Please , don't delete ths, it might make sense.. I was in Sofia about 2 years ago. I asked at the hotel, where I could see "Monster in law" with Jane Fonda.(I hope my food choices are better than my movie choices). I was told to go to a new multiplex in a new nearby suburb by taxi. I was really glad I went. After entering the building and going up an escalator, there was a huge buffet restaurant and beyond it was a formal dining restaurant. I can't remember ever seeing anything like this. It was mid afternoon and I had just had lunch. The theater was also amazing, as each seat had 2 armrests, so you didn't have to fight for control of an armrest with the person next to you. Also, people could walk to their seats without everyone having to get up; the aisle was so wide.

One restaurant that I enjoyed probably won't fit your criteria, but I think it's worth a mention. It was on the (or a) main shopping street; the street with the Sheraton Hotel. There was a large deck on the sidewalk. The menu (yes it was in english, but a Bulgarian menu is also available??). It had pictures of all the choices; probably 50 different salads with the size of the portions in grams and picture of the food; very reasonably priced. There was a restaurant across the street from this one, that was at least as good.

I am going to be in Sofia in the begining of July and I'll take notes. Prior to Sofia I am going to Tirana and Skopje. Haven't been to Skopje before. I was to Tirana 2 years ago, also. One thing that I remember is having a piece of walnut cake that was fantastic in a bakery with tables. As I left, the waiter said "please come back and visit us again". I thought; when was the last time someone said that ina restaurant? Maybe, where you are, but not here in Buesos Aires. I am planning to have another piece of walnut cake on July 1st!

Boy, that was quite a mouthful! Have you been to the FRENCH CONNECTION? I think that this is my favorite BA restaurant. Interesting menu, reasonably priced, good service (ate there with a friend recently on a Saturday night; 1 waiter did a great job), basic ambience. It's at French 2220 at Uriburu

I think that the worst meal I've had in BA or any place in the world was at OSAKA in Palermo Hollywood. Everything was TERRIBLE, the food, the service etc. I ate there about a year ago and thought it was VERY overpriced. Now it must insanely priced.

Please look at my reply to "Humble Drinker, who is looking for a place to have lunch in the Zona Rosa.

The Hotel Century at 152 Liverpool has a vegetarian restaurant buffet that I think is one of the best ANYWHERE. The food is exceptional, very reasonably priced.the restaurant and staff are great. It is open for lunch - monday-friday. I'm going to eat there next thursday or friday! Can't wait