Under the Linden Trees, Traditional Bulgarian restaurant in Lozenets, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Under the Linden Trees is a restaurant in Lozenets, Sofia, serving authentic Bulgarian cuisine with ingredients sourced from its own farm in an ecological region of the country. The venue features garden and veranda areas with different configurations to accommodate both small dinners and larger celebrations.
The building opened in 1926 as Select tavern and became a gathering place for Sofia's intellectuals before writer Elin Pelin suggested its present name. This renaming reflected the venue's connection to its neighborhood and literary circles of that time.
The venue hosts literature readings and cultural gatherings today, a practice that connects to its past when poet Dora Gabe lived in rooms above the building.
It is best to reserve a table in advance, especially for the garden and veranda sections if you plan to visit with a larger group or for a private event. The outdoor spaces work better when you arrange ahead of time to ensure your preferred seating.
The venue maintains its own farm to source fresh ingredients for traditional dishes like kyopolou eggplant spread and house-cured meats. This direct connection to agricultural production sets it apart from other dining establishments in the city.
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