Moma Bulgarian Food and Wine

Moma Bulgarian Food and Wine is a restaurant at 28 Solunska Street in central Sofia, Bulgaria, that presents traditional and modern Bulgarian dishes alongside an all-Bulgarian wine list. Solunska is one of the livelier pedestrian streets near Vitosha Boulevard and the Slaveykov Square area, and the restaurant draws both locals and visitors seeking an introduction to national cooking in a more refined setting than a classic mehana. The cuisine is Bulgarian, updated in presentation and plating, but it is not a chef-driven fine-dining restaurant and carries no Michelin context. Signature dishes include a mixed dip platter featuring lyutenitsa and kyopolou, the aubergine and pepper spreads that anchor Bulgarian tables, fried sea bass with walnuts and stewed lamb. These dishes show the kitchen's pairing of familiar flavours with more contemporary combinations. The dining room is informal and tasteful, with a moderate noise level that allows conversation, and the dress code is smart-casual. The wine programme is the defining feature: the list focuses on Bulgarian producers, with varieties such as mavrud, rubin, melnik and local whites like dimyat and misket, and staff can suggest pairings, which makes it a useful stop for visitors wanting to learn about Bulgarian viticulture. Prices are mid-range, with mains typically about 18 to 35 BGN and a dinner with wine commonly costing 40 to 70 BGN per person. The restaurant serves daily from midday to late evening. Reservations are recommended for dinner, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays, and booking a day or two ahead is normally sufficient. Lunch is generally easy without reservation.