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Things to see and do in Budapest : Where to eat ?
10 addresses
Arany Kaviár
Ostrom u 19 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 201 6737Description:
BUDA SIDE. Arany Kaviár has built a very strong reputation in Budapest, with its menu of high-quality food, extensive wine list and refined interior. Opened in the mid-1980s, this is the place to visit if you're keen to indulge in some fine dining. There's a subtle Russian feel to the interior, with colours rich and mellow, and this also extends to the drinks menu with its impressive list of vodkas. The menu is meat-heavy, including chicken kiev and saddle of lamb, but there is also a very good range of soup and seafood and of course, caviar.
Baraka Restaurant & Lounge
Andrássy út 111 Budapest 1063 • +36 1 483 1355Description:
PEST SIDE. This cosy, gourmet restaurant has an exciting menu that incorporates dishes inspired by international cuisines. From the staples of beef and lamb, you can also find vegetarian and fish dishes not bad for a land-locked country with a love of meat. This elegant establishment, located inside the striking Andrássy Hotel, is owned by an expatriate couple. Try the excellent goose liver and tasty home-made bread. Located close to Heroes' Square, on the famous Andrássy Avenue. Metro 1, exit Heroes' Square
Baraka Restaurant & Lounge detail
Belcanto
Dalszínház utca 8 Budapest 1061 • +36 1 311 9547Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated close to Andrássy út, this elegant restaurant nestles up against the opulent State Opera House. There's an eclectic menu on offer here, laden with dishes inspired by international cuisine. The interior is sleek and the atmosphere energetic, but the main attraction here is the singing waiters. You'll enjoy excellent food, fine wines, unobtrusive service and some rather unique live music. Metro: M1, exit Opera
Bock Bistro
Erzsébet körút 43-49 Budapest 1073 • +36 1 321 0340Description:
PEST SIDE. This restaurant is part of the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, a beautiful building in downtown Pest that opened in 1896. Bock offers an impressive array of national wines, so ask for the wine list ('borlap') as soon as you're seated as it will take some time to make a decision. The fine menu offers Hungarian dishes with an international twist and you can even enjoy a few plates of tapas here. Tram 4, 6: Oktogon
Box Utca
Bajcsy Zs út 21 Budapest 1065 • +36 1 354 1444Description:
Situated near St Stephen's basilica, Box Utca is a fun, lively venue that's a great spot to watch sport. There's a vibrant atmosphere here, due in large part to its popularity with local businessmen and expatriates who enjoy the unpretentious surroundings in such a prime location. The interior is quite dark but cosy, and if you bag a table in the bar area near the front of the restaurant, you can enjoy an afternoon's people-watching. The menu is rooted in Hungarian cuisine but there are dishes that stray into more European and international influences. There's no chance of a quiet conversation here, however, if a major sporting event is being shown. Metro: Bajcsy Zs
Café Pierrot Restaurant
Fortuna u 14 Budapest 1014 • +36 1 375 6971Description:
BUDA SIDE. The Castle District is renowned for its many historic sights but it shouldn't be overlooked for its selection of restaurants. This venue occupies a 13th-century building located just a few steps from the imposing Matthias Church. Live piano music and high quality food create energy, and the clientele is a mix of businessmen, politicians, artists and even the odd celebrity. The menu is underpinned by Hungarian and modern European cuisine and the interior incorporates a Pierrot clown theme (better than it sounds). Bus: 16, stop Dísz tér
Café Pierrot Restaurant detail
Carne di Hall
Bem rkp 20 Budapest 1011 • +36 1 201 8137Description:
BUDA SIDE. This simple but cosy restaurant offers friendly service and home-style dishes. Situated just a stone's throw from the Danube river, the interior is an uncluttered, off-white setting that's ideal for romantic dinners or family get-togethers. There's a good selection of wines and a wide variety of dishes, most influenced by the local cuisine. The homey and welcoming aspect of the restaurant is perfectly summed up by one dish: Granny's best home-made fried chicken. And after enjoying dinner, you can walk off dessert with an evening stroll alongside the river and take in the light-show of the Pest skyline. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér.
Castro Bisztró
Madách Imre tér 3 Budapest 1075 • +36 1 215 0184Description:
PEST SIDE. Located in the Jewish district, between Astoria and Deák Ferenc tér metro stops, this is a friendly and lively bar and restaurant. One of Castro's main attractions is its quality 'cevapcica' (Serbian grill) largely regarded as the best in town but the portions of all meals are large and the dishes well-priced. The interior is quirky, with posters and paintings, and there's a general light-hearted ambiance to the bar that makes this a popular venue for Budapest's younger drinkers and diners. Metro: M1, M2, M3 exit Deák Ferenc tér; M2 exit Astoria
Centrál Kavéház
Károlyi Mihály utca 9 Budapest 1053 • +36 1 266 2110Description:
PEST SIDE. Something of an institution in Budapest, Centrál Kavéház was once a prime spot where journalists, writers, poets, painters and musicians would gather the coffee-houses of the city were the place for creatives to meet, relax, debate and gain inspiration. Its popularity was abruptly curtailed in 1949 following the war, but in the 1990s, the building was renovated to its former glory. Today, the cafe is all marble-topped tables, leather arm-chairs, and expanses of windows. It's a great place to visit for a coffee and slice of dobos cake (chocolate and caramel cake) or even a full sit-down dinner in the evening. You can even enjoy a leisurely breakfast here, ranging from a full cooked affair to a 'fitness breakfast'. Occasionally you'll be treated to some live music from the 'gypsy orchestra'. Metro 3: Ferenciek tere
Csalogány 26
Csalogány utca 26 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 201 7892Description:
BUDA SIDE. This casual and cosy restaurant has a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' facade. As such, it has a strong local clientele who have located the restaurant through word-of-mouth, but even if you're not a city dweller, the restaurant owners named the establishment after its address as a clue to its location. On offer is high quality food and great service, but try not to decide upon a favourite dish too quickly; the menu changes regularly in accordance with the food that's in season. It's a popular place, so reservations are highly recommended. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér
Best of the City
Baraka Restaurant & Lounge
Andrássy út 111 Budapest 1063 • +36 1 483 1355Description:
PEST SIDE. This cosy, gourmet restaurant has an exciting menu that incorporates dishes inspired by international cuisines. From the staples of beef and lamb, you can also find vegetarian and fish dishes not bad for a land-locked country with a love of meat. This elegant establishment, located inside the striking Andrássy Hotel, is owned by an expatriate couple. Try the excellent goose liver and tasty home-made bread. Located close to Heroes' Square, on the famous Andrássy Avenue. Metro 1, exit Heroes' Square
Baraka Restaurant & Lounge detail
Belcanto
Dalszínház utca 8 Budapest 1061 • +36 1 311 9547Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated close to Andrássy út, this elegant restaurant nestles up against the opulent State Opera House. There's an eclectic menu on offer here, laden with dishes inspired by international cuisine. The interior is sleek and the atmosphere energetic, but the main attraction here is the singing waiters. You'll enjoy excellent food, fine wines, unobtrusive service and some rather unique live music. Metro: M1, exit Opera
Centrál Kavéház
Károlyi Mihály utca 9 Budapest 1053 • +36 1 266 2110Description:
PEST SIDE. Something of an institution in Budapest, Centrál Kavéház was once a prime spot where journalists, writers, poets, painters and musicians would gather the coffee-houses of the city were the place for creatives to meet, relax, debate and gain inspiration. Its popularity was abruptly curtailed in 1949 following the war, but in the 1990s, the building was renovated to its former glory. Today, the cafe is all marble-topped tables, leather arm-chairs, and expanses of windows. It's a great place to visit for a coffee and slice of dobos cake (chocolate and caramel cake) or even a full sit-down dinner in the evening. You can even enjoy a leisurely breakfast here, ranging from a full cooked affair to a 'fitness breakfast'. Occasionally you'll be treated to some live music from the 'gypsy orchestra'. Metro 3: Ferenciek tere
Csalogány 26
Csalogány utca 26 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 201 7892Description:
BUDA SIDE. This casual and cosy restaurant has a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' facade. As such, it has a strong local clientele who have located the restaurant through word-of-mouth, but even if you're not a city dweller, the restaurant owners named the establishment after its address as a clue to its location. On offer is high quality food and great service, but try not to decide upon a favourite dish too quickly; the menu changes regularly in accordance with the food that's in season. It's a popular place, so reservations are highly recommended. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér
Kogart
Andrássy út 112 Budapest 1062 • +36 1 354 3830Description:
PEST SIDE. The Kogart Restaurant and Café is on the ground floor of one of Andrássy út's beautiful old villas. The venue is an elegant blend of the traditional and the contemporary, with unobtrusive live jazz music creating a relaxing atmosphere. If you're a lover of art, as well as fine dining, you can also admire the artworks of Gábor Kovács and the Art Foundation. In the summer, diners are able to soak up the sunshine on the restaurant's terrace. The goose liver is definitely worth sampling. Metro: M1, exit Bajza utca
Malomtó
Frankel Leó utca 48 Budapest 1023 • +36 1 336 1830Description:
BUDA SIDE. Central Buda is a network of narrow streets knitted together. This often means you'll stumble across a restaurant hidden away from the main boulevards Malomtó is one such place. Branching off from the main strip of Margit korut, this restaurant is tucked away behind the Lukács baths. Having tracked down the venue, you'll be treated to a menu with heavy influences from the Mediterranean as well as Asia, making it something of a unique find in Budapest's restaurant scene that's understandably biased towards Hungarian cuisine. The interior is refined and the atmosphere mellow, and in the summer, you can enjoy drinks and dinner on the terrace. Tram 17, exit Lukács fürdõ
Mokka Café & Restaurant
Sas utca 4 Budapest 1051 • +36 1 328 0081Description:
PEST SIDE. In the heart of the city, near St Stephen's basilica, is this highly fashionable meeting place. This is the destination for a working lunch with a colleague, coffee with a friend, or dinner with a loved one. It's where Budapest's stylish diners like to visit, where they'll sample the array of internationally inspired dishes and relax in the sleekly modern interior. With a strong reputation preceding it, this restaurant endeavours to serve high quality dishes in an environment that's relaxing yet efficient. Metro: M1, M2, M3, exit Deák tér
Mokka Café & Restaurant detail
New York Cafe Restaurant
Erzsébet krt 9-11 Budapest 1073 • +36 1 886 6111Description:
PEST SIDE. If ever there's an example of 'refined opulence', this is it: a historic building that was once a buzzing café where local poets and writers met to discuss their works, that has now been transformed into the hotel New York Palace. A major part of this development sits on the ground floor in the guise of the 'Cafe Restaurant'. There's a delicacy to the furniture that contrasts with the richness of blood-red velvets and smooth, polished gold fixtures, and it's against this backdrop that you can indulge in their exquisite food. This is nowhere near the cheapest place to visit in Budapest, but it's definitely worth a stop, whether for a (pricey) hot chocolate or simply to admire the exterior. The meals are carefully constructed and very chic, all leaning towards European tastes. Metro 2: Blaha Lujza
New York Cafe Restaurant detail
Robinson
Városligeti tó Budapest 1146 • +36 1 422 0222Description:
PEST SIDE. Városliget 'City Park' in English contains a large lake, and on one of the lake's small islands is Robinson Restaurant. Its setting enhances its romantic atmosphere, creating a perfect venue for a date with a loved one. The menu is eclectic, ranging from traditional Hungarian food to exotic Asian dishes, and children are also well catered for; even vegetarians will find something for their taste-buds. An open-air terrace creates a Mediterranean touch in the summer, and there's often live Latin music, creating an energetic atmosphere. Metro: M1, exit H?sök tere
Segal
Ó utca 43-49 Budapest 1066 • +36 1 354 7888Description:
PEST SIDE. With fusion menu incorporating international dishes, and its minty fresh, grass-green walls, this restaurant is pleasantly contemporary in its surroundings and concept. The owner of the restaurant is Chef Viktor Segal, former chef of Baraka Restaurant. He has given the Budapest dining scene a restaurant that's modern and precise in food and design, with unique dishes contrasting textures and tastes. A lunch menu is served from 12pm until 3pm, with less expensive options than the dinner menu. Metro: M1, exit Oktogon, Tram: 4-6, stop Oktogon
French
Carne di Hall
Bem rkp 20 Budapest 1011 • +36 1 201 8137Description:
BUDA SIDE. This simple but cosy restaurant offers friendly service and home-style dishes. Situated just a stone's throw from the Danube river, the interior is an uncluttered, off-white setting that's ideal for romantic dinners or family get-togethers. There's a good selection of wines and a wide variety of dishes, most influenced by the local cuisine. The homey and welcoming aspect of the restaurant is perfectly summed up by one dish: Granny's best home-made fried chicken. And after enjoying dinner, you can walk off dessert with an evening stroll alongside the river and take in the light-show of the Pest skyline. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér.
Gerlóczy Cafe & Restaurant
Gerlóczy u 1 Budapest 1052 • +36 1 501 4000Description:
PEST SIDE. This restaurant can be found in historical downtown Pest, occupying a building erected in 1892. Offering a hearty selection of international, Hungarian and Mediterranean cuisine, Gerlóczy is a popular meeting place, particularly in the mornings and at lunchtimes. The interior incorporates an elegant European style, with sleek furniture and an unhurried atmosphere. It's not for nothing that Budapest is often referred to as the 'Paris of the East' venues like this perfectly capture the distinct French vibe crackling in the city. Metro: M3, exit Ferenciek tere.
Gerlóczy Cafe & Restaurant detail
Két Szerecsen
Nagymez? u 14 Budapest 1065 • +36 1 343 1984Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated in the heart of Pest's theatre district, this restaurant offers a taste of the Mediterranean with its menu of pasta and tapas. It caters to the 'trendy' diner of the city and is perfectly placed for a pre- or post- theatre visit. Its proximity to the theatres also means you might bump into an actor or singer who is unwinding after an evening's performance. Metro: M1, exit Opera or Oktogon.
Lou Lou Restaurant
Vigyázó Ferenc utca 4 Budapest 1051 • +36 1 312 4505Description:
PEST SIDE. This small, centrally located restaurant incorporates a pleasing interior that takes its influences from France. As you dine, you'll be surrounded by plush silver-and-purple wallpaper, numerous mirrors, antique chairs and most intriguingly, there's an antique wooden horse hanging on the wall. There's an excellent wine selection here, complementing the array of sumptuous fish and meat dishes. This is a must-visit if you're hungry for haute-cuisine. The three-course lunch menu is available on a daily basis and is reasonably priced. Metro: M2, exit Arany János utca.
Noir et L'or Restaurant
Király u 17 Budapest 1075 • +36 1 413 0236Description:
PEST SIDE. Király utca has undergone a certain degree of development in the city and capturing this contemporary spirit is Noir et L'or Restaurant. Blending French cuisine with local fare, the dishes are freshly prepared and the menu brimming with fish, meat and pasta dishes. The interior design is particularly striking, with black offset against burnt orange and mellow gold; the gently curving seats and caramel coloured wooden tables all make for an elegant setting. A business lunch is available daily at the fixed price of HUF 990. Metro: M1, M2, M3, exit Deák tér.
Noir et L'or Restaurant detail
Onyx Restaurant
Vörösmarty tér 7-8 Budapest 1051 • +36 1 429 9023Description:
PEST SIDE. This highly refined restaurant serves gourmet dishes in a top-end, sophisticated setting. Situated close to lively Vörösmarty tér, Onyx Restaurant has a marked opulence about it, achieved through its classic interior. There's plenty of meat dishes on offer, including Hungarian grey cow and roasted suckling pig, as well as pastas and fish dishes, while the wine list includes some of the very best bottles from Europe. The ideal setting for a candle-lit, romantic dinner. Metro: M1, exit Vörösmarty tér.
Hungarian
Arany Kaviár
Ostrom u 19 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 201 6737Description:
BUDA SIDE. Arany Kaviár has built a very strong reputation in Budapest, with its menu of high-quality food, extensive wine list and refined interior. Opened in the mid-1980s, this is the place to visit if you're keen to indulge in some fine dining. There's a subtle Russian feel to the interior, with colours rich and mellow, and this also extends to the drinks menu with its impressive list of vodkas. The menu is meat-heavy, including chicken kiev and saddle of lamb, but there is also a very good range of soup and seafood and of course, caviar.
Belcanto
Dalszínház utca 8 Budapest 1061 • +36 1 311 9547Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated close to Andrássy út, this elegant restaurant nestles up against the opulent State Opera House. There's an eclectic menu on offer here, laden with dishes inspired by international cuisine. The interior is sleek and the atmosphere energetic, but the main attraction here is the singing waiters. You'll enjoy excellent food, fine wines, unobtrusive service and some rather unique live music. Metro: M1, exit Opera
Bock Bistro
Erzsébet körút 43-49 Budapest 1073 • +36 1 321 0340Description:
PEST SIDE. This restaurant is part of the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, a beautiful building in downtown Pest that opened in 1896. Bock offers an impressive array of national wines, so ask for the wine list ('borlap') as soon as you're seated as it will take some time to make a decision. The fine menu offers Hungarian dishes with an international twist and you can even enjoy a few plates of tapas here. Tram 4, 6: Oktogon
Box Utca
Bajcsy Zs út 21 Budapest 1065 • +36 1 354 1444Description:
Situated near St Stephen's basilica, Box Utca is a fun, lively venue that's a great spot to watch sport. There's a vibrant atmosphere here, due in large part to its popularity with local businessmen and expatriates who enjoy the unpretentious surroundings in such a prime location. The interior is quite dark but cosy, and if you bag a table in the bar area near the front of the restaurant, you can enjoy an afternoon's people-watching. The menu is rooted in Hungarian cuisine but there are dishes that stray into more European and international influences. There's no chance of a quiet conversation here, however, if a major sporting event is being shown. Metro: Bajcsy Zs
Café Pierrot Restaurant
Fortuna u 14 Budapest 1014 • +36 1 375 6971Description:
BUDA SIDE. The Castle District is renowned for its many historic sights but it shouldn't be overlooked for its selection of restaurants. This venue occupies a 13th-century building located just a few steps from the imposing Matthias Church. Live piano music and high quality food create energy, and the clientele is a mix of businessmen, politicians, artists and even the odd celebrity. The menu is underpinned by Hungarian and modern European cuisine and the interior incorporates a Pierrot clown theme (better than it sounds). Bus: 16, stop Dísz tér
Café Pierrot Restaurant detail
Carne di Hall
Bem rkp 20 Budapest 1011 • +36 1 201 8137Description:
BUDA SIDE. This simple but cosy restaurant offers friendly service and home-style dishes. Situated just a stone's throw from the Danube river, the interior is an uncluttered, off-white setting that's ideal for romantic dinners or family get-togethers. There's a good selection of wines and a wide variety of dishes, most influenced by the local cuisine. The homey and welcoming aspect of the restaurant is perfectly summed up by one dish: Granny's best home-made fried chicken. And after enjoying dinner, you can walk off dessert with an evening stroll alongside the river and take in the light-show of the Pest skyline. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér.
Castro Bisztró
Madách Imre tér 3 Budapest 1075 • +36 1 215 0184Description:
PEST SIDE. Located in the Jewish district, between Astoria and Deák Ferenc tér metro stops, this is a friendly and lively bar and restaurant. One of Castro's main attractions is its quality 'cevapcica' (Serbian grill) largely regarded as the best in town but the portions of all meals are large and the dishes well-priced. The interior is quirky, with posters and paintings, and there's a general light-hearted ambiance to the bar that makes this a popular venue for Budapest's younger drinkers and diners. Metro: M1, M2, M3 exit Deák Ferenc tér; M2 exit Astoria
Centrál Kavéház
Károlyi Mihály utca 9 Budapest 1053 • +36 1 266 2110Description:
PEST SIDE. Something of an institution in Budapest, Centrál Kavéház was once a prime spot where journalists, writers, poets, painters and musicians would gather the coffee-houses of the city were the place for creatives to meet, relax, debate and gain inspiration. Its popularity was abruptly curtailed in 1949 following the war, but in the 1990s, the building was renovated to its former glory. Today, the cafe is all marble-topped tables, leather arm-chairs, and expanses of windows. It's a great place to visit for a coffee and slice of dobos cake (chocolate and caramel cake) or even a full sit-down dinner in the evening. You can even enjoy a leisurely breakfast here, ranging from a full cooked affair to a 'fitness breakfast'. Occasionally you'll be treated to some live music from the 'gypsy orchestra'. Metro 3: Ferenciek tere
Csalogány 26
Csalogány utca 26 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 201 7892Description:
BUDA SIDE. This casual and cosy restaurant has a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' facade. As such, it has a strong local clientele who have located the restaurant through word-of-mouth, but even if you're not a city dweller, the restaurant owners named the establishment after its address as a clue to its location. On offer is high quality food and great service, but try not to decide upon a favourite dish too quickly; the menu changes regularly in accordance with the food that's in season. It's a popular place, so reservations are highly recommended. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér
Dió Restaurant
Sas utca 4 Budapest 1051 • +36 1 328 0360Description:
PEST SIDE. The Budapest restaurant scene has a wide spectrum of venues to suit the tastes of most diners, from casual pizza parlours to sleek, opulent affairs. This venue is of the latter: the place to visit for intimate dinners or to watch tourists heading to the nearby basilica. The most refreshing element to this restaurant, however, is the way in which tradition has been knitted with the modern; Hungarian fare prevails on the menu, with mains including succulent wild boar medallions and ghoulash with 'grey cattle', but the interior is all clean lines, angular furniture and delicate colours. Metro 1: Bajcsy-Zs ut
International
Baraka Restaurant & Lounge
Andrássy út 111 Budapest 1063 • +36 1 483 1355Description:
PEST SIDE. This cosy, gourmet restaurant has an exciting menu that incorporates dishes inspired by international cuisines. From the staples of beef and lamb, you can also find vegetarian and fish dishes not bad for a land-locked country with a love of meat. This elegant establishment, located inside the striking Andrássy Hotel, is owned by an expatriate couple. Try the excellent goose liver and tasty home-made bread. Located close to Heroes' Square, on the famous Andrássy Avenue. Metro 1, exit Heroes' Square
Baraka Restaurant & Lounge detail
Belcanto
Dalszínház utca 8 Budapest 1061 • +36 1 311 9547Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated close to Andrássy út, this elegant restaurant nestles up against the opulent State Opera House. There's an eclectic menu on offer here, laden with dishes inspired by international cuisine. The interior is sleek and the atmosphere energetic, but the main attraction here is the singing waiters. You'll enjoy excellent food, fine wines, unobtrusive service and some rather unique live music. Metro: M1, exit Opera
Box Utca
Bajcsy Zs út 21 Budapest 1065 • +36 1 354 1444Description:
Situated near St Stephen's basilica, Box Utca is a fun, lively venue that's a great spot to watch sport. There's a vibrant atmosphere here, due in large part to its popularity with local businessmen and expatriates who enjoy the unpretentious surroundings in such a prime location. The interior is quite dark but cosy, and if you bag a table in the bar area near the front of the restaurant, you can enjoy an afternoon's people-watching. The menu is rooted in Hungarian cuisine but there are dishes that stray into more European and international influences. There's no chance of a quiet conversation here, however, if a major sporting event is being shown. Metro: Bajcsy Zs
Café Pierrot Restaurant
Fortuna u 14 Budapest 1014 • +36 1 375 6971Description:
BUDA SIDE. The Castle District is renowned for its many historic sights but it shouldn't be overlooked for its selection of restaurants. This venue occupies a 13th-century building located just a few steps from the imposing Matthias Church. Live piano music and high quality food create energy, and the clientele is a mix of businessmen, politicians, artists and even the odd celebrity. The menu is underpinned by Hungarian and modern European cuisine and the interior incorporates a Pierrot clown theme (better than it sounds). Bus: 16, stop Dísz tér
Café Pierrot Restaurant detail
Carne di Hall
Bem rkp 20 Budapest 1011 • +36 1 201 8137Description:
BUDA SIDE. This simple but cosy restaurant offers friendly service and home-style dishes. Situated just a stone's throw from the Danube river, the interior is an uncluttered, off-white setting that's ideal for romantic dinners or family get-togethers. There's a good selection of wines and a wide variety of dishes, most influenced by the local cuisine. The homey and welcoming aspect of the restaurant is perfectly summed up by one dish: Granny's best home-made fried chicken. And after enjoying dinner, you can walk off dessert with an evening stroll alongside the river and take in the light-show of the Pest skyline. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér.
Castro Bisztró
Madách Imre tér 3 Budapest 1075 • +36 1 215 0184Description:
PEST SIDE. Located in the Jewish district, between Astoria and Deák Ferenc tér metro stops, this is a friendly and lively bar and restaurant. One of Castro's main attractions is its quality 'cevapcica' (Serbian grill) largely regarded as the best in town but the portions of all meals are large and the dishes well-priced. The interior is quirky, with posters and paintings, and there's a general light-hearted ambiance to the bar that makes this a popular venue for Budapest's younger drinkers and diners. Metro: M1, M2, M3 exit Deák Ferenc tér; M2 exit Astoria
Csalogány 26
Csalogány utca 26 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 201 7892Description:
BUDA SIDE. This casual and cosy restaurant has a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' facade. As such, it has a strong local clientele who have located the restaurant through word-of-mouth, but even if you're not a city dweller, the restaurant owners named the establishment after its address as a clue to its location. On offer is high quality food and great service, but try not to decide upon a favourite dish too quickly; the menu changes regularly in accordance with the food that's in season. It's a popular place, so reservations are highly recommended. Metro: M2, exit Batthyány tér
Fausto's
Székely Mihály utca 2 Budapest 1061 • +36 1 8776210Description:
PEST SIDE. This very well-known restaurant in the Hungarian capital built its reputation on an excellent selection of Mediterranean and international dishes. A terrific selection of Hungarian and Italian wines complements the food menu. The interior is sleek and classy, with sophistication whispered from its white walls and splashes of colour. There are plenty of fish and meat dishes to choose from, such as lamb, turbot and scallop, and of course, Italian dishes such as lasagne and spaghetti. A particular hit with local business people. Metro: M2, M3, exit Deák Ferenc tér; M1 exit Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út or Opera
Gerlóczy Cafe & Restaurant
Gerlóczy u 1 Budapest 1052 • +36 1 501 4000Description:
PEST SIDE. This restaurant can be found in historical downtown Pest, occupying a building erected in 1892. Offering a hearty selection of international, Hungarian and Mediterranean cuisine, Gerlóczy is a popular meeting place, particularly in the mornings and at lunchtimes. The interior incorporates an elegant European style, with sleek furniture and an unhurried atmosphere. It's not for nothing that Budapest is often referred to as the 'Paris of the East' venues like this perfectly capture the distinct French vibe crackling in the city. Metro: M3, exit Ferenciek tere.
Gerlóczy Cafe & Restaurant detail
Gundel
Állatkerti út 2 Budapest 1146 • +36 1 468 4040Description:
PEST SIDE. This highly refined restaurant is a must-visit if you're tempted to taste a little bit of Hungarian history. Situated near Heroes' Square, this restaurant was founded by the famous Hungarian Gundel dynasty. The award-winning restaurant is famous for its silky smooth goose liver but it's the renowned Gundel pancake that should definitely be savoured: filled with rum, raisins and walnuts, and covered with thick chocolate sauce, this doughy dessert is named after its creator, Károly Gundel. In the evening, candles are placed on the tables and live gypsy music is played. Metro: M1, exit Hõsök tere.
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