Checkpoint Charly
Eastern European Restaurant and Jazz and Blues Venue$$$$
Оборище, София
"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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83 oleghopeDecember 23, 2018The 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, 2016A 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, 2017The 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!
Elena SkNovember 19, 2019Great 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.
Helene JensenNovember 4, 2019The 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.
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!
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.
Checkpoint Charly has retained its atmosphere for over 10 years. Very cozy, nice garden (in the summer), delicious food, and good service- Helene JensenNovember 4, 2019The 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!
Tolga DurduSeptember 24, 2015Great tasting authentic food. Cosy and peaceful environment. Smooth Jazz music. Highly recommended.
- the best pork schnitzel in town! very helpful and polite service.
Hristiyana StoyanovaJune 22, 2018I like this place, it’s strange and unusual. The food is delicious and you can try interesting combinations of tastes.
Quin MarshallOctober 16, 2015Zucchini soup with rice and dill -- very comforting on a cold day. Also, the creme caramel with pumpkin is delish
Dimo GeorgievJanuary 21, 2015Spinach salad with marinated cheese. Fish.. Meat.. Its all tasty and awesome 👌👌👌
Yiannis K.January 11, 2017Of course you should try the duck!!! Very cozy restaurant with jazz music!!! Kind staff and reasonable prices
Stanislav TanevNovember 10, 2014Everything is so delicious. Great place for a dinner for two. Great service. #cozy #delicious #candles #wine
Diana DidianaOctober 12, 2014the day before yesterday we visited for the second time and again we enjoyed the best place for eat in Sofia- Checkpoint Charly- Still one of the best restaurants in Sofia. Try the banitza and order early it takes 20-30 min.
Nikol HristovaJuly 10, 2014The best place. Nice music, chill atmosphere and the most important- fabulous food . +free wifi
Christian DickmannNovember 4, 2016I can recommens the duck with pear. Also puff cake for desert was quite nice
Apoorva BhargavaApril 7, 2015Don't miss the yogurt with strawberries. Also the bakes salmon was fantastic.
Galina PetrovaFebruary 15, 2016The 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.
Jaco OversluizenOctober 19, 2017The grilled duck was really good even as the chicken with curry and risotto
Galya PatsovskaMay 16, 2017The coconut & curry chicken was great. Service was also good. This place is nice and cozy.
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.
Katie ZecharSeptember 24, 2016Live music! Be prepared to only listen and drink. Band managers will harass you if you're whispering. Heads up :)
Berker YucelApril 29, 2018Food is really tasty. Staff is not so friendly, but worth to go there for the good food
- Grantica 79January 15, 2017Good atmosphere with some classic bulgarian dishes like sarma and meat sausage.
Venera VarbanovaJanuary 7, 2016old newspapers, well decorated, tasty food, good service, recommended!
Чавдар ДимитровFebruary 16, 2014Calm and nice place to have dinner. You need to be prepared for the price of the meal.
Chocolate souffle, salad with chicken fillets, apples, cucumbers and sesame - a must have!
Eugene M.February 8, 2014Jazz do it! Friday evening, nice service and a bottle of wine for free, if you check in for first time.
One of the best places in Sofia. Great food and atmosphere.
- Desislava PetkovaMarch 30, 2019Live music... Very nice. Everything else is a disappointment - weary interior, uncomfortable chairs, food is average but overpriced, lava cake without chocolate center
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
+359 2 988 0370
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"Top place for lunch/dinner. Make sure you make reservation, otherwise no chance to get a table"
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"Everything were good: food, garden, interior and staff! Recommended!"
Hristiyana Stoyanova - 8.2
"Simple menu, tasty food, high quality products, sophisticated service (not my style), fine wines, a little costly. I highly recommend risotto Verde! Steaks - beef & pork also look good."
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