As we approached one of the top rated restaurants on TripAdvisor in Sofia, I was initially impressed. \u00a0Even from the street, Cosmos<\/a><\/strong> is the kind of venue you would walk by and think, \u2018What\u2019s that all about?\u2019 As a passerby, you might be tempted to step in for a drink. \u00a0I only point this detail out because, in a compact city like Sofia, foot traffic could add a relatively decent amount to the overall profit (and other restaurants don’t seem to realize this).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Strolling in for our 7:30 reservation, the interior of Cosmos was a large, loft-style type space, with a lounge upstairs, and dining room downstairs.\u00a0 Natural materials are utilized, and the large open windows at the front add to the inviting atmosphere.\u00a0 We were seated downstairs, and immediately, I was a bit distracted by the decision to include large, bizarre, and distracting light installations across the brick walls. \u00a0Why were they there?\u00a0 Why were there so many of them?\u00a0 Also, why did the tables and chairs look like outdoor patio furniture?\u00a0 \u00a0These decisions were strange to me, but then the demographic at the venue also skewed strangely.\u00a0 During our two hours, a large party of six of residents sat behind us, while a strange pair sat next to them, with a young family of four also in the dining room. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Moving on to the menu, we spied Bolinger for cheap, and decided, \u2018Why not?\u2019 Having a look at the tasting menu (because, of course), we decided to split down the middle – two protein and two vegetarian degustations, with three of the table\u00a0committed to the drinks pairing, while I decided not to (mainly because we\u2019d been drinking since noon).<\/span><\/p>\n The menu ran about six courses each, and really, as you might have guessed, there are mostly cons and not a lot of pros from our experience at Cosmos.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Where specifically were the problems?\u00a0 Let’s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n Was it all bad?<\/p>\n Okay, but surely there was something redeeming, right?<\/p>\n Would I go back to Cosmos?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Seeing Hubs in agony for an entire day was too much for me to want to return.<\/p>\n Who is Cosmos best for?\u00a0 Well, maybe stop in for a drink, or to order a la carte, but I wouldn’t trust the tasting menu.<\/p>\n Do you have a favorite restaurant in Sofia?\u00a0 Was there another venue we should’ve tried?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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