Hungary Restaurants
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1. Aranysárkány
$$$ | |A favorite of early-20th-century Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy, the Golden Dragon restaurant has been welcoming locals and tourists for decades. Set within a small, sloped-roof house, it's known for its charming Hungarian decor and its meat- and fish-heavy menu; highlights include the velős pirítós (bone marrow on toast), sárkányerøleves (dragon's bouillon) with quail eggs, and mézes-mázas libasteak (honey-glazed goose steak). The extensive wine list offers the inquisitive palate a good sampling of local Hungarian viniculture.
Alkotmány utca 1/a, Szentendre, Pest, 2000, Hungary26-301--479Known For
- Serves international cuisine (not, as the name suggests, Chinese food)
- Extensive wine list with many Hungarian choices
- Reservations a must in summer
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2. Centrál Kávéház
$$$$ | | CaféA classic turn-of-the-20th-century gathering spot for Hungarian writers of the Nyugat (West) magazine, this coffeehouse has endured two wars and a communist closure. For 19th-century grandeur in 21st-century comfort, this popular café can't be beat. Coffees are served on silver trays with glasses of mineral water just as in the old days, but these days they are enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort. The menu includes substantial dishes like hortobágyi palacsinta (meat pancakes with paprika sauce) and borjú paprikás (paprika veal stew) all day. Don't miss the excellent cakes and pastries, on view in a glass display case.
District V, Károlyi Mihály utca 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary30-382–3357 -
3. Csülök Csárda
$$$ | |With its hearty Hungarian fare, rustic atmosphere, and unbeatable location in full view of the basilica, the Pork Knuckle Tavern has long been popular with locals and visitors alike. Knuckles are, of course, the specialty here, and if you've never tried this succulent dish, now's your chance. Bean soup with knuckle is enough for a small meal but to really fill up, try the Baking Dish Knuckle: smoked, sliced pork knuckle fried with potatoes and smothered with a garlicky sour cream sauce and served in a baking dish with bacon bits sprinkled on top.
Batthyány Lajos utca 9, Esztergom, Komárom-Esztergom, 2500, Hungary33-412--420Known For
- Pork knuckle in many varieties and forms
- Basic tavern atmosphere
- Few options for vegetarians
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4. Macok
$$$ | |Considered one of the best restaurants not only in Eger but in the whole of Hungary, Macok is the city's most coveted dining experience. Yet it isn't formal and stuffy: this is a playful, colorful, and elegant bistro offering a menu full of upscale comfort food, including confit duck leg with cabbage-flavored pasta, Angus sirloin steak with toasted potatoes, and risotto with porcini mushrooms. As this is Eger, wine also plays an important part on the menu, with vintages culled from the best Eger has to offer.
Tinódi Sebestyén tér 4, Eger, Heves, 3300, Hungary36-516--180Known For
- Best dining option in Eger
- Great location at the foot of the castle
- Wines from the renowned St. Andrea vineyards
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5. Prímás Pince
$$$ | |Its dramatic setting under soaring vaulted ceilings in the old basilica's cellar is just one of this contemporary dining room's many attractions. Add an enticing menu of Hungarian and international dishes, the city's best wine selection (with information boards on all of the country's distinct wine-growing regions), and surprisingly low prices, and you've got the top choice in town. Dishes change seasonally, but there is always a good mix of delicious meat, fish, and vegetarian options that aspire to something beyond your average fare, always fresh and well prepared. If it's on the menu when you visit, opt for the fluffy pancakes stuffed with paprika chicken, spinach, and sour cream. Though popular, the space is big enough never to feel crowded.
Szent István tér 12, Esztergom, Komárom-Esztergom, 2500, Hungary33-541--965Known For
- Spectacular cellar setting with shimmering chandeliers
- Dishes like roast duck leg and baked trout
- Draws crowds but never feels crowded
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Reservations essential -
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6. Fuji Japan
$$$ | Buda Hills |An aura of calm permeates this excellent, long-standing Japanese restaurant in the affluent Rószadomb district of Upper Buda. Comfortable club chairs and big windows make you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Pest. Tables are set a comfortable distance apart, so that you can watch the Japanese and Hungarian chefs work their craft in this full-service restaurant. Sushi and sashimi are expertly prepared, as are other Japanese specialties such as teriyaki tenderloin with sesame and mushroom tempura. There's even a separate dining room where you can eat at low tables, in traditional Japanese style.
Csatárka utca 54/b, Budapest, Budapest, 1025, Hungary1-325–7111Known For
- Sushi and sashimi
- Watch chefs at work
- Popular so reservations are a must for dinner
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7. Gerlóczy
$$$ | 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, Hungary1-501–4000Known For
- Seasonal French and Hungarian dishes
- Budapest's fluffiest breakfast croissants
- Lovely terrace
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8. HBH Bajor Sörház
$$ | |For substantial German-style cuisine and frothy beer, head for the popular HBH Bavarian Brewery, which has a great location just off Dobó tér. The cuisine ranges from traditional Hungarian fare such as veal paprikash to Bavarian-style knuckle of ham. Any of these will go down smoothly with a glass of Bull's Blood—or perhaps a Munich Hofbräuhaus, the beer that gives the restaurant its initials.
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 19, Eger, Heves, 3300, Hungary36-515–516Known For
- Beer brewed under a Bavarian license
- Hearty tavern fare
- Boistrous atmosphere
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9. Kéhli
$$$ | 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, Hungary1-368–0613Known For
- Traditional Hungarian food
- Bone marrow with garlic on toast
- Romani music
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10. Kisharang Étkezde
$$ | St. Stephen's Basilica |There are only three tables and a counter at this tiny homestyle restaurant not far from the basilica. It gets a lunch crowd early and bustles well into the evening with downtown professional types. Dishes Hungarian grandmothers make, including goose-dumpling soup and stuffed cabbage with pork, elicit smiles from most patrons.
Október 6 utca 17, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary1-269–3861Known For
- Traditional Hungarian cuisine
- Strawberry soup
- Goose-dumpling soup
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11. Korona Étterem
$$$ | |Whether you dine in the downstairs vault, the cheerful upstairs dining rooms, or the pretty garden, this kind of simple down-home cooking—hearty plates of chicken stew thick with vegetables, stuffed pork chops, or noodles smothered in a creamy sauce of mushroom and paprika—hits the spot every time. In summer, try the refreshing cold cherry soup, a local specialty.
Szent István király út 6, Kalocsa, Bács-Kiskun, 6300, Hungary78-463–102Known For
- Home-style cooking with lots of paprika and mushrooms
- Cold cherry soup
- Garden dining in summer
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon, Reservations essential -
12. Mediterraneo
$$ | | HungarianNothing about the menu accounts for the name, but this pleasant eatery is popular for generous portions of homey, unpretentious traditional Hungarian dishes. Meat lovers will appreciate a hearty steak or veal chops served with dilled potatoes. For a lighter meal, forgo the fried fish fillet in favor of baked salmon with steamed veggies. There are also plenty of salads and side dishes for vegetarians. The menu in English is a plus, as is its location, a short walk from the town center in view of the bridge.
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13. Palacsintavár
$$ | |This hip little cellar establishment, adorned with funky wall (and ceiling) art from Dalí prints to cigarette packs, is the place to have your fill of Hungary's famous rolled-up pancake, the palacsinta. You can choose from any of more than two dozen varieties, from the "Boss's Favorite" (with a filling of pork knuckle, beans, cabbage, and sour cream) to the "Spring Pancake" (sheep's cheese with dill and chives), to banana pancakes with vanilla cream. Servings are lavish and prices quite reasonable. If you order a meat- or vegetable-filled palacsinta, you might ask them to take it easy on the salt.
Dobó István utca 9, Eger, Heves, 3300, Hungary36-413–980Known For
- Both savory and sweet pancakes
- Cellar is pleasantly cool on a hot summer day
- Food can be a little salty
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14. Pampas Argentin Steakhouse
$$$$ | Belváros |Meat lovers will be spoiled for choice at this dedicated steak house specializing in imported Argentine beef, where cuts difficult to find in Hungary (like rib eye and New York strip) are aged and lovingly grilled. Steaks can be ordered by weight and come with classic side dishes like jacket potatoes and creamed spinach. The mostly Hungarian wine list is affordable and well-suited to juicy beef dinners.
Vámház körút 6, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary1-411–1750Known For
- Reasonable prices for quality meat
- Hard-to-find Wagyu burgers
- Tasty homemade cheesecake to finish
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15. Promenade
$$ | |Endowed with an elegant-country dining room, a 16th-century vaulted wine cellar for tastings, a sprawling garden terrace with stunning views of the Danube, and a menu of enticing farm-to-table dishes, what's not to love? The rather limited menu highlights Hungarian game and fish, with traditional dishes such as venison goulash with potato fritters, crispy roast duck with baked apples, and panfried trout with parsley potatoes. The emphasis on food-and-fine-wine pairings keeps a multitude of loyal diners coming back.
Futó utca 4, Szentendre, Pest, 2000, Hungary26-312--626Known For
- Locally sourced game and lamb
- Few options for vegetarians
- Extensive menu of about 60 Hungarian wines
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16. Régimódi
$$$ | | Eastern EuropeanThis restaurant, which has an excellent wine list and specializes in fish and game dishes, is practically on Fø tér. Lace curtains, antique knickknacks, and lovely old paintings give the small upstairs dining room—which is air-conditioned and no-smoking—a homey intimacy; and, perhaps, the restaurant its name: Old-Fashioned (in the best sense, mind you). The downstairs dining room also has a certain antiques-induced charm to it, while the comparatively colorless seating out front carries only the advantage of allowing you to people-watch. The summer terrace, likewise upstairs, is a delightful place to dine alfresco and look out over the red-tile rooftops.
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17. Trattoria PomoD'oro
$$$ | 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, Hungary1-302–6473Known For
- Large menu of grilled foods and pizzas
- Good selection of both Italian and Hungarian wines
- Rustic Tuscan decor
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
18. 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, Hungary1-327–0045Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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