Every year, we have a great deal of trouble selecting the very best traditional Bulgarian restaurants in Bansko. This is mainly due to the fact that we have counted nearly 300 variations on the typical Bulgarian restaurant in resort and they vary from absolutely superb to the odd one or two that you really wouldn’t let your dog dine in!

Mehana Tanne is certainly one of the best and has been for some years!

Part of the problem with writing guides to Bulgaria like ours is we are always getting into arguments about which are the best places to eat in resorts like Bansko.

Banski Han is no exception and after eating here you may agree with a lot of the locals who say this is one of the best restaurants in Bansko.

Matsurev Han Inn is located just off Pirin Street in Bansko as you walk away from the mountain to the centre of the old town.

Not only does Matsurev Han offer excellent food but also excellent value accommodation in the old house or the newly renovated apartments next door.

The Dedo Pene Inn in the very centre of the old town offers fabulous authentic accommodation and food in the oldest Mehana in the area!

Excellent Value for food and accommodation makes Dedo Pene a must visit!

La Skara is another new addition to the fine dining options in Bansko, but this restaurant has a twist! You cook most of the food yourself!

Chevermeto is about as traditional Bulgarian as you can get when it comes to food in Bansko. Located in the heart of the old town just off the main square, very close to the church, you will usually smell Chevermeto before you see it because of the suckling pig or lamb that is often cooking on the open BBQ spit in front of the restaurant. This is the reason why Chevermeto always tends to be full of “in-the-know” locals.

One for the wine lovers!

The tavern got it's first start as an in back in 1712, and the wonderful old building is now home to great food but also over 3,000 different types of wine. Should keep most people going for a week or two.

The Hunters Meeting is also in the old town.

Full of old world charm and superb Rhodopi Mountain specialties including whole suckling pig, although if you are going to have a go at the whole pig you need to order in advance as it takes about a day to cook properly.

Mehana Chardaka is another great one right in the heart of the old town of Bansko.

The food is cooked right in front of you and you may find yourself getting lost in the maze of rooms of the old house that make up this fine tavern.

Obetzanova Mehanais located right in the center  Bansko close to cultural and historic monument - the Church of Sveta Troiitsa (holy trinity).

The tavern is one of the biggest and most spacious of the old taverns, 180 seats inside and 100 seats in the garden. Carefully selected antique objects and decorations, will help you feel the Bansko unique atmosphere.

The Mehana Bansko is right in the middle of Pirin Street in the heart of Old Bansko.

They have a fantastic open BBQ and a wonderful selection of wines.

It's not the cheapest in town but is one of the best and well worth a visit.

This traditional, cozy tavern complete with open fire place is a fantastic restaurant for those with big appetites!