Naslada Bistro

Food is over priced for the quality and quantity. Took our server almost 30 minutes to collect the bill when we were obviously ready to leave. Definitely a place to pass up if your passing by Bowling Green. Try two Foxs across the street. Much better.

Went for lunch great menu. I had open face sandwitch very yummy. Capaccino was sweet and tasty. Another person had the tuscan sandwitch which was also great. Service was great, the server was helpful and attentive.

Words cannot describe how much I miss this place. My husband and I went here all the time when we lived in BG. Pasta rasta is probably my favorite, but their big deal is the beef in a pot. They also have the only chicken noodle soup I like and in the summer, this cold cucumber soup. I first heard of cold cucumber soup in Russia and I scoffed. Soup should be hot, I said! Well I’m an idiot. They gave a free sample of it once and holy crap it’s good. AND they have sangria. Oh, and the salad with the fancy cheese on it is the best salad ever. I live in New York City and still have yet to find a restaurant this good. This is the greatest restaurant ever. Bowling Green, you lucky lucky town.

Excellent! This was amazing fresh ingredients! We stopped because of the ratings! Beef Stroganoff is the best!

Fist time having Bulgarian food. This place is Beautifully decorated. Ambience is comfortable and relaxing. Music in the background makes you feel like your visiting the country. Noise level is perfect. Came here for lunch. The restaurant was not that packed.
I had the following.
The white and red sangria homemade. Both of them equally delicious. It’s rare to find white sangria so it was a pleasant surprise.
Shopska salad was amazing thanks to the Bulgarian feta cheese very creamy and not acidic at all.
Also had the leek potato soup n the meatball soup. Delicious leek soup. Recommend it if you like to cook with leek it gives you a different twist to it.
Lastly I had the risotto with pork medallions. Meat was seasoned very well n the bell peppers give the dish a spicy twist to it.
Local restaurant located next to a great coffee shop. The originality of the food makes this place a very unique place. A must-​see in bowling green!

This is the kind of restaurant found in small towns and cities across Europe but, sadly, quite rare in the U.S. outside big cities. When we visit BG my wife (a native) and I make a point of it to eat at Naslada. It reminds me of the Eastern European food I grew up with and loved when I lived in Chicago for 30 years. Truly a gem for BG — good for you, Naslada. Super nice wines, too.

I have to say I was disappointed in my dining experience. After reading all the reviews, and hearing my friends rave, I expected something a little better, than just slightlhy above average comfort food.
The atmosphere was okay. It had the feel of a tired restaurant, that was slightly redecorated. On the other hand, this does fit with an Eastern European them. The booths and tables were more like something that would be found in a fast food restaurant, however. I was also less than thrilled with the paper napkins.
The server was very friendly, but not terribly attentiive. Not her fault, as the restaurant had a decent crowd, and she was the only one working out front. She did the drinks, hostessing, and serving.
Finally, and most importantly, there was the food. I had the lentl soup, which I thought was very good. My entrée I felt to be average. The others at my table liked their entrees a bit better.
Was it a nice experience — absolutely. Is it worth all the rave reveiws — in my opinion it is not.

Nice quiet atmosphere though a bit crowded. Server was nice and knowledgeable about the menu.
Started with vegetarian dolmas (oddly just called grape leaves on the menu) which were clearly hand rolled as half were falling apart. Flavor was amazing so it wasn’t a big deal.
Meal portions were reasonable and presentation was great. I don’t remember what I had but it came in a clay pot and was vegetarian. Flavor was OK, nothing really jumped out at me but not a bad experience.
All in all, not bad but a bit expensive for what I felt I got.

While the prices are a little bit on the expensive side for what’s offered on the plate, the flavor profiles are worth the money. I’ve never been disappointed in the food. Sometimes the service can be slow because one person works the whole dining room.

Love, love, love this place! The very different, Bulgarian, menu has always been a reliable delight. Lately they have really gotten with it, offering grass-​fed beef and organic chicken. Coming in the back door — best parking — you walk past a bustling kitchen, and a variety of Eastern European food offerings for sale. The décor has settled down to folksy comfort, that also helps the acoustics. Good wine list and suggestions. A real treasure located in small town Ameriva.

I was lucky enough to catch a write up on Naslada Bistro in The Blade, so I thought I’d give it a shot. I wasn’t disappointed; it’s a little Bowling Green gem!
For starters, we had the caprese salad. It wasn’t the greatest, but it was a good effort. It had thick slices of mozzarella layered with tomato and spinach leaves. Unfortunately it was a little too lite on the basil.
For my main, I went for the grass-​fed beef clay pot with rice pilaf. It was scrumptious! The beef tasted like a good cut of steak — it was lean with a really nice flavor. The pilaf accompaniment was delicious as well.
My fiancée went for one of their chicken dishes, which was cooked to perfection and very tender.
We washed our meals down with a couple of glasses of red, full bodied Bulgarian wine.
The wait staff were really on the go when we were there, probably because the place was so packed. They didn’t miss a beat with our service though!
As other reviewers have stated, Naslada Bistro does have a nice European feel to it. They’ve done some cobblestone wall paper on one of the walls which looks a bit kitsch, but still does the job.
I’ll definitely be a returning customer when I need another Bulgarian fix.

Went here after getting a gift certificate to the place. We were one of the few people in the restaurant. After seeing the prices it makes sense how they are actually able to stay open with high prices on such mediocre food. The bar is probably the best thing about Naslada. Nothing but top shelf liquor and a decent beer selection. Granted most of the beers are miscategorized and outrageously priced. I doubted the freshness of most beers and stuck to other drinks. The menu is relatively small, the best thing on the menu in my opinion were the salads. Granted at twelve dollars for a small salad I expect it to be slightly bigger… Appetizers were fairly greasy and disappointing (some kind of cheese bread?). Service was atrocious. I honestly could not tell if my server had a learning disability or was just that bad. I would never come here again nor would I recommend it to anyone. The only reason this place gets two stars is because of the whiskey and scotch selection. If you want better food for a better price head across the street to the Odd Olive.

My family goes to Naslada every time we are in Bowling Green because of the great combination of food, service, and price. They even sell some Bulgarian food and candy at the back of the restaurant. The place is very clean, and the waiters are always on their game. I really love the Stalichnaya salad because it is so similar to what my mom makes at home. They have great soups too. Bulgarian is such a great blend of Mediterranean and Eastern European flavors that the only thing I mind about Naslada is how far I have to drive to get there.

We visited recently from Cleveland, and wanted to try something we couldn’t have at home. Bulgarian is currently not one of the world cuisines offered in our town, so Naslada it was. We were the only clients in the middle of the afternoon, so service was excellent; given our server’s attention and enthusiasm, though, I suspect this would be the case if we had arrived at any other time. I was craving cheese (what else is new?) so we kicked things off with the grilled feta. It was gently spiced and arrived with toast points. For dinner, my husband had the clay pot beef from the organic menu, which sources its meats and vegetables from a local farm. I had the stuffed pepper with Parmesan cheese sauce, a nice switch from the tomato sauce that dish is usually dressed in. To accompany our food, we chose the Area 51 red wine made from a Bulgarian native grape. We were also glad we had the wine to cut the sweetness of the dessert, three petite pieces of a chocolate layered creation. It was just enough to round out the meal.
The space is cozy and decorated with Bulgarian crafts and folk dress. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the friendly people, it was a terrific way to spend part of our Saturday afternoon.

I tried Nsalada for the first time today – I’m glad I did! I decided to try the Monastery Bean Soup over a bed of the Bistro’s risotto. It was absolutely amazing! The kidney beans in the soup were very tasty, and there were lots of tasty veggie chunks, too. I really enjoyed their food! I’d definitely like to go back for dinner sometime.

Lunch here is really good. We had the panini combos; I had a tasty lentil soup; my husband had a cucumber salad (which was basically a salad-​style Tzatzikii). My husband’s panini was prusciutto was amazing; my portabello one was so-​so. The food is good, the service is pretty good. I enjoyed the creative, Mediterranean-​inspired food. Dinner is probably a tad pricier, but lunch was affordable; about $ 25, including tip.
Also, they have a lot of European wines, and sell specialty stuff (though I’m sure Mejier or Kroger may have some of what they sell).

I happened to spot this place about a month ago, while going to Sam B’s for Easter Brunch. After reading the newspaper clippings on the wall, it appears this used to be in the Woodland Mall before its current location in the downtown area.
When we arrived, no one was seated. That was a little concerning, however more came in as the night progressed. It seems fairly new, so it may not have a lot of recognition yet. The interior is decorated with traditional Bulgarian items, which brought about some interesting observations.
My dish for the evening was the pork Kavarma. The first words that came to mind were «hale and hearty.» The dish consists of pork loin with cayenne pepper, green peppers, leeks, onion, tomatoes, marinated in wine sauce. The tomatoes are the most prominent flavor followed by the leeks with the heat from the cayenne and the tanginess of the marinade arriving shortly thereafter. This would be a great winter dish, as it’s somewhat comparable to a stew.
Dessert was focused on the crepes they have available. While it took a few minutes for the chef to operate the crêpe maker, it didn’t take long to prepare. They were slightly crispy, but overall edible. The only thing I would change would be the chocolate syrup drizzle. The chocolate clashed with the peach flavor. Oh well, there’s always next time and I think this is a decent enough place that there will be a next time.