Olíva, which opened in 2003, is centrally located on the corner of Bajcsy Zsilinszky út and Lázár utca. The warm, dimmed lighting, an abundance of wood and rustic,…
The lengthy queues outside the cellar restaurant in Vigyázó Ferenc utca every lunchtime must say something: the small self-service restaurant Govinda offers one of the most authentic experiences…
On entering Master Wang’s Kitchen (Wang mester konyhája) customers can happily throw away any preconceptions they had of Chinese gastronomy in Eastern Europe. Tucked away in the rather…
Even in winter Szentendre is worth the trip. Anyone who loves hearty dishes such as pork knuckle will be in their element at Erm’s restaurant. Jazz fans will…
At Budapest’s most elegant address, Andrássy út there is a restaurant whose name “Klassz” promises a lot. It does in fact live up to the name, at least…
Olimpia Restaurant is located in a side street not far from Keleti pályaudvar (Eastern Station). Despite the name diners should not come expecting a Greek taverna. The dishes…
A book shop with a café where guests can browse possible purchases is not a new idea, but the Book Café, accessed via the larger store in…
If you love rummaging around in attics and at flea markets then you will feel at home at Zaccos Restaurant, a little island of nostalgia among trendy restaurants and…
The Legends Sports Bar in District V is so new that it has not yet officially celebrated its opening, but is already gaining interest among sport-loving tourists and…
For years the philosophy and programme of the Merlin Theatre have been very cosmopolitan, with performances from both English- and Germanspeaking theatre groups and DJs from all over the…
Warmth, cosiness and tea are what is most required at this grey time of year. In the nick of time comes Montázs, a new little teahouse in Terézváros which…
On entering it is immediately clear that the name Menza must be meant tongue in cheek since the restaurant has nothing in common with the Hungarian term for a…
Ruben on Magyar utca is less than a year old but is
already extremely popular, particularly because of the themed culinary
weeks that Ruben organises regularly.
It is unusual to learn so much about the origins of what one is about to eat from a menu. “The shipping of Spanish Longhorns through the Atlantic Ocean…
There are plenty of places serving fast food in Budapest, but hamburgers which are healthy, freshly prepared and lovingly served are definitely a rarity. They have, however, been available…
Situated in District VI, between Andrássy út with its elegant fashion boutiques and the banking quarter by Szabadság tér, the recently opened cultural centre and bar MOST has a…
The 60-year-old Normafa grill terrace can be found at
Budapest’s highest point on Svábhegy just 20 minutes from the city
centre by bus.
Hungry tourists coming out of the metro station at Deák tér in the heart of the city are probably resigned to finding only the usual suspects like McDonald's, Burger…
Café Eklektika started out as a gay- and lesbian-friendly hangout near Astoria. Three years ago its owner decided to change both the location and concept behind the café. Located…
One of the major plus points of the Sunny Corner Restaurant is its location on the bank of the Danube in Buda opposite Parliament. Diners can enjoy the view…
Diners can lunch on the terrace of the Bagyolyvár (Owl’s Castle) restaurant near City Park, where the green surroundings will allow you to entirely forget that you are in…
What was just an empty space in front of the main entrance to the National Theatre a few months ago is now home to an imaginative retro-styled outdoor bar…
With its
stylish interior and exquisite cooking, 21 Hungarian Kitchen in the Buda Castle
District is not just for tourists.
The Da Raffaello pizzeria in District XI is one of
Budapest’s best kept secrets for Italian cuisine, although the service
is variable.
Budapest definitely lacks good breakfast venues but those who like to indulge in the morning can head for the Spinoza café in District VII. Spinoza opens its doors…
The newly opened Icon Restaurant inside the Hilton Budapest in the Buda Castle District offers a breathtaking view of parliament and the Danube, a serene and elegant atmosphere, international…
Good things come in small packages: in his restaurant which seats just 33 in District XIII, Philippe the Belgian offers his guests authentic Walloon cuisine. Guests can choose one…
Mitra stands out even from a distance when you turn into the narrow, long Nap utca from the ring road in District VIII. The restaurant which opened last…
The Kempinski Hotel Corvinus restaurant will have an Australian barbecue on its terrace every Thursday this summer.
Pastrami is just as good for a snack in the hot weather as for a full meal. The restaurant located near Óbuda's main road is instantly appealing with its…
