Sofia Grill

I ordered the side of potato salad with chicken thighs. It was fillet instead of bone in, which made me unhappy. The chicken thigh was seasoned and had grill marks to give it a visually appealing appearance. Every bite of the thigh was tasty, and the quantity size was appropriate. The potato salad is distinct; it tastes strongly of dill and has a smooth, mashed potato-like texture. The biscuit cake, which included layers of vanilla custard, biscuit/cookie, and crushed nuts on top, was phenomenal. I like how smooth and creamy the custard was, and I'm glad it wasn't overly sugary.

Menu is small but food was great! Fresh ingredients and friendly service too! Place your order at the counter. Open seating. Ventilation could be better due to the grilling. Definitely worth trying!

I'd never actually had Bulgarian food before so this was a new experience for me. Let me tell you, I couldn't believe how good it was.I've had a few things from here but the top 2 without a doubt are the Shopska salad and the Beef patty. The salad is light and refreshing and the beef patty is full of punch! What seasoning they use for it I have no idea - but it's outstanding!The portions are decent, and I've never eaten inside, only had take out so far, but I'll be coming back for more.

As a typical ignorant American, I had never had any Bulgarian Cuisine prior to visiting Sofia Grill. With no idea what to expect, to say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement! The food was phenomenally seasoned and grilled to perfection. With a large variety of meats, salads and soups, Sofia Grill has options for everyone to get a glimpse into the Bulgarian culture. A quaint environment with a view right to where the magic happens is a great atmosphere to enjoy your Bulgarian feast. And there is even a snack station for the kiddos to try some authentic Bulgarian sweets, candy, and chocolate.Since it was my introduction to the cuisine, I tried to order as much as I possibly could; we tried the Kebapcheta sausages, the Pork Chop, the Sofia Salad, the Roasted Pepper Salad, but the one that deserves first prize was the Tatar Meatball! This large patty-like meatball was dutifully flavored and served piping hot with a delicious mozzarella suprise inside. I just couldn't save some of it for later and ate the whole thing! And to complete this grand feast was the decadent HOMEMADE Biscuit Cake. Creamy marscapone layered between sweet biscuits, topped with walnuts and drizzled with caramel. This delicious dessert hit the spot and was gone within seconds!! Unfortunately I was too enamored with the food to even stop and take pictures before I wolfed it all down... Whether you are a Des Plaines local, an out-of-town tourist, or a food aficionado, you MUST stop at Sofia Grill for a window into the flavorful spices and delicious desserts of Bulgaria!

Best Bulgarian food in the Chicagoland area tbh. Relaxed atmosphere and good service.

Authentic Bulgarian food! Meat is super fresh, perfectly seasoned. Casual Eastern European comfort food. Save room for homemade dessert, Absolutely delicious. Super family friendly.

Best place for bulgarian soups. The tripe soup is great, wish it came with bread for delivery though. The homemade cake is also a must.

This place has amazing food and I cannot recommend it enough. Reopened recently with new owners and staff and a friend took me there! Absolutely hits it out of the park! The meat is so tender and well seasoned you don't need salt, pepper, or any modifications! Fries are delicious, sides are delicious and everything is homemade so you can feel good about eating it! I will probably end up going every two weeks at least because I've craving it! Going this Friday!

The food was amazing and fresh awesome. It is a traditional family business with a focus on getting you a really great meal at a reasonable price. The sausage is hand made and amazing. The pork chops out of this world and the potato dish to die for. Wonderful experience.

Great great food. Highly recommend this place. The pork chops are incredible and super big