Budapest Restaurants

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  • 1. Auguszt Cukrászda

    $ | Belváros

    This old-fashioned bakery--café has a loyal following for some of the lightest, most buttery pastries in Budapest. All the classic Hungarian cakes like rétes (strudel filled with sour cherries, apples, or cheese) and dobos torta (chocolate cream cake with caramel) can be enjoyed here, along with some unique in-house creations. If you find yourself near Széll Kálmán tér on Metro line 2, you can also check out their original (and still active) shop at Fény utca 8, a few minutes' walk from the station.

    Kossuth Lajos utca 14–16, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
    1-337–6379

    Known For

    • To-die-for cakes and pastries
    • Good coffee selection
    • Located on a busy main road

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Centrál Kávéház

    $$$$ | Café

    A classic turn-of-the-20th-century gathering spot for Hungarian writers of the Nyugat (West) magazine, this coffeehouse has endured two wars and a communist closure. For 19th-century grandeur in 21st-century comfort, this popular café can't be beat. Coffees are served on silver trays with glasses of mineral water just as in the old days, but these days they are enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort. The menu includes substantial dishes like hortobágyi palacsinta (meat pancakes with paprika sauce) and borjú paprikás (paprika veal stew) all day. Don't miss the excellent cakes and pastries, on view in a glass display case.

    District V, Károlyi Mihály utca 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
    30-382–3357
  • 3. Gerlóczy

    $$$ | Belváros

    The wicker chairs and café tables of this elegant brasserie, on a quiet and leafy square tucked behind Váci utca, are reminiscent of a scene out of a French movie; the summer terrace is about the prettiest location for lunch in Budapest. At other times of year, visitors can still enjoy the seasonal Hungarian favorites, like sült libacomb (crispy goose leg) in winter and asparagus soup in the spring, in the Parisian bistro-style interior.

    Gerlóczy utca 1, Budapest, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
    1-501–4000

    Known For

    • Seasonal French and Hungarian dishes
    • Budapest's fluffiest breakfast croissants
    • Lovely terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 4. Kéhli

    $$$ | Óbuda

    This pricey but laid-back, sepia-toned neighborhood tavern is on a hard-to-find street near the Óbuda end of the Árpád Bridge. Practically all the food here arrives in huge servings, which was just the way that Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy (to whom the restaurant is dedicated) liked it when he was a regular customer. Dishes like the hot pot with marrowbone and toast, or lecsó (a stew with a base of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and paprika) are great comfort food on a cool day, and Romani music livens up the place in the evenings.

    Mókus utca 22, Budapest, Budapest, 1036, Hungary
    1-368–0613

    Known For

    • Traditional Hungarian food
    • Bone marrow with garlic on toast
    • Romani music

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 5. Kisharang Étkezde

    $$ | St. Stephen's Basilica

    There are only three tables and a counter at this tiny homestyle restaurant not far from the basilica. It gets a lunch crowd early and bustles well into the evening with downtown professional types. Dishes Hungarian grandmothers make, including goose-dumpling soup and stuffed cabbage with pork, elicit smiles from most patrons.

    Október 6 utca 17, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary
    1-269–3861

    Known For

    • Traditional Hungarian cuisine
    • Strawberry soup
    • Goose-dumpling soup

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
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  • 6. Pampas Argentin Steakhouse

    $$$$ | Belváros

    Meat lovers will be spoiled for choice at this dedicated steak house specializing in imported Argentine beef, where cuts difficult to find in Hungary (like rib eye and New York strip) are aged and lovingly grilled. Steaks can be ordered by weight and come with classic side dishes like jacket potatoes and creamed spinach. The mostly Hungarian wine list is affordable and well-suited to juicy beef dinners.

    Vámház körút 6, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
    1-411–1750

    Known For

    • Reasonable prices for quality meat
    • Hard-to-find Wagyu burgers
    • Tasty homemade cheesecake to finish

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 7. Trattoria PomoD'oro

    $$$ | St. Stephen's Basilica

    Real Italian pizzas made to order in a brick oven attract a hungry business crowd during the week. Weekends find just as many people enjoying pastas like ravioli with Gorgonzola and walnut sauce or the "priest strangler"—homemade pasta in tomato ragout flambéed with Parmesan cheese. It makes quite a spectacular presentation. The seating here has rustic tables on many levels fenced in by wrought iron. Exposed bricks and hanging plants give the place a Tuscan patio feel.

    Arany János utca 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary
    1-302–6473

    Known For

    • Large menu of grilled foods and pizzas
    • Good selection of both Italian and Hungarian wines
    • Rustic Tuscan decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 8. Trattoria Toscana

    $$$

    Visiting Italians tell us this popular trattoria feels pretty authentic, with its bustling waiters, rustic interior, and wooden tables filled with families on Sunday. An antipasti bar in front overflows with marinated artichokes, white-bean salad, and other classic Tuscan treats, and there's a well-worn brick pizza oven in back. The extensive menu boasts some of the best fish in town, including several sea bass options. The little understood mozzarella ventigli pasta with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh oregano (homemade cheese-filled ravioli with garlicky tomatoes and lots of oregano) is a dish to die for.

    Belgrád Rakpart 13, Budapest, Budapest, 1056, Hungary
    1-327–0045

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 9. Kádár Étkezde

    $$ | Jewish Quarter
    Closed Permanently

    Known to locals as Kádár bácsi's (Uncle Kadar's place), this homestyle family restaurant has been around for a while—long enough to have more than one generation of fans. The walls are decorated with photos of celebrities from years gone by, and the tables are topped with old-fashioned spritzer bottles from which you serve yourself water. Good old-fashioned Hungarian Jewish cooking is the thing here (not kosher, though); think stuffed kohlrabi, káposztás kocka (cabbage pasta), and lots of boiled beef. On Saturday you can get sólet (cholent), a meat-and-barley stew traditionally served on the sabbath that is especially good topped with goose meat. Everyone orders the tasty raspberry (málna) drink. Tell the cashier what you ate including how many slices of bread, and pay at the door. It's open only from 11:30 to 3:30. There are no reservations so expect a wait.

    Klauzál tér 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1072, Hungary
    1-321–3622

    Known For

    • Hungarian-Jewish standards
    • Sólet (cholent), a meat and barley stew traditionally served on Saturday
    • Pay-by-the-slice bread

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner, Reservations not accepted
  • 10. Pagony kert

    $$$
    Closed Permanently

    This seasonal, outdoor bar and eatery set amoid the disused swimming pools of the neighboring Gellért Baths is a unique and appealing spot for a drink or a bite, from breakfast (open from a relaxed 10 am) through to cocktails.

    Kemenes utca 10, Budapest, Budapest, 1114, Hungary
    70-885--8296

    Known For

    • Good vegan options alongside burgers
    • Craft beers
    • Drink or dine in a tiled pool (minus the water)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Summer only
  • 11. Borssó Bistro

    $$$ | Belváros
    Closed Permanently

    The chefs at this cozy high-end bistro combine fresh market ingredients and spoonfuls of imagination to create unique Hungarian-French fusion dishes; think rabbit schnitzel, veal paprika dumplings, and cottage cheese crepes. Everything's beautifully presented, and the friendly servers (or "hosts") are always happy to recommend wines to complement your main. Save room for dessert, particularly the lip-smacking chocolate mousse with sour cherry. There's live jazz music out on the lantern-lit terrace during summer weekends.

    Királyi Pál utca 14, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
    1-789–0975

    Known For

    • Elegant but unpretentious decor
    • Good choice of wines
    • Only open Thursday through Saturday

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Wed.; no lunch
  • 12. Fröhlich Kóser Cukrászda

    $ | Jewish Quarter
    Closed Permanently

    Dating back to 1953, this is one of the neighborhood's oldest confectioners. Try Jewish classics like Flódni, mákos kifli, and the tasty honey and nut Lekach.

    Nagy Diófa utca 30, Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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  • 13. Gentry Coffee & Brunch

    $ | Belváros | Coffee
    Closed Permanently

    This contemporary café serves some of the best all-day breakfasts in town (try the duck-filled croissant), as well as an excellent choice of coffees, craft beers, and champagnes.

    Királyi Pál utca 9, Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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  • 14. Gulyaskantin

    $ | Gellérthegy
    Closed Permanently

    Fast-food goulash is a thing and it's good and affordable, too.  

    Bartók Béla út 41, Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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  • 15. Kárpátia

    $$$$ | Belváros
    Closed Permanently

    Celebrated Roma musicians play traditional csárdás as well as more contemporary tunes in this historic 1877 restaurant with traditional furnishings that include hand-painted walls, heavy curtains, rich wood-paneling, and cushioned red chairs. The menu offers a rather basic fare of traditional, hearty Hungarian cuisine heavy on pork, goose, and beef which you could find elsewhere, but not with this enchanting setting. A nice selection of premium Hungarian wine top things off nicely here, too.

    Ferenciek tere 7, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
    1-317--3596

    Known For

    • Authentic Hungarian cuisine
    • Elegant old world interior
    • Live folk music
  • 16. Onyx

    $$$$ | Vörösmarty tér
    Closed Permanently

    Onyx distinguishes itself by being one of only five Budapest restaurants to earn a Michelin star, now it is boasting two. Its prix-fixe lunch and dinner options are some of the most expensive in town (you must book in advance and receive credit-card clearance before your reservation is confirmed) It's a decadent experience with exotic dishes like wild sea bass and rare local game filling the menu. Try the six-course Hungarian Evolution tasting menu, which is loaded with modern takes on Hungarian specialties like gulyas (goulash soup) and goose liver. Dinner will get inevitably pricey, but dining at Onyx is about the quality of the experience. It's a modern, chic atmosphere and you'll fit right in if you dress trendy.

    Vörösmarty tér 7–8, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary
    30-508–0622

    Known For

    • Refined Hungarian tasting menus
    • Upscale atmosphere
    • Reservations needed far in advance

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential
  • 17. Picnic

    $ | Tabán
    Closed Permanently

    This café by the river in Taban—an area not overly blessed with caffeine stops—manages to be both cute and stylish at the same time, with a lovely open front in good weather and a cozy vibe in winter.

    Döbrentei utca 22, Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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