came here twice while in town. The pasta tasted really fresh, you can tell it&rsquo;s made properly. They warned us about a wait but our food came fast anyway. Card was fine too.

The mushroom dish with dill was the highlight &mdash; so fragrant. Fish was fresh too. Quirky little place, hosts made us feel at home. Just wish they had more wine options.

Came for dinner, left impressed. The pasta was solid, cooked right. Wine list is decent too, not overpriced. Place isn&#39;t trying to be fancy, which I liked. Just good food, no fuss. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Would eat here again if I&#39;m in the area.

Tiramisu was spot on &mdash; easily the best I&#39;ve had around here. Pasta was good too. Staff friendly, place works fine with kids. Solid spot for Italian.

Service was spot on, and the food lived up to it. Had the grilled trout and it was cooked just right. Maybe a bit pricey for the portion, but I&#39;d still come back.

Stopped by for dinner on a quiet weeknight. Pasta was cooked just right, and the tiramisu was light, not too sweet. Staff were friendly without hovering. Prices run a bit high for the portion size, but the place has a nice modern vibe. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something reliable.

Loved the vibe here &mdash; alt crowd, foreigner-friendly, and the owner actually chats with guests. Live music was a nice touch. Drinks were decent, though a bit pricey.

The grilled squid was spot on, and the seafood pasta tasted super fresh. Bulgarian beer on the side worked well. Service was a bit cold though, and it&#39;s not cheap. Still, that squid alone makes me want to come back.

The pizza here is really solid, especially if you&rsquo;re hungry and don&rsquo;t wanna wait around forever. Service was quick, which honestly made the whole thing way more chill. I went with a couple of friends and we just grabbed a few slices and hung out. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot. Definitely a good spot if you&rsquo;re in the area and craving something easy.

The avocado tarator was good&mdash;fresh and light. Portion felt a bit small for the price though. Nice spot if you&#39;re nearby.

The eggs panagyuski were good, but the yogurt sauce was a bit much for me. I could see why people like it though. The ingredients felt fresh, which I always appreciate. I just wish they&#39;d gone lighter on the yogurt so the egg flavor could come through more. Nice spot for a simple meal.

The pasta was fresh and the portion was big enough for the price. Kristian took care of us quick, no complaints. Solid spot if you&#39;re hungry and don&#39;t wanna overpay.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and ended up really liking the vibe. Had their local dish&mdash;can&rsquo;t remember the exact name but it was hearty and well-seasoned. Pizza looked good too, maybe next time. Prices are fair for what you get. Service was chill, not rushed. Just a solid little neighborhood place.

Came here on a weekday evening, place was pretty full. Got the mixed grill plate, meat was juicy and cooked right. Portions are big, I couldn&#39;t finish mine. The interior has that old Bulgarian tavern feel, wooden tables and all. Service was fine, nothing special but no complaints. Maybe call ahead if you&#39;re coming later, it gets packed.

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