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Sun
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $17.00
CUISINES
International, Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Cozy, boutique restaurant in the very heart of Sofia. The restaurant is located in a 3-floor house with a sunny and quite front garden. The menu is short, but each meal is carefully selected to meet the highest expectations for taste, creativity and presentation. Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food. is the first and only restaurant in Bulgaria, that is paring its meals with local craft beers.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $17.00
CUISINES
International, Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Family style
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4.5
719 reviews
Excellent
538
Very good
123
Average
39
Poor
9
Terrible
10
belindaflan
Leigh44 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
As I female travelling alone I decided to try this place and wow I was not disappointed. The food was excellent well presented and tasty, goats cheese starter was so good and the honey cheesecake was gorgeous.
As a wine enthusiast I asked advice from the waitress who let me taste a few Bulgarian wines before choosing.
The young waitress was so friendly, very knowledgeable and we had great conversation. Her English was also excellent and she was very professional . Thank you for a wonderful evening I will be back to see you in a few months x
Written January 24, 2020
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officeaubergine
Thank you for your review and kind words!
We're always happy to hear our guests had such pleasant experience at our place!
Hope to see you again in the future!
Best Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written March 5, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sharls G
Traralgon345 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
This modest looking restaurant was a real surprise. The interior of the restaurant is clean and simple. The staff were extremely helpful when it came to selecting a wine for our meals.
The pork shank and the pork belly were absolutely delicious, and we also shared a delicate dessert, which we dont normally do.
So grateful that we had an opportunity to dine here the night before the city closure.
Written March 29, 2020
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your kind words.
We're more than proud of our staff, and we're happy to know you've enjoyed your visit.
Hope to see you again!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Steviefull
Kidderminster2061 contributions
May 2022 • none
After a bit of research before we left we decided on this restaurant and booked a table at 8.30pm. We ate a massive late lunch so I wasn't overly hungry so we shared a starter, Grilled Goats Cheese with Strawberries which was well presented and tasted even better.
The mains arrived, I opted for the Duck Magret which again I can't say enough good things about, my partner (vegetarian) went for the Chee Kofti which again blew away our expectations. We were well and truly full but had to have a dessert to share because we knew it would be amazing. We opted for the Cheesecake and unsurprisingly it tasted exceptional.
So the food was first class, but what about the service, first class, the waitress (I apologise as I forgot her name) was talkative and seemed genuinely concerned that I hadn't eaten all of my main (it was the fat off the duck) and took pride in her job.
The cost of this including two bottled ciders was just over £40.00 which is almost impossible to get my head around.
A fantastic experience all round and a great way to finish off our first day in Sofia, highly recommended.
Written September 10, 2022
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JBorisova
Sofia108 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Visited the restaurant with friends on Friday evening. Was there some time ago and expected good food and variety of beer. Actually was disappointed by the very slow service- waited more than 15 min to get 3 beers and had to insist and ask to order. The beers offered were only craft and by far overpriced! The food was ok but expected a bit more (quality and size) for the price charged. The cherry of the cake was that they charged us 8% extra for a big group (12 people)!!!
So, to sum it up: 8% more for slow and poor service (the waiter dropped dishes and cutlery 3 times for two hours!), overpriced beer and average food. Would not repeat and definitely cannot recommend.
Written January 5, 2020
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officeaubergine
Thank you for your feedback!
We're sorry you've such unpleasant experience at our restaurant. Nothing could compensate the slow service, but I can assure you, that they are more then capable at their work. However, we still have a lot to improve, and we're doing it every day!
Hope that you give us another chance!
Kind Regards
Ivo Chalakov
Owner @ Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written March 5, 2020
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Sy T
12 contributions
Jul 2019 • none
We went there in the summer and we sat outside, it's extremely noisy (due to the music as well) and you can hardly hear your companion. Place is cozy otherwise. Food might be healthy but not very delicious. It's expensive for the value
Written January 16, 2020
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officeaubergine
Thank you for your feedback!
Usually the garden is very quiet and cozy place, but some evening it get crowded, and sometimes noisy. The level of the music might have been our mistake!
Hope to see you again and improve your impressions.
Best Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written March 5, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ZoBo
Paris53 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
Very basic restaurant with super simple food and incredibly high prices. The service was slow, meals were forgotten, the bill took ages and was so high we are still not sure we weren’t overcharged. Mussels were tiny, the potatoes were just sautéed with some butter and nothing else. Not even some spice or hurts to make them more tasty. The hummus was good.
Written June 24, 2022
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your feedback.
We're definitely not perfect, but we're trying every single day!
We hope to see you in the future and meet your expectations.
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
dcwt2010
St. Neots5 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
One thing I'll say is that this is a very popular restaurant so pre-booking is an absolute must!
We dropped in one evening for an early dinner and were lucky to get a table for two.
Anyway, the staff were very attentive and general environment is light with an indie/hipster vibe.
Food was superb although I regrettably did not have any aubergine based dishes on the day!
If you want to have instagram worthy plates then this is the place to go.
Written March 5, 2020
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your kind words!
We're more than happy, you had such nice experience at our place!
However, a small tip to everyone - enjoy the meals, the ambience, the atmosphere, the music, and don't let your phone distract you! Shared memories are more valuable, than the documented ones... :)
Hope to see you again!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
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Nia
Guildford72 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
I really liked their garden, feels homely with the local cat Garfield walking around. They have a good selection of beers and healthy meals ranging from vegetarian to sea food to meat. We tried the fish options and both were really good. Their cheesecake and coffee were amazing as well. We also matched beers to our food, the good thing is menu guides you to pick your beer based on your meal choice. the place is great if you come as a couple or with your friends/colleagues, there are big tables too. The only thing is they can improve on hospitality - but in general it is a little bit of a problem in Sofia.
Written August 16, 2020
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your kind words and feedback.
We're sorry, that you haven't experienced the hospitality you deserve, we're really focused on that, however, we're not perfect, but working to improve.
Hope to see you again in the future!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
EJ070
The Hague209 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
I had my first dinner in this cosy and intimate restaurant when I arrived in Sofia with my 18 year old vegetarian daughter. We returned the next night as there were still some items on the menu that we loved to try as well. All the food is fresh and very tasty, people are very friendly, service is swift and prices are very reasonable. A pity that I was on an alcohol break, next time will return to try the wines.
Written October 6, 2021
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your kind review!
We're always grateful to hear, that our guests are returning to dine during their short visits in Sofia.
Make sure you try our craft beer menu as well, since we're the only restaurant in Bulgaria, that serves local craft beers exclusively, and pairing them with our meals.
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
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Sherry
629 contributions
May 2022 • none
Absolutely delicious. For starters the chef sent out a paprika type humus while waiting to place my order. I started with the humus with mint and it was fresh and delicious. It came with toasted pita that was crunch and salty and complimented the humus. I had the pork medallions with homemade bbq sauce on a bed of pureed peas and mint. Again, fresh, light and complimented with medallions perfectly. The pork fell apart with a touch of the fork and was flavourful and the salas was lightly dressed. Treat yourself to an amazing meal here. Service is slow and easy and I never felt rushed. It is a lovely outside setting with grapevines above you. A feral cat hangout here so be warned.
Written May 15, 2022
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your review and excellent words regarding our meals and effort.
It's always nice to see such appreciation.
Hope to see you again!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
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Simon A
Harpenden35 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
My wife and I visited on the evening we arrived in Sofia. This is a terrific neighbourhood restaurant with tables outside under a covered structure. The sea bream was generous and the pork cheeks were tender and served with a lettuce salad. Friendly and helpful service. A real find.
Written June 2, 2022
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your kind words, and effort to find us.
We hope to see you again!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
151milicag
Belgrade90 contributions
Aug 2021 • friends
Terrace of the restaurant is a cool place, covered with vine, that makes nice interesting atmosphere but stops the flow of the air. Food is a mixture of different tastes, sweet and salty - if you like this make sure you visit this place. Hummus with mint is just fantastic! If you are willing to try goat cheese with strawberries, my suggestion is to leave it for desert even though it is offered as a starter.
Written August 9, 2021
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your feedback and kind words!
We're happy you've enjoyed your visit at our place!
Hope to see you again!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ros
London1 contribution
Sep 2022 • none
On the last night of a working trip to Sofia, found this place thanks to their good reviews and especially for being pretty close to our hotel. It's not easy to bump on it but it is definitely worth a visit. Fresh food, fish, calamari, aubergine and pork were tasty, well presented, smelling great. The local crafted beers, one of the reasons we chose the place, make them shine. Will visit again next time.
Written September 26, 2022
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Biliana G
6 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
The restaurant is definitely overrated. The main courses are not complete, there are barely any side dish, you have to order them separately and it really bumps up the price. How can a big person be satisfied with just a salad accompanying the meat balls?? Staff is a b it rude as well. Overall not a great experience and would not recommend.
Written September 22, 2022
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Terry
15 contributions
Apr 2021 • friends
It’s a great restaurant. Food is delicious, the staff is friendly. The little garden is just magical in the warm months. The street where Aubergine is situated is calm so it’s a bit more peaceful that in the restaurants around Oborishte. Reservation is still needed sometimes as it gets crowded.
Written May 21, 2021
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Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Thank you for your review and kind words!
We're proud and blessed to be an island of tranquility in the heart of Sofia. However, don't miss on the other great restaurants in our city!
Kind Regards
Team Aubergine - Craft beer. Craft food.
Written August 7, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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