Local Cuisine & Restaurants (Sapareva Banya)

While the Rila Lakes Hut offers basic meals, for a more diverse culinary experience, visitors typically descend to Sapareva Banya. This town is famous for its natural hot springs and offers several traditional Bulgarian restaurants (mehana) serving local specialties like 'Banitsa' (cheese pastry), 'Kyufte' and 'Kebapche' (grilled meatballs), 'Shopska Salata' (salad), and various stews. Key restaurants include 'Restaurant Paskal' and 'Mehana Saparevo'. Prices are generally affordable, offering a taste of authentic regional flavors.