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Fish restaurant MAGDALENA

4.6 1,197 reviews Golden SandsPrimorski, 9007 Varna, Bulgaria

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Magdalena is a coastal restaurant located in Golden Sands Primorski, Varna, Bulgaria, specializing in fresh seafood with a focus on local and traditional flavors. Its menu features a variety of dishes such as mussels in their own sauce, grilled mackerel, crayfish, fried calamari, and sea bass. Complementing these are regional favorites like Shopska salad, cucumber soup, and Tarator, alongside selection of grilled fish and seafood. The setting includes an eco-friendly atmosphere with natural decor elements and swallow nests within the restaurant, offering a rustic and authentic dining experience. The establishment benefits from proximity to a fish farm, ensuring the daily delivery of fresh seafood. Dining at Magdalena combines simple, well-prepared ingredients with a relaxed ambiance. It offers a balance of local culinary traditions and a casual, informal environment where guests can enjoy a variety of fish and seafood dishes paired with local beverages such as Zagorka beer. Payment is generally cash-based, with some flexibility for euro notes. The overall experience is rooted in a connection to the region's maritime heritage and seasonal produce.

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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Lunch
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Restroom

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Reviews for Fish restaurant MAGDALENA

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Based on 1,197 reviews

Magdalena is widely praised for its fresh and flavorful seafood, with many reviewers highlighting the daily supply of fish from a nearby farm as a major draw. Patrons consistently note the affordability of the menu, which offers a variety of authentic dishes including grilled shark, mussels, and local specialties. The restaurant’s atmosphere is described as warm and eco-friendly, featuring natural decor and even bird nests within the space, enhancing its unique charm though some patrons find the freely flying birds unexpected. Service receives positive remarks for being friendly and helpful, with English widely spoken, making it accessible to tourists. While card payments are not accepted, the overall experience is valued for its combination of quality, authenticity, and welcoming environment, establishing Magdalena as a favored dining spot in Golden Sands Primorski.

Cristina I

Apr 14, 2025

Very cheap and delicious food! They have a fish farm nearby and they bring fresh fish everyday. Decor is also very nice.NB: The 3 pictures represent the entire menu.

Dubov

Apr 13, 2025

Fresh and delicious fish. Only problem could be birds flying freely in the restaurant, but we were not disturbed by them at all.

Lukasz Rucinski

Apr 07, 2025

Very nice and superb and eco-friendly place. The best grilled shark I’ve ever tasted in Bulgaria. Tasty french fries, very good grilled red pepper. Helpful staff, they got it together. For perfect English communication ask for Elitsa, You will feel almost like in a central London pub. And they are really eco-friendly! There are several swallow nests inside the tawerna.

Madalina Boboc

Apr 04, 2025

Warmly Recommend this place! Very authenticGreat fresh and tasty food, great super fast service, good location!You gotta go for the mussels and fish dishes, try the cold local cucumber soup (similar with a tzatziki - ish). I tried also the fried shark, but not my kind of dish to be fair.You cannot pay by card, but you can pay cash in euro. Price wise I would say it is quite cheap - for 6 dishes (mixed with salads and stuff) and beers/ wine 35Would definitely come again.

Lindsey Perrault

Mar 02, 2025

We loved this place. The food was delicious and cheap, and our waiter was the sweetest! He spoke with us in English, no problem, and was overall so kind. We are there several times and tried different dishes each time and we liked everything we had. Definitely recommend!

Mihai B

Feb 20, 2025

Very nice restaurant. Great prices (I hope they won't change them), big portions, delicious food.

Florina Vilciu

Feb 17, 2025

Great local fried fish at a more than decent price. Paid sth like 40 euros for 3 people including a bottle of wine and an appetizer. The location is nice and quiet as well, and the staff very attentive. Really enjoyed the dinner there and can’t wait to return!

Natalia Ivanova

Feb 02, 2025

Very good restaurant. The owner is very nice man. Very friendly and paying attention . Very happy visited 2 times. Good choice of beer. Was eating fresh grilled fish and claims . Also amazing tasty ice crem. Very cozy authentic environment .