Bistro Sofia
Bistro Sofia 6701 Av. De Chateaubriand, Montréal
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What guests say about Bistro Sofia

Bistro Sofia is highly appreciated for its authentic Bulgarian and Balkan cuisine, full of flavor and made with fresh ingredients. The service is described as warm, polite, and attentive, in an intimate and friendly atmosphere. Customers also mention that the portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and making a reservation is recommended, especially given the small size of the place.

Summary based on 11 reviews.
4.7
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Photo of Colby Briggs
3 Oct 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This place was an absolutely delight! Great date night location. The waiter was unconventionally lovely - super down to earth and helpful. The Bulgarian wine was awesome (private import) and very reasonable ($44 a litre). Food was great and huge portions - especially the appetizers. The desserts were phenomenal. Bulgarian cuisine is so underrated and this place was a nice reminder of Varna.

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Photo of Annie Tremblay
27 Sep 2026
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4.0

The evening at Sofia was a great one. It was like stepping in another time.. the ambiance, the calm, the music. The owner was really nice and welcoming. Not everything was perfect but we had a great evening. We will be back. Wishing the best to this little gem.

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Response added on 27 Sep 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your evening with us!
Photo of Fırat Öncel
10 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Cosy place and superb tribe soup. Thanks!

Photo of A
27 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fantastic food and friendly service on the terrace. Having been to Bulgaria before this food was really authentic and incredibly fresh and well presented. Great selection of drinks as well. Great atmosphere at this place, highly recommend!

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Response added on 28 Jun 2026
Thank you very much for the comment.
Photo of Lyvie Cantave
17 Jun 2026
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5.0

The food is tasty. The service made me feel very special.

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Photo of Marie Labbé
29 May 2026
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5.0

Absolutely divine! Intimate setting, delicious food and flawless service 🧀 thank you!

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Response added on 1 Jun 2026
Merci beaucoup.
Photo of Alek
29 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

A must go! Authentic and delicious bulgarian cuisine, beautifully arranged tables with fresh-cut flowers and candles. One of my favorite restaurants in Montréal.

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Response added on 29 May 2026
Thank you very much.
Photo of Amanda Russello
12 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Five stars are simply not enough ! This place transports you to a different time and place, with heavenly food that is made with care and meant to be savoured slowly plate by plate with your dinner companions, accompanied by a quality bottle of wine and quiet conversation. By far the best meal I have had in ages, brilliantly pleasing our motley crew of vegetarian and omnivorous kids and adults.

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Response added on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your review and for sharing your experience. Best regards, Peter
Photo of Bri Anderson
10 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Possibly one of the best meals we have ever had. Came here for my boyfriend’s birthday who loves Balkan food and we truly enjoyed every dish. The banitsa and baked kashkaval were a highlight for us, but the meat platters that we had were delicious too. They also offered a free dessert since we were celebrating a birthday of fig mousse and wow, we both had never tasted something so unique and delicious. Beyond that, the service was fantastic and you can tell our server had a real passion about the food. The rakia selection was also great. The portions were very generous at a good price and we were disappointed to realize we had left our box at the restaurant when we got home. You don’t want to leave anything left on the plate, it’s that good. We will certainly be back!

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Response added on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for this comment. Your box is still awaiting in the refrigerator:)
Photo of Philippe Panaite
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Excellent food and service but it's not the place for a quick meal. Make sure you have a few hours ahead.

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Response added on 29 Mar 2026
Merci beaucoup d’avoir partagé votre opinion.
Photo of Zlatko N.
14 Feb 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Food was delicious and the host was very welcoming and kind! Greetings from Chicago!

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Photo of Raphael Bialystok-Joly
8 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Good food, nice staff and a super cozy atmosphere. Ingredients on our platter felt high quality and the portion was very good for the price.

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Photo of Christophelle Traian
23 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Had such a great time at this Balkan restaurant. (Felt just like home in Romania) The service was excellent and made the whole experience even better. Peter was amazing, super friendly, attentive, and always smiling. You can tell he truly cares about his guests. He definitely made our night. Would happily come back just for the service alone. (And the food) 10/10

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 17:00 - 22:30
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 17:30 - 22:30
  • Thursday 17:30 - 22:30
  • Friday 17:30 - 22:30
  • Saturday 17:30 - 22:30

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