Shtastlivetsa Restaurant - Vitoshka в София

me and my boyfriend went to this restaurant for valentine's day and we loved it! at first you may think that the prices are a bit high, but if you take into consideration the fact that the portions are pretty big, the internal decoration is impeccable and that it's located in one of the main streets of sofia, then you'll also think that they are okay. also, the personnel was kind and we really appreciated that they didn't add the tip automatically (in other places happened) but they asked us if we wanted to leave it or not. the only bad thing is that we made a reservation 4/5 months in advance and they were still gonna give us a table in a smaller and less pretty room, but after we complained they gave us the table we reserved.

Nice place five star dining with knowledgeable waiters. Evan was very professional as he knew exactly what’s in every dish served in the place. Food was outstanding from the Skopska salad to the main dish. His service was one of a kind. Atmosphere was great and the place was very well decorated with elegant vibes. I enjoyed the beef cheeks dish which was on special that night and was recommended by him. Definitely a place to visit in Vitosha street if you’re in Sofia.

Such a wonderful restaurant in heart of Sofia. Truly unique dishes with endless combinations. There is something for everyone, even if someone is dieting. The staff was very helpful and honest willing to assist you. Prices are very reasonable regarding the value for money aspect. All in all, hope to visit this restaurant again as it was a memorable experience.

We had hoped to visit earlier in our visit but they closed early at 5pm on the Sunday we wanted to go for dinner. But we visited for lunch today and very pleased we did. Service and food were excellent. The surroundings are lovely and make you feel very relaxed. They got my order wrong but handled it very well and were so apologetic.

This restaurant was number one on TripAdvisor, so we thought we should give it a go — and it most definitely lived up to our expectations. A small tip for any non-smokers: eat inside the main restaurant. The covered street-level area is a smoking room, whereas the interior restaurant is far more comfortable and beautifully decorated. The young woman on reception wasn’t particularly friendly, but I suspect this is more of a cultural difference — Bulgarian hospitality can feel a little austere compared to other European countries. That said, once seated, the experience really shone. Our waiter was excellent, and the menu choice was first class, offering a fantastic range of authentic Bulgarian dishes at very reasonable prices. In London, this would have been an extremely expensive meal, but here it was great value. The food was exceptional, and the house wine was surprisingly good. The décor is absolutely stunning. We especially loved the dramatic central tree rising through the circular floor to the second level, surrounded by playful details like hats and small clouds, all leading up to a beautiful domed stained-glass roof. It’s a truly memorable space. A must for lunch or dinner if you’re visiting Sofia — highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐