Come Prima Restaurant
Bansko Ski Lift Area, Bansko
Restaurant in Bansko, Bulgaria
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Come Prima is the Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena in Bansko. Italian influences, an open kitchen and a wine list spanning Bulgaria and international regions define the experience, with an outdoor terrace available during summer.
About Come Prima Restaurant
Mediterranean dining in Bansko
Come Prima is a named restaurant at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, at 96 Pirin Street. It is a Mediterranean fine-dining venue with Italian influences, rather than the hotel's general breakfast restaurant. Kempinski emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and lists a la carte service. The hotel sits opposite the gondola station in Bansko, placing the restaurant within the town's mountain-resort area. That setting provides geographical context without implying that a ski pass or hotel stay is included in a meal.
Open kitchen and seasonal cooking
The dining room features an open kitchen, making live preparation part of the restaurant's design. Kempinski's seasonal-menu announcement describes Mediterranean dishes shaped by fresh ingredients and a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques. The accessible page does not expose a complete itemized menu, so specific permanent signature dishes cannot be responsibly named here. The restaurant's official programme identifies executive chef Nikola Todorov and includes degustation dinners and guest-chef events. These events are distinct from the regular a la carte format: the existence of an event listing does not mean its menu is served on every visit.
Wine, terrace and reservations
Come Prima's wine selection includes Bulgarian bottles alongside French, Italian and Australian labels. The restaurant also has an open terrace for summer dining, with sunset views described by the operator. Smart-casual dress is specified. Enquiries can be directed to the hotel's published restaurant contact, +359 749 88888, to confirm the current menu, terrace operation or a particular wine dinner. A March 2023 hotel announcement records Come Prima's Restaurant on the Road 2022 recognition from the Bacchus awards; that is historical recognition, not a current rating or a claim about every restaurant in the hotel.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Come Prima Restaurant is the 2026 winner in Bulgaria's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7–11 PM · Tuesday: 7–11 PM
- Location
- Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, 96 Pirin Street, 2770 Bansko, Bulgaria
- Website
- kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/restaurants-bars-in-bansko/come-prima-restaurant
- Phone
- +359 74 988 888
Venue details
Ambiance
Romantic and sophisticated, with a fine-dining feel, live cooking in an open kitchen, and an al fresco terrace in summer with sunset views.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, 96 Pirin Street, 2770 Bansko, Bulgaria
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 7–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 7–11 PM
- Thursday
- 7–11 PM
- Friday
- 7–11 PM
- Saturday
- 7–11 PM
- Sunday
- 7–11 PM
Location
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, 96 Pirin Street, 2770 Bansko, Bulgaria · Directions
kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/restaurants-bars-in-bansko/come-prima-restaurant
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Come Prima Restaurant?
At Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, 96 Pirin Street, Bansko, Bulgaria.
What style of food does it serve?
Kempinski identifies Mediterranean fine dining with Italian influences and a la carte service.
Does Come Prima have a terrace?
Yes. The operator advertises an open terrace for summer dining with sunset views.
What dress code applies?
Kempinski lists smart-casual dress for Come Prima Restaurant in Bansko.
