Fodor's Expert Review Izvora

A 17th-century residence turned tavern, Izvora has a verdant, spacious garden with swimming pool and play equipment. Service is slow, but there's free Wi-Fi and kids can entertain themselves outdoors. Expect standard Bulgarian pub fare such as meat stews served with housemade bread and Turkish-influenced salads of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, peppers, and sirene (a white brine cheese similar to feta). Yogurt with honey and nuts is a sweet, refreshing end to the meal. Wash it all down with Boliarka beer, brewed in Veliko Tarnovo.

The coffee here is subpar; avoid it.