Restaurant Rila in München

The only real Bulgarian restaurant is located near the university within walking distance of the Isar and the English Garden. The restaurant only has a few tables, so reservations are strongly recommended. The host couple is very friendly and accommodating, the menu is authentic and well selected. It's best to share a meze as a group; the lamb shank and shish kebab skewer are recommended as main courses. You can also find steaks on the menu as well as salads. The wait for the food is definitely worth it, the food is freshly prepared and very tasty. Wines, cocktails, beer and the like are also on offer. The dining room is cozy and there are also tables outside in summer. Traveling by bike or public transport is recommended, as the parking situation is very tense, especially when the weather is nice.

An Absolute Gem in Munich – Restaurant Rila Dining at Restaurant Rila was truly an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely delicious – every dish was bursting with flavor and clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From the first bite to the last, everything was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. What made the experience even more special was the outstanding service. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making us feel right at home. It's rare to find such genuine hospitality paired with exceptional cuisine. I wholeheartedly recommend Restaurant Rila to anyone visiting Munich. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this place is a must-visit. Five stars without hesitation!

Great food, but shockingly rude service The food was truly delicious, but the service completely ruined the experience. I had made a reservation through Google Maps for 7:30 PM and even received a valid confirmation email. Despite this, the waiter insisted that this was “not possible,” told me I had made a mistake, and pressured us to order immediately or the kitchen would close. What was most disturbing, though, was how the waiter stood at our table the entire time, watching us and not leaving for even a second until we ordered. It felt invasive and incredibly disrespectful — not the kind of behavior you’d expect at any decent restaurant. Also, this wasn’t my first visit. Strangely, the credit card machine only seems to work if you claim you don’t have cash. Otherwise, it magically stops working. Great food can’t make up for such poor treatment. Hopefully, they’ll learn that good service isn’t just about speed — it’s about respect.

Simply gorgeous food and wine 😋 A friend proposed to meet at Rila for dinner. Otherwise I wouldn’t have found this small restaurant since it is kind of hidden in a street where you wouldn’t expect it. I had polenta with goat cheese and grilled vegetables - and it was so good 🤤Next to it I had a Mavrud red wine - really tasty. So I‘ll definitely go there again when being in Munich the next time.

Exceptional food! I recommend it for all Bulgarians in Munich and beyond! Everything is homemade and made with great taste. 👏🏻❤️

Very good attitude and delicious food. Thanks for that 🙂

Even though it wasn't very busy when we ordered, we waited about an hour and a half for the food to arrive. The meals we prefer are for 3 people and are things like soup of the day and grill. If you have enough time and like to wait, you can choose Edit on reply: the salad arrived early, yes, but the soup arrived half an hour after the salad.

This food is so delicious I have stopped in the middle of my meal to write this post the atmosphere is lovely the staff helpful and very kind. I’d eat here over and over.

The meal was excellent. The atmosphere perfect. The beat meal and atmosphere we have experienced in Munich. I highly recommend!!!!

The people are the nicest here and make amazing food.If I would live here i would most likely come here they have food thats unique but at the same time the Best i've eaten.I recommend the burgers!

Este restaurante búlgaro es uno de los mejores que he visitado, personal amable, servicio rápido, restaurante pequeño pero compacto, me sentí como en casa, aconsejo a todos que lo visiten, no te arrepentirás, y la comida es impresionantemente deliciosa!

Delicious food and top service! The best hosts in town. We had very enjoyable time! Many thanks!

Interessantes Lokal im Univiertel mit internationalem Publikum und relativ hohem Geräuschpegel, nicht ganz günstig. Spannende Essens-Varianten, die Speisen waren alle sehr gut, hübsch und liebevoll angerichtet, fein mit Kräutern gewürzt. Am Ende gab es dann einen Schnaps aufs Haus - das hat man in München nicht mehr oft.

I recently went to Rila Restaurant and absolutely loved it! The food is fresh, delicious and prepared with a lot of love - just like in Bulgaria. The grilled specialties and homemade starters are particularly recommended. The staff is friendly, attentive and makes you feel at home straight away. The atmosphere is cozy and authentic, perfect for a relaxed evening with family or friends. If you love Bulgarian cuisine or want to get to know it, you've come to the right place! I'll definitely be back.

This is a MUST GO place whilst in Munich. Delicious Bulgarian Cuisine, all the drinks you desire and an outstanding, heartwarming atmosphere! The owners are always there to see to their guests' needs and once you've been you will always go back!

There is very tasty Bulgarian food in a great atmosphere and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Many thanks to the representation - you are doing a great job! See you soon.

It was a pleasant dinner and a nice surprise to discover bulgarian cuisine. The place is cosy and the portions are very generous. Price in range with rest of restaurants in Munich (25€ pp)

Very nicely presented classics at a good price. More Bulgarian music would be nice. But that's whining at a high level. :)

Delicious food that is happy to accommodate special requests. I continue to go to the restaurant regularly.

A wonderful dinner! I had never tried Bulgarian cuisine, so I booked this place to experience something different than usual. My partner and I first shared the "meze", or mixed appetizers. Apart from the very nice presentation (a tall tray arrives filled with jars and containers of various types, really beautiful to look at), it was truly an excellent choice: sauces, cured meats, halloumi, bread, giardiniera perfect for starting the day off in the best possible way. dinner. As the main course we chose one of the traditional dishes, namely the Vreteno. It is a chicken breast stuffed with dried tomatoes and cheese with grilled courgettes and Jerusalem artichoke and pumpkin puree. This is also very good. We also took a bottle of Bulgarian wine, Mavrud. Long story short, it was a wonderful dinner and I definitely think I'll be back to try other dishes on the menu. Aside from the gastronomic aspect, I also really appreciated the welcome in the place. They make you feel like a long-standing customer who deserves attention.

We have visited Rila many times, and we have always left very satisfied and deliciously fed! The owners are very warm-hearted people and will always treat you with the best feasts! Don't miss being in Munich and don't eat here!

Do yourself a favour and come here.

The employees are all very correct and the food tastes incredibly good!!!! I can only recommend it!!!!!

Extremely disappointing experience! The food was horribly greasy and way overpriced. Everything was drenched in oil, which made it almost inedible. To make matters worse, the salad had silt in it, which is completely unacceptable. What's even more frustrating is that we still left a tip. We ordered vegetarian options, so that might have contributed, but it still doesn't excuse the poor quality. Whoever was on aux slayed though.

Everything is very good, loud music doesn't necessarily have to be the case. Great food and service, nice crowd.

I walked around the English Garden on a leisurely Sunday. I wanted to try Bulgarian food for lunch, so I googled this restaurant. When I entered, the waiter was very friendly and greeted me, and enthusiastically introduced me to recommended dishes when I asked. The recommended lamb leg stew is really delicious! The meat is soft and tender without any mutton smell, and the stew on the bottom mixed with cheese is also quite delicious. It is the best food I have eaten during this week of business trip. I am very happy to find such a great restaurant. I will visit again next time I have the opportunity to travel to Munich~ The LAMMHAXE tasted really good! Thanks for a good recommendation. 😄😄😄

Update: apologies , I think I might have reviewed the wrong restaurant , before, giving it 3 stars😅 🙏 We are definitely coming to eat here sometime, thank you!!!🙏

Great good with amazing service

Having recently been to Bulgaria and loved the food, I was keen to try out this local restaurant and wasn’t disappointed! It’s a little more expensive than other places in the area, but the food was lovely.

We had a wonderful evening at Rila. Super nice, attentive service. Insanely good food. Great wine. Thank you. We felt very comfortable :)

I recently celebrated my birthday at this restaurant, and it was an unforgettable experience on every level. The cuisine was absolutely delightful—authentic, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Each dish showcased the rich culinary traditions of Bulgaria, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The service was outstanding. The staff including Valentina was attentive, friendly, and made us feel special throughout the evening. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, adding thoughtful touches that made the celebration even more memorable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy, vibrant ambiance. Finally, the location was ideal—easy to find and conveniently situated, making it accessible for all our guests. I definitely recommend it!

Was on a work trip, and hadn’t eaten Bulgarian in several years and it was really delicious(I would even say better than what I have eaten in Bulgaria when I was there a few years back). The place was very pleasant and the owner was very extremely nice. Very good find.

+ very tasty, especially the meat! + good prices + nice waitress - Unfortunately, the waitress does everything herself, she could have more support... - a lot of waiting time Thanks anyway!

The environment is very nice. We asked for a simple dish to share. It was very nice, very tasty selection of Bulgarien delicatessen

I ordered a mutton fried pancake. It was so oily that it made me want to eat.

Food was outstanding. Red Mavrud was also very good. Super friendly service and a good ambiance. Two thumbs up

Very tasty food and very nice people!

Very tasty changing lunch specials at a great price-performance ratio!

I think this may have been the best pork I've ever had in my life. I had the shashlick. Wow! Amazing! The sausage was very good too, but the pork was incredible. I think it was the spice rub, but it may also have been the cut of meat. It was flawless. We are now planning a trip to Bulgaria to see if we can recreate this meal.

Great atmosphere and staff, especially amazing food.

Had herbal polenta with cheese and grilled veggetables. Exquisite taste, fair price, and excellent presentation.

Excellent food and friendly owner. The quality justifies the slightly higher prices. I'd love to come back.

The boss and his wife are very enthusiastic, the meals have high CP value, and the food is delicious. Please remember to enjoy it with beer! Very delicious, highly recommended, please come and try Bulgarian food, you won’t be disappointed👍👍👍❤️

Wow, the meal feels so rich when it is served. It is hard to imagine that it is a meal for 2 people. The CP value is very high. The taste is quite strong and the meat is very soft. Be sure to order their beer and try the taste from different breweries. The whole thing tastes delicious. Because it was so delicious, I accidentally overate it again, and now my stomach feels bloated. Mamma Mia~ Coming to Germany to enjoy food from different countries is also a good food trip. I look forward to giving it a try with the locals. By the way, the boss and employees are very enthusiastic, remember to chat with them more.

We had a very good dinner here! The portion size is great, so you can also have a starter or a dessert without bursting 😅 The service was super friendly. The food came quickly. The local itself is also really nice. It's easy to sit outside, even though you're sitting on the street, as there was virtually nothing going on on the street.

We celebrated a birthday there and the staff was more then helpful! Food is incredible, presentation of food as well! Recommend 100%

Very tasty and generous meat plate, quality wine too. Polite and friendly service Unfortunately only cash accepted

Excellent meal!!! Great service! Only to recommend!

Truly wonderful meat, kind staff Thank you so much for the beautiful service

Cozy, quiet place, with delicious cuisine, fairly reasonable prices, excellent staff.

Incredibly delicious author's food, pleasant atmosphere and wonderful service! I fell in love with the kebabs, potatoes and tiklanika! Highly recommend!

Een warme sfeer met zeer vriendelijke bediening en enorm lekkere gerechten. De gerechten waren zo lekker en zo interessant opgediend dat ik zeker terug zou willen komen. De prijzen vielen ook enorm mee. Ik ben enorm blij dat ik dit restaurant heb gevonden.

This is the most delicious food that was prepared with a lot of love and professionalism. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts

Food very tasty, portions are large, prices for what is on offer and the location is clearly okay. Unfortunately there was no mayo with the fries upon request, otherwise a real little cozy insider tip :-) thanks to the team and the kitchen! Editing: 2nd visit on 08/09/24 Celebrated my birthday here today, everything was so delicious Today there was no soup of the day, but there were fantastically good desserts We are all raving about this amazing dining experience! :-)

Enjoy your meal. No Bulgarian beer. Place not particularly clean. You can use toilets.

Good food and beer but not that great service and atmosphere.

Very bad how the operators (sitting, drinking wine) chased the poor but very committed waiter around on a Saturday evening all by themselves and from above without actually getting up themselves. We're not really demanding, but unfortunately the food doesn't correspond to the slightly exorbitant price. Affordable quality greets you.

High quality of food, owner and service very kind. Great experience!!

Is this what carbon-based organisms can do/think/speak?

I had the traditional eggplant waw delicious

I originally came here because I had never tried Bulgarian cuisine before and wanted to try it for the first time out of curiosity. I was lucky because I found one of my favorite restaurants in the city and loved the cuisine. I have been here several times now and I can guarantee that it is always a delicious meal and a great setting. The service is always top notch, especially Valentina. She takes good care of you and gives 100%. You won't find that anywhere else in Munich! Apart from all the food, in terms of alcohol, I highly recommend Bulgarian wines and of course the traditional rakija, very tasty! 10/10 for everything. English/German:I originally came here because I had never tried Bulgarian cuisine and wanted to try it for the first time out of curiosity. I was lucky because I found one of my favorite restaurants in the city and loved the cuisine. I've been here several times now and can guarantee it's always a delicious meal. The service is always first class, especially Valentina. She takes good care of you and gives 100%. This cannot be found anywhere else in Munich! Apart from all the food, when it comes to alcohol I highly recommend Bulgarian wines and of course the traditional Rakija, very tasty! 10/10 for everything.

Great food, nice service, chill.

Everything was perfect! Thank you

Great cozy Bulgarian restaurant! Great service, high quality, very tasty food, excellent wines and beautiful presentation of the dishes. I’d love to come back again!

Super delicious food and great innkeeper.

Best restaurant in all of Munich! The food is absolutely delicious and the presentation is stunning as well

Delicious food. Good portions. Nice service

Good & tasty food. But they only take cash.

Such a cosy atmosphere. The owner was super kind and generous to us. Food was super delicious! I truly recommend it.

This is a place I would recommend 100 times. Be sure to try the meze starter. It's a lot, so think carefully before ordering. I will go again when I come to Munich.

I recently visited Munich on business and was pleasantly surprised to find that there is a Bulgarian restaurant. I visited twice during my stay. The food was magnificent and the attitude of the owners very hospitable. However, what I did not see was other Bulgarians. Thousands of Bulgarians live in Munich and I can't explain why they don't visit it. During my stay I visited a Greek and a Turkish restaurant. You can't get away with Greeks and Turks respectively. People support each other far from their homeland. I hope more Bulgarians will read what I wrote and go and eat delicious Bulgarian feasts. And to your lovely family, I want to thank you for the delicious food and I will visit you again on my next business trip.

Really tasty food, with a good variety of options. I had a bean stew with grilled meat and pitta bread, while my wife enjoyed a vegetarian dish with aubergines. If you enjoy Greek or Turkish food, this has some similarities, but it also it has its own individual qualities that you won't find anywhere else. I shall be going back for more!

A solid and friendly restaurant, the food is absolutely ok! It's best to call and reserve. What wasn't so good was the loud music!

Good food in a quiet place close to the center

Great place with excellent food

A restaurant that you HAVE to find. It is the first and only modern Bulgarian restaurant in Munich. The owners like their restaurant because they express it with excellent food, service and ambience.

The best traditional Bulgarian food restaurant in Munich! Excellent service, super good food! And the appropriate portions for the price! I recommend this restaurant!

This was our first visit to the Bulgarian restaurant. The ambiance is nice and cozy. Meze (appetizer) was very nice and more than enough for 4 people. A friend really liked the beans (Bob &Grill). The other main dishes were way too greasy. Loup de mer, veggies and polenta side were soaked in oil, it was not really edible. Tikalnik was tasty, but also too greasy. Good service.

Very nice restaurant and very tasty (vegetarian) food!

We visited the restaurant as a large group with a small dog. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing! I definitely recommend this place

Everything was perfect! Really warm and nice people.

We recommend! Very good food and service

The meal was excellent. The point deduction was for the service. It certainly wasn't the last time here.

Unsere erste Erfahrung mit bulgarischer Küche war fantastisch! Die Meze waren sehr fein und wunderschön angerichtet. Dazu hatten wir den Bohneneintopf - auch sehr zu empfehlen. Der Service war freundlich und aufmerksam und auch die Gerichte der anderen Tische sahen sehr gut aus. Absolute Empfehlung!

We celebrated my wife's birthday with couple friends. The atmosphere inside was great and cozy. The portions were very generous. However, the taste of the food does not exactly matches the quality of the restaurant in general. The salt rate was too much in all the dishes, meze platter could have been greatly improved by adding a garlic bread. With that saying, I do not mean the food was bad. It was good but if it can be slightly improved, this restaurant definetely deserves a five star rating.

I am on a medically restricted diet so i had restrictions but what I had - polenta and goat cheese- was brilliant. MY friend ordered a traditional dish and loved it.

Sehr gutes Essen, Personal und Inhaber sehr zuvorkommend. Unserer wünsche wurden zu 100% erfühlt, kann man auf jeden fall empfehlen.

Sehr gemütliches Ambiente. Freundliches und willkommendes Personal. Das Restaurant ist sauber und ordentlich. Das Essen ist sehr gut. Preis Leistung ist mehr als man sich erwartet. Man wird leicht satt und der Geschmack ist top! Sehr weiterzuempfehlen!

Sehr große und leckere Portionen, nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal, angenehmes Ambiente

It was relaxing eating here. Waiter was very nice and polite. I think the owner was also around when I went there; he’s service oriented, I would say. He came around a couple of times to check if everything was okay. I felt welcomed and would go here again and also recommend. The food was good too 😋

Хубава храна,Добро отношение,пркрасни хора и атмосфера.Благодарим за всичко на целиа персонал на ресторант РИЛА

Tolle Atmosphäre, freundliches Service und das Essen war perfekt. Gute Portionen, sehr gut vorbereitet und die Präsentation war auch 5/5. Kann nur weiterempfehlen!

Sehr gutes, deftiges Essen, große Portionen, liebevoll serviert, Preis/Leistung stimmt, sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Chefin, empfehlenswertes Restaurant.

Sehr schönes Ambiente mit Top Personal und sehr leckerem Essen😁 Ein wunderschöner Abend

И обслужване и храна бяха на ниво.Благодарности към персонала!

Fuimos en familia, nunca habiamos probado comida bulgara, nos encantó, el trato muy amable. Lo recomiendo

Das Essen war wirklich besonders lecker, Hähnchen-Spieß vor allem!

Just had a cup of tea, fine - 5stars for the atmosphere and music -no comment or shocked on more than 20 penny coins received for the sake of card free payment, or not tipping more than 25% -service level is rather less than expected from a student doing part time job, unfriendly unfortunately well, not everyone can be happy:)

🇧🇬Das Restaurant Rila ist das beste bulgarische Restaurant für immer 🇧🇬

Ein feiner Abend an einem schönen Ort. Wir haben uns willkommen gefühlt und einfach fantastisches bulgarisches Essen bekommen. So macht es Spass!