Osteria Tartufo - Shipka

Osteria Tartufo on Shipka is one of four Sofia locations of the Italian restaurant chain built around traditional Italian "comfort food" with a focus on truffles (the name means "truffle" in Italian). Set at 11 Shipka Street, it occupies a renovated early-20th-century townhouse in the quieter residential part of the center, a short walk from Knyazheska Garden and the Sofia University. The kitchen is run by chef Luca and an international team, with a menu that spans brunch — including the signature eggs Benedict with truffled mortadella — along with pizza, homemade pasta, risotto, dry-aged steaks, and antipasti. There's a thoughtful wine list and regular tasting events pairing food with wine and cocktails. The atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly Italian, with a summer garden that's popular enough to warrant booking ahead. A solid choice for anyone looking for a proper Italian meal in a calmer corner of central Sofia.