In Bansko there are plenty of restaurants that offer traditional Bulgarian food. There are also Italian, Japanese, Thai, Mexican and Chinese restaurants. I love variation in my eating out and there’s one place I can recommend trying in Bansko: a curry night at the Avalon restaurant, in the Avalon hotel. But before I talk curry, it’s worth […]

I felt a good deal of curiosity as entered the new Tomahawk Steak House located in the Astera hotel building. I had met the owner, Dobrin, at Smoky Mountain Bar and Grill which is located just 30 metres away. Dobrin may be well known to long time regulars to Bansko from the Perun Steak house, […]

Leonardo’s has long been a fovourite of mine and none more so than in the summer months. Located and owned by the 5 star hotel, Lucky Bansko, this modern Italian restaurant has a new menu that is both family friendly but also has enough foodie credentials to keep fussy people like me happy all summer. […]

Leonardo is something Bansko needed. A comfortable but upmarket feel, quality of ingredients and cooking, professional service.

Chepishev has been my most raved about Bansko restaurant find for some time. Chepishev is located just 100m from the gondola lift across the footbridge over the river. The bright Chepishev sign makes it easy to spot. This review is all about seeing the food we eat here. But I should say this is a […]

Chateau Antique opened its door this season and it’s a vital part of what’s new in the Bansko restaurant and bar scene. The first time I saw Chateau Antique I looked at the downstairs area, it looked empty, and we moved on. Evgeny Ganchev’s and his partner have come, with his staff from Sofia. Their […]