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What to order
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Beef Brisket
Recommended multiple times for being tender, perfectly smoked/slow-cooked, and deeply flavorful with rich smoky notes.
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Smokini Salad
Repeatedly praised as fresh, balanced, and very tasty, with one review specifically calling it great and another highlighting its elegant simplicity.
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Pork Ribs
Mentioned as outstanding, extremely tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked with a fantastic glaze.
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Beef Cheeks
Described as excellent and one of the standout dishes, showing up in more than one positive review for its rich flavor.
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Sea Bass Fillet
Highlighted for crisp skin, delicate seasoning, and perfectly executed, well-balanced preparation.
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Burrata With Tartar Of Peeled Pink Tomatoes
Recommended as an incredibly fresh and flavorful starter, praised for its quality and combination of flavors.
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Grandma's Meatballs
Called pure comfort food and recommended as a memorable, satisfying dish.
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Slow Roasted Pork Neck On Mashed Potatoes
Praised for being melt-in-your-mouth tender and very well prepared, appearing in multiple positive comments.
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Fig Ice Cream
Strongly recommended for its unique texture and exceptional taste, with one review calling it out-of-this-world.
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Raspberry Cheesecake
Described as perfect dessert, making it a notable sweet recommendation from the reviews.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
About Smokini
Smokini is a restaurant in Plovdiv, Bulgaria serving Bulgarian and European cuisine with Italian and French twists. Reviewers consistently praise the beef brisket, salad dishes, wine selection, and the cozy atmosphere, along with attentive service. The restaurant offers dine-in, outdoor seating, and rooftop seating, and it is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Its price range is €15–40.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Smokini known for?
Smokini is best known for its beef brisket, which reviewers describe as slow-cooked, tender, smoky, and deeply flavorful. The Smokini Salad is another standout, praised for freshness and balance, and the restaurant also gets frequent mentions for its wine selection and refined presentation.
What dishes are most recommended at Smokini?
Reviewers most often recommend the beef brisket, Smokini Salad, sea bass fillet, and beef cheeks. Other specific favorites mentioned include vegan gyoza, pork ribs, puttanesca pasta, oriental meatballs, and raspberry cheesecake.
What is the atmosphere like at Smokini?
The vibe is cozy, quiet, and polished, with descriptions of warm lighting, rustic-modern decor, a terrace or garden feel, and even rooftop seating. It seems especially suited to couples, groups, and solo diners who want an attentive but not intrusive dinner setting in Plovdiv city center.
Is Smokini good value, and what is the price range?
Smokini is priced at €15–40, and reviewers call the prices standard or reasonable for the quality. Several comments also say the food feels like good value for money because of the careful preparation, generous flavor, and strong service.
Do you need a reservation at Smokini?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. That can be useful because reviewers mention busy Friday-night dinners, and parking nearby is noted as usually difficult with paid street parking.
Is parking available at Smokini?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Smokini have vegetarian options?
Yes, Smokini offers vegan options.
Is Smokini kid-friendly?
Yes, Smokini is good for kids.
