Restaurant Bulgaria | Bulgarian Cuisine in Chicago

Last night I went to Restaurant Bulgaria (the website account has been suspended, so we are using yelp) in Chicago with some friends of mine from the Peace Corps. The restaurant, aptly labeled "Restaurant Bulgaria" was a great experience that remind us of our time in Bulgaria.

The have live music every saturday starting around 9-10pm to 3am until they close. The music is typical music that would be played in a Mehana. It a mixture of country/folk music, Bulgarian wedding music and folk music. A Mehana is a place that people go to eat, drink and dance for hours. Something like a tavern or club with food. Its hard to explain.

This particular restaurant is almost a perfect replica of a authentic Bulgarian experience. The waiters speak broken english, the restaurant decor is painted some strange orange and there are disco ball things that light up when the band starts to play.

Anyone interested in an authentic experience for Bulgarian cuisine, music and dining experience should definitely visit this restaurant before they travel to Bulgaria. The music is good and the Bulgarians should dance all night long on saturday night.

Restaurant Bulgaria -

Neighborhood: Albany Park
4724 W Lawrence Ave
(between Kilpatrick Ave & Keating Ave)
Chicago, IL 60630

(773) 282-0300