WHERE TO EAT The best Banitsa in Sofia (according to food experts)

"Best Places for Breakfast in Sofia: Khlebar - Their banitsa - with cheese or a variety of sweet and savoury fillings - is very popular, though it is a matter of taste as it can seem dry."

"If you love pumpkin in dessert form then don’t miss this place."

"From the black-and-white photos depicting Sofia’s past to the delicate sweets, sweet pumpkin banitsa, and the wood-panelled interior, Cafe Wien exudes lavish, old-world charm."

"We finished with Tikvenik – a dessert made from filo pastry filled with grated pumpkin, cinnamon, walnuts, and sugar all baked together. You must try it."

Home made dough, free-ranged eggs and real cheese! The smile of the owner Anetta is a heart warming bonus