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The exquisite Come Prima Mediterranean restaurant of the Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has taken "Bulgaria's Best Hotel Restaurant 2023" award by the World Culinary Awards at a glamorous gala ceremony in Dubai!
Culinary experts, professionals and the public voted online, with the nominee receiving the most votes in the respective category being declared the winner. The World Culinary Awards aim to raise standards in the culinary industry and reward high achievers and leaders in their field by making an annual ranking. More information about the winners you can find here.


The Chef of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko (standing in the center) Mr. Nikola Todorov commented: "It is a great excitement and joy for us to receive this highly valued recognition in the culinary world. It is a testament to the dedication and passion of the entire team, with which together we manage to provide our guests an unforgettable culinary experience, starting with the service and finishing with the food. This award motivates and inspires us to continue reaching new heights in our culinary offerings."

"It is a great honor for us that our Come Prima restaurant has been recognized as the "Bulgaria’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2023" for the third time by the World Culinary Awards. This shows that the efforts of Chef Nikola Todorov, our F & B Manager Ivo Ichev and their teams are appreciated by our guests. Special thanks to all of them for their support,” added General Manager Mr. René Detzen.


Offering a gourmet experience in a romantic and cozy atmosphere, Come Prima Restaurant combines Mediterranean cuisine and five-star service with Italian sophistication.

The opportunity to watch the preparation process of the food by the international culinary team of Chef Nikola Todorov in the open kitchen creates an amazing experience for every visitor, and the large fireplace makes the atmosphere even more pleasant and warm. Very soon the refined restaurant will welcome the chefs of some of the most notable hotels, part of the Kempinski chain: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich and Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz. Together with Chef Nikola Todorov, they will prepare an unforgettable culinary experience. As ambassadors of exquisite culinary techniques, they will prepare a seven-course dinner, presenting the traditional dishes of their regions, prepared with the best seasonal products. To make a reservation at the award-winning restaurant or for further information, please contact us on +359 749 88888 or via email: reservations.grandarena@kempinski.com.

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is the only ski-in and ski-out hotel in the area and is located directly opposite the bottom station of the gondola lift in the heart of the most popular winter resort at the Balkans - Bansko, which offers 75 km of ski slopes maintained at a high international level, suitable for all skiers from beginners to experts. The luxury hotel is the only international venue in this part of the Balkans and is open year round. It has 157 Alpine-style rooms, including 25 suites and an exclusive presidential suite, a fully renovated spa with brand new and unique thermal facilities, four conference rooms and eight restaurants and bars with incredible view of the majestic Pirin mountain. Designed in European style, the hotel offers the ultimate skiing, gourmet and spa experience.