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Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka: A Vegetarian Restaurant in Sofia, Bulgaria Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka is a restaurant located in the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria. The restaurant offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as a selection of gluten-free and dairy-free options. I recently had the opportunity to dine at Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka, and I was very impressed with the food and service. The menu is extensive, with something to suit everyone's taste. I started my meal with the mushroom soup, which was rich and flavorful. For my main course, I had the vegan moussaka, which was hearty and satisfying. I finished my meal with the chocolate cake, which was moist and decadent. The service at Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive, and they were happy to answer any questions I had about the menu. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is inviting. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Sofia. Here are some specific details about my experience: Food: The food was all very well-prepared and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the mushroom soup, the vegan moussaka, and the chocolate cake. Service: The service was attentive and friendly. The staff was happy to answer any questions I had about the menu. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The restaurant is located in a historic building, and the interior is decorated with traditional Bulgarian elements. Here are some recommendations for future visitors: Try the mushroom soup. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Order the vegan moussaka. It is a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to please. Save room for dessert. The chocolate cake is moist and decadent. Overall, I would highly recommend Shtastlivetsa Vitoshka to anyone looking for a great vegetarian dining experience in Sofia.
Vladislav MorVladislav Mor
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A Gem in Sofia: Wonderful Dining Experience at Shtastlivetsa! Shtastlivetsa in Sofia offers a truly delightful and memorable dining experience, leaving you with a warm and satisfied feeling. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a charming and cozy "shabby chic" or "vintage" atmosphere that harks back to a European home of the 1930s. This carefully curated decor, often featuring distinct themed halls, sets the stage for a special meal, whether it's a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a gathering with friends and family. The extensive menu is a delightful journey through Bulgarian and European culinary traditions, with a clear emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll find a wide array of options, from traditional Bulgarian specialties, sometimes with a creative twist, to beloved European classics. Many reviewers praise the deliciousness of the food, highlighting everything from flavorful salads and appetizers, like their renowned freshly baked bread, to hearty main courses featuring various meats, fish, and inventive vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant thoughtfully indicates vegan and vegetarian dishes, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Beyond the ambiance and the delicious food, the service at Shtastlivetsa is frequently commended. Waitstaff are often described as polite, kind, helpful, and attentive, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience. They are often happy to explain dishes and help navigate the extensive menu.
Filipe ZGFilipe ZG
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In short: the restaurant looks great, but there is timing issues with the dishes. בקצרה - מסעדה מאוד מפוארת, אבל האוכל בינוני ויקר. החברים התלהבו מהסטייק חזיר ומהמוסקה. The food is medium in taste, don't come hungry. We came as a group of 5 friends for dinner at the Shtastlivetsa. For starter, we ordered - 1. Baked Brie cheese in pate sucreewith creme Patissere, forest fruit jam and almonds - amazing dish! A must... 2. Tabule salad - not wow... 3. Chuski Burek - stuffed red bell pepper with cow cheese and truffle - very tasty :) For main dishes, we ordered - 1. Salmon fillet in coconut butter, with black rice and green beans (fitness dish) - the salmon was dry, the rice was tasteless. (I added baked garlic potatoes). 2. Pork steak - very good dish. 3. Lasagna with spinash and Quatro formaggi - big dish, very salty. 4. Oriental lamb and beef moussaka - great dish! Very recommended. 5. Adana lamb (kebab) - great dish! Very recommended. The restaurant suffers from timing issue, only the starters were served together, and on time. The main dishes were served with 10-15 minutes gap between each other. The pork steak was served 80 minutes after we ordered it (!!!). As a compansation, the owner gave us a plate of desserts. For real - is wasn't tasty. I recommend you to have your dessert on 'Laguna' pattisery, 50 meters from here (1 minute walk). The total check is 220 bgn, without tip.
Avihay FroochzadAvihay Froochzad
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Shtastliveca Restaurant has an absolutely gorgeous interior with vintage decorations from Europe of the 1930s. This fine dining establishment had an absolutely huge menu and offered a refined take on Bulgarian dishes. Not quite knowing how to choose, we went with two “traditional seasonal dishes,” starting with the popular Oriental Lamb & Beef Moussaka. This baked casserole was presented in a round cylindrical shape and featured a bottom layer of minced lamb and beef topped with a layer of eggplant and potatoes mixed with béchamel sauce, all topped with a dollop of feta mousse and served on a metal plate surrounded by tomato sauce. The presentation of this dish was super creative, and the flavors were simple yet tasty. Next, we had the Pita Kebab for Sharing, and this consisted of a long flatbread (with a crispy grilled crust) topped with a sautéed mixture of pork neck pieces, sliced Petrohan sausage, beef meatballs, onions, peppers, and eggplant, all topped with a dollop of yogurt. The sauté was a bit on the greasy side, but the flavors of the meats and vegetables were on point. Overall, while the service here wasn’t particularly attentive, the food was beautifully presented and tasty, and the stunning setting was a real highlight!
David KwokDavid Kwok
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2/5 for the inaccurate menu in which the dish described did not mention having liver cubes in the rice! In side and outside seating on a pedestrian boulevard. Inside is a mix of odd seating and tables almost like in an interior store. Massive upside down flower display the middle. There is a first floor for dining. Service was fast to take orders. Description of meals on menu inaccurate as it did not say anywhere in my dish that it had liver- I can’t tell you what type of liver! Was recommended the lamb dish the Sbordzhijski oven baked lamb of 450g with drob sarma rice.It was an odd dish to say the least as the drob rice had liver in it which tasted awful- with a cheese disk in the top which tasted like burnt cheese. The gram-age of the lamb was definitely not 450g. Took about 30mins to arrive in a very large over grill based dish. Sauce was good but the lamb meat fatty and gamey. The One raw spring onion added the green to the dish. The waiter helped himself to 10% I didn’t object but seeing it was his recommendation, I should have! Also 60Lev for a main and a bottle of water would be considered pricey in Sofia!
Travelling DocTravelling Doc
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This is a very popular place with a big menu and variety of options. Try the traditional dishes or seasonal specials. The spinach balls with cheese was really good, just the cheese mousse was a little too much. Would have preferred to get 3 balls with less cheese rather than 2 balls with soo much cheese. Portion wise 3 would be ideal as well. But got only 2. The traditional lamb kebab with homemade letunitsa comes with 3 pcs and fries. It's amazing. The homemade lemonade and fresh juice are also very good. Must try. The fresh juice again portion was very less only given with less than half the glass 🍷. It was too little for the child as it's easy to have and felt insufficient. On the other hand the lemonade and other drinks are fizzy but given with a full glass. Ambience is very nice. They have 2 floors for seating. Service is quick. Staff are very efficient and helpful. Overall taste and quality is amazing. Portions can definitely be bigger. This is must try place in Sofia.
sridhar nsridhar n
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Sofia Center, Vitosha Blvd 27, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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attractions: National Palace of Culture Park, The City Garden, National Palace of Culture (NDK), Sofia's Central Market Hall, City Garden, National Palace of Culture, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, The Russian monument in Sofia, Orthodox Cathedral Saint Nedelia, Crystal Garden, restaurants: Happy Bar & Grill Rakovski, Mr. Pizza - bul. Vasil Levski, Hadjidraganov's Cellars, Happy Bar & Grill, Divaka, Divaka, Moma Bulgarian Food and Wine, Bar Friday, The Cocktail Bar, Cosmos Restaurant / Космос
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