Moma Bulgarian Food and Wine

The food was delicious and the location quite central, making it a pleasant spot to stop for a meal. We sat outside, which was comfortable thanks to the outdoor fans providing a nice breeze. Service was generally okay—nothing exceptional but efficient enough. What left a sour note, however, was the experience at the end. When the bill arrived, the waiter directly asked for a tip. We politely declined, as the service was basic—he simply took our order and cleared the plates. His demeanor noticeably changed after that, and he didn’t even say goodbye once the bill was paid. Tipping, in our view, should be a gesture of appreciation, not an expectation or obligation. When it feels forced, it takes away from the overall experience. That said, we still enjoyed the food and the setting.

I visited the restaurant with my family and we tried a variety of dishes to get the full experience. The Shopska salad was fresh and delicious, and everything that followed — the lamb, the chicken, and the pork cheeks — was incredibly flavorful. We finished with desserts: the Bulgarian chocolate and the white chocolate biscuits, both of which were outstanding. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to enjoy authentic Bulgarian cuisine in Sofia.

My objective for this visit was to experience a traditional Bulgarian dinner, which was successfully accomplished. The quality of the cuisine was exceptional, and the service provided was equally commendable. I appreciated how the decor and atmosphere respectfully honored tradition while incorporating modern design elements. For future consideration, I would suggest reviewing the wine list. The lack of a "house wine" option and the generally high average price point could be areas for improvement to enhance the overall value proposition for diners

We had a wonderful experience here! The owner and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming — especially Plamen, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. He took the time to recommend the best dishes, and every suggestion was spot on. We had only traditional Bulgarian food, and everything was absolutely delicious. The desserts were truly outstanding, especially the peach cake. The typical Bulgarian wine he recommended was a blend we never had before and was a perfect pairing. A truly authentic spot with genuine flavors and hospitality in a wonderful garden atmosphere.Highly recommended!

Classic, tasty, unpretentious Bulgarian food in a nice well-decorated interior with really friendly service. We got the chicken which came in a tomato and cheese sauce, on the waiter's recommendation. It was great! We also got the daily special which was sausages in pea puree. They were also delicious. The prices were low and we had a good time. Overall love this place!

The restaurant came highly recommended, and while the food was tasty and the place is beautifully decorated both outside and inside, the overall experience left us frustrated. We asked to be seated indoors to avoid the heavy cigarette smoke on the terrace. The waiter seemed irritated and treated us poorly after that. We were placed in a dimly lit room, supposedly because other areas were “reserved” — yet no one else arrived during our entire meal. The room was freezing due to strong air conditioning, and the music inside was way too loud for a dinner setting. We ended up asking for the bill ourselves because we simply couldn’t stay any longer — we were cold and uncomfortable. To top it off, the waiter asked for a tip at the end, which we didn’t leave. This was the only restaurant in all of Bulgaria where we skipped dessert. Sadly, our trip ends with a disappointing night in Sofia.

We have found a new ‘keeper’ restaurant for when we’re in Sofia. Moma is wonderful, the decorations are nice but the food is great. Their patatnik is superb, really really nice. The first time we ate here I ordered one and after we ordered another. The second time we both ordered one. The salads are also good, and the bread is very tasty. We’ll be back!

The food was super good and I was really surprised how good it was. I liked the atmosphere as well. The staff was friendly, but a bit cold.