On Bartók Béla út, behind the pistachio-green umbrellas overlooking Gárdonyi tér, a chic, sophisticated world unfolds: pink sofas, eclectic furniture, homey carpets and colours, fresh flowers in the vases. All this provides the perfect background for getting to know Italian gastronomy: the menu includes hot soups, light salad, hot and creamy lasagna, risotto dipped in truffle oil, pizzas, pasta and shrimp in every imaginable version with garlic and spices, and the tiramisu prepared to perfection.

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The Michelin restaurant guide awards ceremony took place in Budapest last week.

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