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Checkpoint Charly

Eastern European Restaurant and Jazz and Blues Venue$$$$

Оборище, София

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Checkpoint Charly

8.4^/10

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"One of the Top 5 Must-Try Places to eat in Sofia!"(6 Tips)
"Duck with pears was amazing, definitely recommended"(4 Tips)
"classic bulgarian dishes like sarma and meat sausage."(3 Tips)
"Cozy restaurant, friendly staff, and quality dishes."(8 Tips)

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healthy food
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duck
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risotto
big portions
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chicken
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83 oleghopeDecember 23, 2018
The jazz music, the writings on the wall, the food (especially desserts) and the whole experience of Checkpoint Charlie make it distinctive from other restaurants in the city.
Dimitar TrenchevMarch 25, 2016
A great place to have dinner with friends. Food is great and the atmosphere is cozy. It reminds you of the old jazz clubs in the 80s. Totally recommend it!
Merve P.December 14, 2017
The foods are delicious and the starter portions are really big. I suggest ovened beans and polenta gor starter. Actually we found the decoration a bit absurd. Must try!
VladieAugust 9, 2014
Been here 100+ times
The lunch menu is great. From the main starters kebabcheta and the parsley meat balls are more than worth trying. The service is always perfect. They take cards.
Helene JensenNovember 4, 2019
The atmosphere is amazing, old building, lots or art and jazz music. Staff is friendly and the food, pricy but excellent. The duck with spinach, and trout with lemon sauce is recommended.
Elena SkNovember 19, 2019
Great Place, great atmosphere, large portions, and decent prices. Around 27 euros pp incl of wine and desserts which i guess is high for BU. Bookings are necessary for Fri/Sat nights.
Dan MillardNovember 6, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Cool, quirky place. Great both inside and in their lovely garden. Food is good, with an extensive menu (typically Bulgarian stuff) and a good wine list to boot!
Helene JensenNovember 4, 2019
The prices are high, but the quality of the food is wort it. Jazz music and old atmosphere is wonderful. Especially the duck and trout is recommended to try!
Borislav StefanovDecember 14, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Checkpoint Charly has retained its atmosphere for over 10 years. Very cozy, nice garden (in the summer), delicious food, and good service
Tolga DurduSeptember 24, 2015
Great tasting authentic food. Cosy and peaceful environment. Smooth Jazz music. Highly recommended.
VladieAugust 18, 2018
Been here 100+ times
the best pork schnitzel in town! very helpful and polite service.
Hristiyana StoyanovaJune 22, 2018
I like this place, it’s strange and unusual. The food is delicious and you can try interesting combinations of tastes.
Yiannis K.January 11, 2017
Of course you should try the duck!!! Very cozy restaurant with jazz music!!! Kind staff and reasonable prices
Ivailo IvanovJune 28, 2016
The vienna schnitzel is great, try the lamb meatballs as well :)
Dimo GeorgievJanuary 21, 2015
Spinach salad with marinated cheese. Fish.. Meat.. Its all tasty and awesome 👌👌👌
violetaAugust 2, 2015
Cozy restaurant, friendly staff, and quality dishes. Highly recommended!
Diana DidianaOctober 12, 2014
the day before yesterday we visited for the second time and again we enjoyed the best place for eat in Sofia- Checkpoint Charly
Stanislav TanevNovember 10, 2014
Everything is so delicious. Great place for a dinner for two. Great service. #cozy #delicious #candles #wine
Quin MarshallOctober 16, 2015
Zucchini soup with rice and dill -- very comforting on a cold day. Also, the creme caramel with pumpkin is delish
Katie ZecharSeptember 24, 2016
Live music! Be prepared to only listen and drink. Band managers will harass you if you're whispering. Heads up :)
BrianOctober 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Still one of the best restaurants in Sofia. Try the banitza and order early it takes 20-30 min.
gunseli gecirMarch 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
It's a hit or miss, duck dishes are perfect. Lamb meatballs and hot starters are good. Salads definitely need improvement. The quality of cheeses can be better.
Jaco OversluizenOctober 19, 2017
The grilled duck was really good even as the chicken with curry and risotto
Nikol HristovaJuly 10, 2014
The best place. Nice music, chill atmosphere and the most important- fabulous food . +free wifi
ZozelaMay 20, 2016
Food is absolutely amazing! MUST!
Christian DickmannNovember 4, 2016
I can recommens the duck with pear. Also puff cake for desert was quite nice
Berker YucelApril 29, 2018
Food is really tasty. Staff is not so friendly, but worth to go there for the good food
Galina PetrovaFebruary 15, 2016
The place is conviniently located in the city center. The ambience is not impressive. Although the service was professional and kind. The food is average. There is live music which is not bad at all.
Galya PatsovskaMay 16, 2017
The coconut & curry chicken was great. Service was also good. This place is nice and cozy.
Grantica 79January 15, 2017
Good atmosphere with some classic bulgarian dishes like sarma and meat sausage.
Eugene M.February 8, 2014
Jazz do it! Friday evening, nice service and a bottle of wine for free, if you check in for first time.
Edgard PopazovMay 15, 2017
Great, great place! Must visit
RichardNovember 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Lovely food and very helpful staff.
Martina TenevaSeptember 1, 2019
Food was great! Service fantastic! The place was very beautiful!
Apoorva BhargavaApril 7, 2015
Don't miss the yogurt with strawberries. Also the bakes salmon was fantastic.
Matthias OrglerJuly 15, 2016
Beef with bourbon, coffee and maple sirup sauce - delicious!
Elvira AldazAugust 19, 2015
Don't miss the duck with pears! It's the best duck ever!
Venera VarbanovaJanuary 7, 2016
old newspapers, well decorated, tasty food, good service, recommended!
Юрий СлавчевJuly 30, 2015
I liked the food, the service and the approach. Will come back.
SPDecember 20, 2018
Probably one of my all time favorites. Absolutely great food!
Чавдар ДимитровFebruary 16, 2014
Calm and nice place to have dinner. You need to be prepared for the price of the meal.
Dani SAugust 23, 2017
This place is awesome. Great dishes and lovely atmosphere
Murat rıza ErsesMarch 22, 2016
Good place with good meals, atmosfer is so relax, like it
Alexander ZaharievAugust 29, 2019
Nice and cozy with delicious dishes!
Elena Carlotta ManavisAugust 1, 2017
Historical and full of memories of famous people, still overrated though.
Stefi DimitrovaJune 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Chocolate souffle, salad with chicken fillets, apples, cucumbers and sesame - a must have!
Thomas GMay 24, 2016
best dinner place in Sofia.
Xrisi NedevaAugust 29, 2015
Nice place.The goat cheese with bread is delicious.
Vassilis GiannakopoulosJanuary 18, 2018
Great atmosphere, great food, very romantic...
DmtrJanuary 26, 2016
The government and business are ran from this place! Still very nice tho

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