Osteria Italiana · Sofia Center

The Art of Authentic Italian Dining in Sofia

Hand-rolled pasta, an antipasti trolley from every corner of Italy and a cellar of Italian wines, on General Gurko Street.

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Your osteria preferita dove l’Italia è di casa

In the heart of Sofia, Osteria Luce is where the pulse of the city meets the warmth of Italian hospitality. From the first pour to the last bite, we serve bold flavours and wines that start conversations.

Our tables are made for connection: friends catching up, families celebrating, colleagues unwinding. Pasta is made by hand, every plate is generous and every glass is filled from a long list of Italian wines and cocktails.

Osteria Luce · Part of IBERO Hospitality Group
Osteria Luce menu and fresh pasta on the table, Italian restaurant in Sofia centerGeneral Gurko 38, Sofia
Cucina
Italiana
· Sofia ·
Dalla Cucina

From Our Kitchen con amore

Italian classics, cooked the way they are at home in Italy.

Spaghetti carbonara at Osteria Luce

Spaghetti Carbonara

Guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino and black pepper.

Rigatoni alla vodka at Osteria Luce

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Creamy tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Burrata at Osteria Luce

Burrata

Our stracciatella bar, from classic to truffle and pistachio.

Negroni Luce cocktail at Osteria Luce

Negroni Luce

Our house Negroni: Campari, Carpano Antica, honey and grapefruit.

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Antipasti and burrata at Osteria Luce
Al Carrello

The Antipasti Trolley all’italiana

Start the Italian way: our trolley comes to your table with cured meats, cheeses and preserves from across Italy. Pick a few and share.

  • Olive TaggiascaLiguria
  • Mortadella con Pistacchi di BronteBologna
  • Prosciutto Crudo al TartufoEmilia-Romagna
  • Parmigiano Reggiano DOPEmilia-Romagna
  • Coppa di Parma IGPParma
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Le Carte

Our Menus da sfogliare

I.

Cucina Food

Antipasti, burrata, fresh pasta, risotto, secondi and dolci.

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Vini Wine

Bollicine, whites, rosés and reds from Veneto to Sicily, by the glass or bottle.

Wine list → III.

Bevande Drinks

Signature cocktails and spritz, spirits, beer, coffee and soft drinks.

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Dicono di Noi

What Our Guests Say grazie

Great new place in Sofia! Affordable and tasty. The chef is from Italy and the attention to detail was incredible.

Mario Hainov

We were impressed by the service, the overall atmosphere in the restaurant and the food! High quality Italian products, I recommend.

V. Dc.

Perfect attentive service and delicious food!

Miglena Ivanova
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Cene Private

Private Dining Room sala privata

A room of your own for up to 12 guests, with oak panelling, chandeliers and a wall of Italian wines. Business dinners, birthdays and festive celebrations, planned together with our chef.

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Visit Us a presto

Address
General Gurko St 38, Sofia Center 1000
Hours
Every day
Lunch 12:00 – 16:00 · Dinner 18:00 – 22:30
Lunch specials Mon – Fri
Phone
+359 88 924 8855
Reservations
riservati@osterialuce.bg
General
info@osterialuce.bg
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Map: Osteria Luce at General Gurko St 38, Sofia, near St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A panoramic view of rolling hills covered with vineyards and trees, with layers of mist in the distance, creating a peaceful landscape.

The Art of Authentic Italian Dining in Sofia

From hand-rolled pasta to curated vintage wines, experience the soulful flavors of Italy at Osteria Luce.

A plate of spaghetti pasta topped with shredded cheese and crispy bacon strips.
A dish of burrata cheese garnished with basil leaves and chopped nuts, served on a white plate on a wooden table in a restaurant.
A restaurant table setting with a menu and two white bowls, one containing a pasta dish with grated cheese and bacon, and the other with clams and sauce. A glass of white wine is partially visible.
Bowl of beet soup garnished with blue cheese, chopped nuts, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of cream, served on a decorative ceramic plate on a wooden table.
Pink cocktail in a coupe glass with a lemon twist garnish on a wooden table, with a coaster beneath the glass and another coaster on the table.

Italian Restaurant in Sofia city center, Osteria Luce is where the pulse of urban life meets the warmth of Italian hospitality. From the first pour to the last bite, we serve bold flavors and pour wines that inspire conversation. Our tables are made for connection — a place where friends catch up, families celebrate, and colleagues unwind. Inspired by the timeless authentic italian cuisine, every plate is generous with classics like Fresh handmade pasta, every glass is full with a wide selection of wine and cocktails, and every moment is meant to be shared.

Your osteria preferita — dove l’Italia è di casa

Menu della Cucina
Carte dei Vini
Carte delle Bevande
Interior of a restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring wine glasses, plates, and silverware, exposed concrete columns, modern lighting fixtures, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with cherry and berry sauce in a silver dessert cup on a wooden table with a green padded booth in the background.
A white decorative plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with chopped nuts, drizzled with honey, placed on a wooden table.
Interior of a restaurant with wooden and concrete decor, decorated with artwork posters on the walls, such as 'Vermouth Bianco' and 'Bitter Campari'. There are shelves with glass bottles and vases, tables set with glassware and plates, and modern cha
A white bowl of cooked pasta topped with grated cheese on a wooden table.