Must-see restaurants in Pirin Mountains

  • Mehana Chavkova Kâshta

    Pirin Mountains

    Sit beneath 500-year-old trees and watch Melnik meander past at this superb spot. Like many places in town, grilled meats and Bulgarian dishes are…

  • Kristo Restaurant

    Pirin Mountains

    The Kristo Hotel’s superb restaurant presents a dilemma: the terrace overlooks lovely Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi church, but its interior is a cosy…

  • Chinarite Restaurant

    Pirin Mountains

    Midway up the main road, by the bridge, Chinarite's folk-music soundtrack and sword-like shish kebab skewers will draw you in. Its summer garden is a…

  • Mehana Mencheva Kâshta

    Pirin Mountains

    This tavern has a lovely upper porch overlooking the main street down towards the end of the village. It's popular with locals and does the full run of…

  • Mehana Loznitsite

    Pirin Mountains

    The vine-covered outdoor area and snug dining hall are equally inviting at this simple tavern within a 19th-century building. Nourishing salads and…

  • Starata Kashta

    Pirin Mountains

    In fine weather, sit in the shady courtyard; if it's chilly, dine beneath medieval chandeliers inside. Either way, come with a hunger for plates heaving…

  • Pizza Napoli

    Pirin Mountains

    This swish Italian joint has a people-watching location by the main square. Its pizzas are the best choice on the menu, but Napoli also serves a range of…

  • Restaurant Korona

    Pirin Mountains

    Although the shiny lobby-side setting lacks ambience, Hotel Korona’s restaurant is a decent place to pause for grilled meats and cheese-laden salads.