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Menza

Address: District VI, Liszt Ferenc tér 2, Around Andrássy út, Budapest
Phone: 1/413-1482

Price range: $-$$
Cuisine: Eastern European
Location: Around Andrassy ut

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

Somebody's clever vision of a 1970s-style communist-era cafeteria right in the heart of trendy Liszt Ferenc tér is a big hit. Details like retro table settings, orange and olive green Formica, and the very worst in communist lighting design miraculously come together to give this place a cool hipster vibe. Quirky dishes like homemade Hungarian soups served with cereal croutons get a giggle from most diners, and greasy childhood treats like langós (fried dough) get reinvented and stuffed with chicken and mushrooms. In spite of the grooviness, there's good old-fashioned Hungarian comfort food here and pretty attentive, non-communist-era service. Check out the Kádár-era soft-drink list at the bar, and try meggy marka, a surprisingly refreshing sour cherry soda.

Credit Cards: MC, V
Metro: M1: Oktogon

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Peter_Fodor from Budapest on 8/13/09
One of my favorite places to eat!
You could be in the heart of Paris or any other Western European city...
The food is more Hungarian then anything else well prepared and tastefully presented.
I have yet to have a meal that has not been excellent.
The mixed drinks are also good although they tend to be better at the bar than at the tables.

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by brphilly from Los angeles on 6/22/08
we arrived for our 7:30 reservation to find a prime table on the patio. Though the staff spoke fluent English, those around us were all Hungarian
With the exception of their cherry soup - which as a little sweeter than we are used to, the 6 of us all enjoyed the various dishes we had. The service was professional, and the atmosphere - on the patio - nice. Caution on sitting inside in the summer, as it was too hot..

highly suggested - one of our favorites in our 5 day visit.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed by Uza from Brussels on 9/11/07
high quality food, professional service, fair prices (even low!), always nice to be in. Friday night is crouded so reserve!