The Friendly Bear Sofia logoThe Friendly BearThe den of the good taste - come in, relax and enjoy
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Special Weekly Menu

A Taste of the Season

Curated by Jana (Mish-Mash Recipes) and the Friendly Bear team, our weekly menu brings traditional Bulgarian flavors together with a modern touch. From our signature slow-cooked meats to vegetarian dishes, fresh salads, and classic desserts.

DrinksStartersMain CourseDessert

Drinks

  • Glass of Syrah and Merlot wine

    150 mlEUR 4.20/8.21 BGN

    Find Me, Bulgaria

    With a strong taste of red fruits and light notes of chocolate

Starters

  • Classic green salad

    350 gEUR 7.65/14.96 BGN

    With boiled egg, cucumbers, radishes, and fresh spring onion

    Allergens: eggs

  • Salad with quinoa, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cheese mousse, and marinated walnuts

    300 gEUR 8.90/17.41 BGN

    Allergens: dairy products, nuts, soy sauce

  • Crispy onion rings

    300 gEUR 7.10/13.89 BGN

    With milk based sauce

    Allergens: gluten, eggs, dairy products

Main Course

  • Slow roasted lamb with baby potatoes

    Chef's Choice
    450 gEUR 19.75/38.63 BGN

    Green salad, hot pepper, and a stalk of fresh spring onion

    Our best-seller. Tender meat cooked for 6+ hours.

  • Lamb drob sarma

    350 gEUR 10.90/21.32 BGN

    With milk topping

    Allergens: eggs, dairy products

  • Vegetarian drob sarma

    Signature
    350 gEUR 9.70/18.97 BGN

    With mixed mushrooms, rice, and milk topping

    (button mushrooms, porcini, chanterelles, oyster mushrooms)

    A unique plant-based twist on a Bulgarian classic, using a mix of forest mushrooms.

    Allergens: eggs, dairy products

Dessert

  • Please ask your server about the dessert of the day

Diner's Note

All prices include VAT. We accept cards & cash. Tipping is customary (10%). Need a recommendation? Just ask our English-speaking staff!

The Friendly Bear Sofia logoThe Friendly Bear SofiaThe den of the good taste - come in, relax and enjoy

The Friendly Bear Sofia is a cozy restaurant in central Sofia on Slavyanska 23 with a garden, heated smoking area, weekly menu, slow-cooked meats, and vegetarian options.

Sofia Center, Slavyanska St 23, 1000 Sofia, BulgariaPhone: +359 87 612 2114

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Opening hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday17:00 - 23:00
  • Wednesday17:00 - 23:00
  • Thursday17:00 - 23:00
  • Friday17:00 - 23:00
  • Saturday12:00 - 23:00
  • Sunday12:00 - 23:00