We meet Diana Onishchenko, a waiter at the KOMAT restaurant, talking about the freedom to be yourself when you're in the right place. We take a look at summer cocktails, accompanied by good recommendations.  

Hi, Didi! Introduce yourself :)) 

My name is Diana and I'm 21 years old. I've been working as a waiter in the KOMAT restaurant since the very beginning. This is my first encounter with this profession.

How do you feel in this job? 

I feel very good - free to express myself in the best way while working.  I think the most important thing when choosing a profession is to feel comfortable, to know that you are in the right place.

A good waiter should be... 

Friendly and smiling! :))

Do you enjoy communicating with customers? 

I love to talk and get to know them, observe what they like and how they relate to the menu. It's a great way to get know them better. 

What is the best advice you have received at KOMAT? 

To be myself - I always try to follow that.

Diana and Hristina in the KOMAT garden 

Do you have a favourite part of the restaurant? 

I would say the garden, but I like the whole concept of the space.

We know that KOMAT prides itself on its cocktails. What would you recommend at the height of the summer season? 

First and foremost, I would recommend the Infinity Sour (amazing!), but I would also go for the KOMAT Martini, a well-known cocktail interpreted by our team.

What makes the team special? 

The team is very close-knit, which makes guests feel comfortable and at ease. The best proof of this are the customers who keep coming back.           .

KOMAT restaurant is located in the heart of Sofia's 'Women's Market' neighbourhood. Our concept nurtures local relationships and supports the growth of a vibrant social and cultural space. KOMAT’s concept is to explore - we are relentlessly searching for gems in our region and translate what we find into a culinary experience that represents our zeitgeist. The restaurant is the winner of the 'Best New Restaurant in Sofia' award for 2023 (Go Guide) and 'Restaurant of the Year' in the 'Debut' category (Bacchus).