Sofia Grill

This place is a hole in the wall! Hard to find places like this. I had no idea this place existed until a friend of mine took me there and I fall in love with their lightly fried eggplant with tomato sauce and the bread they serve it with. Couldn’t t her enough of it. They have daily special and this is my new goto place. The owner is very nice and attentive, I believe he is also helping the cooks. You must stop by and try it once than you will become addicted….

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!

The place has a no-frills vibe when you enter but it should not stop you. We were greeted by the owner and asked him for recommendations and he gave us great advice.

We got meatballs and chicken thighs with potato and cabbage salads. The meat was so flavorful and delicious! It was juicy and perfectly cooked. The bread was also crusty on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. We are definitely coming back.

No frill place but the food is so good!

Sofia Grill in Rosemount, IL is a hidden gem for lovers of Bulgarian cuisine. The authentic flavors and cozy atmosphere transport you straight to Bulgaria. The grilled meats are tender and seasoned to perfection, and the traditional dishes like kebapche and banitsa are a must-try. Friendly staff and reasonable prices complete the wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend the chicken thigh and pork chop!

Not very familiar with Bulgarian food but we were in the area and saw the good reviews. This is that killer hole in the wall you'll be talking about for years. Everything we had was fantastic but the kebacheta sausage and meatball soup were two of the best things I've ever eaten. The storefront doesn't have a ton of tables or great ambience, but the food is so good it hardly matters. A fantastic eating experience.

First time at this establishment, staff was friendly. Food was very tasty. Would definitely recommend especially for someone new to this type of food. Their menu is simple and easy to understand what you’re getting

What a feast! I’m still full from last night’s dinner. Our friend suggested this spot for a meet-up. The food is fantastic. We asked for recommendations and were delighted with the three picks- chicken thigh, cheese stuffed meat, and the sausage. The sides were also solid. You can’t go wrong. As we were getting ready to go, I could smell the pork chop cooking for someone else. Next time we will try that. Friendly service and tasty food made fresh.

Well I was in the mood for eastern European cusine and was curious today for dinner for Bulgarian cusine. There were 2 other fancier restaurants that are Bulgarian in Des Plaines but was not ready to break the bank on a cuisine I don't know I would like? I had seen this restaurant at a strip plaza and was surprised and apprehensive at first by the appearance of the restaurant front not looking so fancy or upscale to serve authentic Bulgarian cusine. After looking at both previous Yelp and Google reviews of it being Genuine plus the price I decided to give it a try. I was very happy I made this decision. The Tripe soup was delicious as an appetizer. Was made from scratch. It tasted similar to German borscht soup but no potatoes and pork chops. They did use tripe for the meat and they gave 2 optional condiments of Garlic and vinegar which was not too strong as well as pepper but wasn't too spicy. The soup was savory, somewhat creamy and lightly tangy with the garlic and vinegar. It was also fast after I ordered. The manager who I didn't ask his name gave recommendation on what else is traditional Bulgarian dishes such as Kufteta and Kebapcheta and they were delicious to start. It was served with a side salad cabbage and shopaka which was fresh delicious. They had another soup served cold called tarator but they were out since they get more customers locally during lunch time. I ended my meal with a traditional Bulgarian biscuit cake. Sweet, light and delicious. I wish I can describe the flavor of the sweet treat because it wasn't like banana, hazelnut or coffee. It had the texture of banana cake or bread but not a hint of banana. Do give it a try. If you can look beyond the strip mall setting in Oakton ave in Des Plaines and give it a try you won't regret which is why 4 stars out of 5. Otherwise great Bulgarian cusine. inexpensive, affordable, fast to serve and not too formal like the other 2 restaurants I read which would also Break the budget bank if you have that money to spend. Do start here for authentic Bulgarian cusine