Restaurants near Budapest Sofitel Atrium Hotel
Jan 17th, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Restaurants near Budapest Sofitel Atrium Hotel
We will be in Budapest June 9 & 10 and are looking for restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Is it possible to get a good Hungarian evening meal (without wine) for $10-15.00 USD. How far is it to walk across the Chain Bridge and are there any interesting places there to eat? There are so many reports about Grundels and I know it is much more but what is the average price of a meal there? I know there are many eating places mentioned in other posts but I am not sure where they are in reference to our hotel. Is this a problem being a weekend? Thanks so much
Jan 17th, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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You do mean per person? I hope so. Times have changed there. Fatal is off Vaci utca. It is down in the basement like. Great food!! Good prices for the amount you are served. The Stuffed cabbage is out of this world! It has Hungarian saugage in it too. One order of that is enough for two people I think. As for the Chain bridge The walk isn't that bad because even the older folk walk across it. I've crossed but never timed it. It was a very nice walk. Most people just stroll across it and take thier time. You'll love it there! I'll be there the same time you are there, with my husband. This will be his first trip there, I go there every year..I miss Beautiful Hungary!!! I stay with family and friends so i don't know about hotels. But IBUSZ is a great place to find a room. You tell them you don't want pay over $$'s and they find it for you. I would never pay a 100.00's to sleep a night!!! Take care and have fun! Who knows maybe we'll bump into each other there! Alizka
Jan 17th, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Yes, I meant to say $10-15.00pp. We are taking an Avalon River Cruise so that is the hotel we were given. We are in the older group but have walked all over China and 12 hours in NYC with only a lunch break. I hope we can "talk" more. We are going with another couple and we "Shop til we Drop". Thanks for your reply. I will put that restaurant on my list.
Jan 18th, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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A few recommendations for restaurants around the Sofitel:
Since I am guiding people around I have visited most of Budapest tourist area restaurants quite a few times and thats why my recommendations are based on multiple visits. I would never ever advise a restaurant after a single visit.
Probably the best option for you (vicinity and price range) is the one under the Gerbeaud café, the Gerbeaud Brewery. It is just a 3 minute stroll from the Sofitel. It is in the same building with the café in the basement, however I would not recommend the café itself, it is ONLY a place to see and to be seen otherwise just a typically overpriced tourist attraction. Try the Muvesz Kavehaz or the Zsolnay Caffe in the Hotel Taverna instead. This one is probably the best in town and they serve everything in the world famous Zsolnay porcelain sets.
For a stylish meal in an exclusive ambience with Gypsy music try the Nosztalgia which is also just a 5 minutes walk from the Sofitel. The food is very good as well. This one along with the Kogart (Andrassy ut 112 a few steps from the Heroes Square. This one is an absolute number 1 for me for the time being) is much better in every single sense than the strictly living on its fame but nothing else Gundel. Price range for both around $ 25.00pp.
Well as for the Fatal, sorry Alice, but I have stopped visiting it some time ago and absolutely not recommending it to anyone else. Now its an absolute Disneyworld type attraction with very mediocre food. Maybe you were lucky during your last visit but the food over there is very touristy and I still can not get rid of that over burned oil taste that comes with whatever you order. I would definitely recommend the Alfoldi instead. A little, nice restaurant on Kecskemeti st.4. Absolutely the same distance (and direction as well) from the Sofitel as the Fatal, around 15-20 minutes from your Hotel. They serve the most typical Hungarian flare from the Great Plain (a region in Hungary). Typical Hungarian decorations, very reasonably priced as well (around $ 12-15.00pp). Take in mind the kitchen closes at 10:00 pm. So be there before 9:30 pm.
Best regards,
Bela Lukacs
Since I am guiding people around I have visited most of Budapest tourist area restaurants quite a few times and thats why my recommendations are based on multiple visits. I would never ever advise a restaurant after a single visit.
Probably the best option for you (vicinity and price range) is the one under the Gerbeaud café, the Gerbeaud Brewery. It is just a 3 minute stroll from the Sofitel. It is in the same building with the café in the basement, however I would not recommend the café itself, it is ONLY a place to see and to be seen otherwise just a typically overpriced tourist attraction. Try the Muvesz Kavehaz or the Zsolnay Caffe in the Hotel Taverna instead. This one is probably the best in town and they serve everything in the world famous Zsolnay porcelain sets.
For a stylish meal in an exclusive ambience with Gypsy music try the Nosztalgia which is also just a 5 minutes walk from the Sofitel. The food is very good as well. This one along with the Kogart (Andrassy ut 112 a few steps from the Heroes Square. This one is an absolute number 1 for me for the time being) is much better in every single sense than the strictly living on its fame but nothing else Gundel. Price range for both around $ 25.00pp.
Well as for the Fatal, sorry Alice, but I have stopped visiting it some time ago and absolutely not recommending it to anyone else. Now its an absolute Disneyworld type attraction with very mediocre food. Maybe you were lucky during your last visit but the food over there is very touristy and I still can not get rid of that over burned oil taste that comes with whatever you order. I would definitely recommend the Alfoldi instead. A little, nice restaurant on Kecskemeti st.4. Absolutely the same distance (and direction as well) from the Sofitel as the Fatal, around 15-20 minutes from your Hotel. They serve the most typical Hungarian flare from the Great Plain (a region in Hungary). Typical Hungarian decorations, very reasonably priced as well (around $ 12-15.00pp). Take in mind the kitchen closes at 10:00 pm. So be there before 9:30 pm.
Best regards,
Bela Lukacs
Jan 18th, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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you can skip gundel unless you want to pay $6 for a pitcher of water.
teh place is very attractive, but all of our meals elsewhere were just as good or better.
we went to a buffet on sunday with music, so it was a nice atmosphere.. but enjoyed its sister restaurant the "Owl's something" behind it very much.
you will love budapest.
we enjoyed a late night drink on floating barge restaurant cafè called "spoon café". great view from chain bridge from there at night.
you can take a bus from your hotel across the bridge up to the castle hill.
teh place is very attractive, but all of our meals elsewhere were just as good or better.
we went to a buffet on sunday with music, so it was a nice atmosphere.. but enjoyed its sister restaurant the "Owl's something" behind it very much.
you will love budapest.
we enjoyed a late night drink on floating barge restaurant cafè called "spoon café". great view from chain bridge from there at night.
you can take a bus from your hotel across the bridge up to the castle hill.
Jan 18th, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Okszi,
Gundel?? $25.00 pp??? In what year?? I was charged $6.00 for a bottle of water alone! I went there at lunch time in 1999, the food big a disappointment for the price I paid!! Lunch was $20.00's for the lowest priced meal and that was in 1999! We went in to check it out last year and the price went up even higher, And you had better Dress up if you go there!!! Amd for the Alfoldi, I have heard very good things about that place. I have never ate there so I not up on the prices. Thank you for reminding me of that one.
okszi, These folks are looking for more Reasonable Hungarian style food I'm sure. And Believe me there are plenty out there, but I kind of just walk around and find them while I'm there.
Also at night on the weekends the bridge is closed to traffic, they have all kinds of music and booths opened and fire works in the evening. It lots of fun just walk around. So forget the bus in the evening. I know the in outs of Budapest, I just am not good at the names of the streets. I'm so sorry.
syblbea, The best thing you can do is keep a look out for where the locals go, then you will find a good Hungarain Resturant and reasonable priced too. Believe me those other places mentioned by okszi are high end! Kavehaz or the Zsolnay Caffe? you will not get out of there without paying less $25.00 pp and that is with out drinks, Been there too.
As lincasanova said, The Owl resturant is Great! It is near the city park and the Amustment park, Also Hotel Liget is close by too. Just some land marks to help you.
I have a cell phone that I bought in Hungary several years ago, and it still works great. I just refill it when I return there. I always have about 30 minutes saved in too for my return there. It use to be Westel, now it's T Mobil. So I can call you hotel when you get if you like.
I live 20 miles outside of Boston now, but I was raised in New Jersey. I lived in Western PA for many years too. Loved it there. Hope to hear from you. Alizka
Gundel?? $25.00 pp??? In what year?? I was charged $6.00 for a bottle of water alone! I went there at lunch time in 1999, the food big a disappointment for the price I paid!! Lunch was $20.00's for the lowest priced meal and that was in 1999! We went in to check it out last year and the price went up even higher, And you had better Dress up if you go there!!! Amd for the Alfoldi, I have heard very good things about that place. I have never ate there so I not up on the prices. Thank you for reminding me of that one.
okszi, These folks are looking for more Reasonable Hungarian style food I'm sure. And Believe me there are plenty out there, but I kind of just walk around and find them while I'm there.
Also at night on the weekends the bridge is closed to traffic, they have all kinds of music and booths opened and fire works in the evening. It lots of fun just walk around. So forget the bus in the evening. I know the in outs of Budapest, I just am not good at the names of the streets. I'm so sorry.
syblbea, The best thing you can do is keep a look out for where the locals go, then you will find a good Hungarain Resturant and reasonable priced too. Believe me those other places mentioned by okszi are high end! Kavehaz or the Zsolnay Caffe? you will not get out of there without paying less $25.00 pp and that is with out drinks, Been there too.
As lincasanova said, The Owl resturant is Great! It is near the city park and the Amustment park, Also Hotel Liget is close by too. Just some land marks to help you.
I have a cell phone that I bought in Hungary several years ago, and it still works great. I just refill it when I return there. I always have about 30 minutes saved in too for my return there. It use to be Westel, now it's T Mobil. So I can call you hotel when you get if you like.
I live 20 miles outside of Boston now, but I was raised in New Jersey. I lived in Western PA for many years too. Loved it there. Hope to hear from you. Alizka
Jan 19th, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Bagylovar (Owls Castle) is the sister restaurant to Grundel and is literally around the corner from it. Has both indoor and outdoor seating, and is staffed by all women. We had lunch there last year and not only was the service great but so was the food at very reasonable prices.
If the weather is nice during your visit, why stay indoors to eat? There are quite a few places along the Embankment (Pest side of the Danube) that have excellent food and great views of the river. All restaurants post prices and menu's are listed in several languages.
Budapest is a beautiful city with lots to offer so make the most of your short visit!
If the weather is nice during your visit, why stay indoors to eat? There are quite a few places along the Embankment (Pest side of the Danube) that have excellent food and great views of the river. All restaurants post prices and menu's are listed in several languages.
Budapest is a beautiful city with lots to offer so make the most of your short visit!
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Jan 19th, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Thanks for all your replys and suggestions. We were scheduled to arrive in the very late afternoon but paid more to take a flight that would arrive earlier, so yes, we will really have to make the most of the day. We plan on looking for handicrafts, linens, porcelain and Christmas ornaments (in June) the first day and then we have a tour on the second day. Very excited about the Chain Bridge at night time. Are there eating stalls there on the bridge? We love trying out new things and places. We are 65 but are still the "young" senior citizens. Thanks again.
Jan 20th, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Hi again, Yes there are many eating stalls. Every year they are adding more new stalls! I always try and look for small alley ways for little shops that sell things much cheaper than Vaci utca area. There is also the big Market. I go to what we would call here flea markets. They are so much to go to. Haggle haggle haggle!!! They love it! I'm 50, and My husband will be 59 soon, but he is leaving Hungary June 5th to return home. I can't wait for him to finally meet my family and friends there. We will be Kind of celebrating our 10th year Anniversary. Alizka
Jan 21st, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Dear Alize,
The question was about restaurants around the Sofitel. Thats why I recommended the Gerbaud Brasserie in the basement of the Gerbeaud Cafe, and the Nostalgy for a more stylish dinner. Both are within 5 minutes from the Sofitel.
In the Gerbaud Brasserie you can DEFINITELY have a diner for 2 persons for $ 15.00pp and the food is good!
Now for the Gundel: You dont have to be dressed in a special way. Only for men jackets are required. If you dont have it they will rent you one.
The prices in 1999????????????
Being a private guide and since 30 % of my clients are from Russia thats why with them I have to visit only the most expensive restaurants whether I like it or not (they dont go to el cheepo places!!!). So I am very much updated on all the prices.
This is a sample from the Gundels menu for dishes around $ 20.00 as for yesterday, January 20, 2006:
Magnate Gulyás with little pinched Dumplings
4.870 HUF / 19,50 €
Roasted Medaillons of Pork, grilled under Cheese Blanket
4.310 HUF / 17,50 €
This was taken from the online version, but in the restaurant menu you can find quite a few dishes within that price range.
For 4-6 bucks you can have very good coffees, a bottle of Evian 0,33 will cost you $ 3.00 etc, etc.
Also you can have complete menus like these with drinks inclusive!!!!!!!!!! I have to add that those are not just drinks. These are the best wines available in the country!
Our menu offers
TRADITIONAL AND NEW GUNDEL CREATIONS
Bundle of Ham of Roe-Deer on a Porcelain Spoon
A classic Foie Gras Terrine seasoned with Tokaji Aszú
GUNDEL TOKAJI MUSCAT LUNEL, SWEET 2001
Tarragon scented Venison Ragout Soup with sour Apple
Slice of River Catfish sautéed with Hungarian Truffles
NESZMÉLYI OLASZRIZLING 2003 ÁKOS KAMOCSAY
Smoked Beefsteak with dried Cranberries, baked Squash, Chestnuts and Polenta Roll
GUNDEL EGRI CABERNET SAUVIGNON
GOLD SELECTION BARRIQUE 2000
The Classic Crêpe à la Gundel with a Basket of Orange Ice Cream
GUNDEL TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 BUTTS 2000
17.500 HUF / 70,00 €
The price of the menu includes the 5 glasses of wine too
A GOURMETS DINNER
with our surprise
A Spoon of Beluga Caviar
FRANÇOIS PRESIDENT BRUT 1999
Gently smoked King Prawn with Ruccola Salad
enriched with a Cream of Balsamic Vinegar
GUNDEL EGRI CHARDONNAY BARRIQUE 2002
Double Broth of Pheasant with stuffed Morel
Grilled Slice of Foie Gras on a Walnut Brioche with baked Apple Slices
GUNDEL TOKAJI MUSCAT LUNEL SWEET 2001
Oven-baked Saddle of Roe-Deer with Red Wine Sauce,
Forest Mushrooms and Chestnuts
GUNDEL EGRI BIKAVÉR GOLD SELECTION BARRIQUE 1999
A tasting of Őrség Búzás Farms Goat Cheeses
Tokaj Wine Scoop in Crispy Pastry Ring
GUNDEL TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 BUTTS 2000
22.500 HUF / 90,00 €
The price of the menu includes the 5 glasses of wine too.
LIGHT CUISINE
Baked Aubergine and Paprika Terrine with Ruccola and baked Beetroot, seasoned with Balsamic Vinegar
Squash Cream Soup with Chanterelle Mushroom
Bombolini (spicy Sheep Cheese baked in Strudel Purse
served with roasted Green Pepper Sauce)
Penne with Blue Cheese in a crisp Cheese Basket with Mushroom Soufflé,
Carrot Galette and grilled Vegetables
Peach Sorbet with Fruits
10.900 HUF / 43,50 €
Price range from $ 55.00 to $ 110.00pp.
Since Ive been to the US 6 times and guiding/driving my clients to other European countries I can absolutely declare that in a restaurant of that class anywhere in the US or Western Europe you would pay the double for any of these menus at least!
OK. Now for the Zyolnay Cafe. Last time there were 5 of us and with sandwiches, cakes, coffees and drinks we paid around $ 50.00 and it was a few weeks ago.
These are a few samples from their menu:
Coffee specialities
Espresso Coffee 350.-
Cappuccino 450.-
Viennese Coffee 450.-
American Coffee 450.-
Bailey's Mocha (Baileys, Espresso Coffee, Whipped Cream) 890.-
Irish Coffee (Jameson, Espresso Coffee, Whipped Cream) 940.-
Hot Dishes
Omelette with Ham, Mushrooms and Cheese 990.-
Viennese Sausage, with Horse-radish Cream and Mustard 1.200.-
Sandwiches
with Cheese 690.-
with Ham 690.-
with Salami 890.-
with Smoked Rib 890.-
with Salmon 990.-
with Grilled Cheese and Roast Chicken 1090.-
with Bacon and Roast Chicken 1090.-
with Grilled Cheese and Vegetables 1090.-
Cakes
De Luxe Apricot Cake 430.-
De Luxe Apple Cake 430.-
De Luxe Plum Cake 430.-
Ricotta Cake 430.-
Raspberry Jelly Cake with Cottage Cheese 430.-
Apricot Cheesecake 490.-
Chocolate Cake Dobos Style (melted sugar top) with a twist 490.-
Ice-cream Cups
1 Scoop of Ice-Cream 180.-
Whipped Cream 130.-
Black Forest
vanilla, chocolate, amarena cherry, cherry liqueur, whipped cream, cherry topping 820.-
Tropicana
strawberry, sour cherry, red currant, fruit salad, whipped cream, strawberry topping
750.-
Apenta Mineral Water (sparkling/still) 0,25 l 390.-
Römerquelle 0,33 l 490.-
Aqua Panna (still) 0,5 l 650.-
San Pellegrino 0,5 l 650.-
Evian 0,33 l 650.-
Prices include VAT and are set in HUF.
If you divide those by 207 (this is the exchange rate as of today for Forint/USD) you will have the prices in $ US, so your comment: ! Kavehaz or the Zsolnay Caffe? you will not get out of there without paying less $25.00 pp and that is with out drinks, Been there too is very, very far from reality. The prices of the Gerbeaud Cafe are approximately the same but the Zsolnay is solar miles better!
Last but not least!
Sorry folks the bridge info is true only to a very limited portion:
They do that closing only in the summer and for only very limited occasions.
First time this year it will be closed on June 17th for the so called bridge holiday with fireworks etc. as a part of the so called Budapest farewell (to Soviet troops) festival. Next time it will be closed for Saturday night and Sunday a few times in July and August but without those great scale festivities like on June 17th.
But sylbea instead of the bridge festival you will have a chance to watch the Danube Festival from June 9-18. Its a huge event with participants (folk dancers) from all over the world. Most of the events will be held on the Margaret Island Open Air stage, Vorosmarty Square (3 minutes from the Sofitel) and in the Vajdahunyadvara (City Park Castle).
Hope this info helps a bit.
Best regards,
Bela Lukacs
The question was about restaurants around the Sofitel. Thats why I recommended the Gerbaud Brasserie in the basement of the Gerbeaud Cafe, and the Nostalgy for a more stylish dinner. Both are within 5 minutes from the Sofitel.
In the Gerbaud Brasserie you can DEFINITELY have a diner for 2 persons for $ 15.00pp and the food is good!
Now for the Gundel: You dont have to be dressed in a special way. Only for men jackets are required. If you dont have it they will rent you one.
The prices in 1999????????????
Being a private guide and since 30 % of my clients are from Russia thats why with them I have to visit only the most expensive restaurants whether I like it or not (they dont go to el cheepo places!!!). So I am very much updated on all the prices.
This is a sample from the Gundels menu for dishes around $ 20.00 as for yesterday, January 20, 2006:
Magnate Gulyás with little pinched Dumplings
4.870 HUF / 19,50 €
Roasted Medaillons of Pork, grilled under Cheese Blanket
4.310 HUF / 17,50 €
This was taken from the online version, but in the restaurant menu you can find quite a few dishes within that price range.
For 4-6 bucks you can have very good coffees, a bottle of Evian 0,33 will cost you $ 3.00 etc, etc.
Also you can have complete menus like these with drinks inclusive!!!!!!!!!! I have to add that those are not just drinks. These are the best wines available in the country!
Our menu offers
TRADITIONAL AND NEW GUNDEL CREATIONS
Bundle of Ham of Roe-Deer on a Porcelain Spoon
A classic Foie Gras Terrine seasoned with Tokaji Aszú
GUNDEL TOKAJI MUSCAT LUNEL, SWEET 2001
Tarragon scented Venison Ragout Soup with sour Apple
Slice of River Catfish sautéed with Hungarian Truffles
NESZMÉLYI OLASZRIZLING 2003 ÁKOS KAMOCSAY
Smoked Beefsteak with dried Cranberries, baked Squash, Chestnuts and Polenta Roll
GUNDEL EGRI CABERNET SAUVIGNON
GOLD SELECTION BARRIQUE 2000
The Classic Crêpe à la Gundel with a Basket of Orange Ice Cream
GUNDEL TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 BUTTS 2000
17.500 HUF / 70,00 €
The price of the menu includes the 5 glasses of wine too
A GOURMETS DINNER
with our surprise
A Spoon of Beluga Caviar
FRANÇOIS PRESIDENT BRUT 1999
Gently smoked King Prawn with Ruccola Salad
enriched with a Cream of Balsamic Vinegar
GUNDEL EGRI CHARDONNAY BARRIQUE 2002
Double Broth of Pheasant with stuffed Morel
Grilled Slice of Foie Gras on a Walnut Brioche with baked Apple Slices
GUNDEL TOKAJI MUSCAT LUNEL SWEET 2001
Oven-baked Saddle of Roe-Deer with Red Wine Sauce,
Forest Mushrooms and Chestnuts
GUNDEL EGRI BIKAVÉR GOLD SELECTION BARRIQUE 1999
A tasting of Őrség Búzás Farms Goat Cheeses
Tokaj Wine Scoop in Crispy Pastry Ring
GUNDEL TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 BUTTS 2000
22.500 HUF / 90,00 €
The price of the menu includes the 5 glasses of wine too.
LIGHT CUISINE
Baked Aubergine and Paprika Terrine with Ruccola and baked Beetroot, seasoned with Balsamic Vinegar
Squash Cream Soup with Chanterelle Mushroom
Bombolini (spicy Sheep Cheese baked in Strudel Purse
served with roasted Green Pepper Sauce)
Penne with Blue Cheese in a crisp Cheese Basket with Mushroom Soufflé,
Carrot Galette and grilled Vegetables
Peach Sorbet with Fruits
10.900 HUF / 43,50 €
Price range from $ 55.00 to $ 110.00pp.
Since Ive been to the US 6 times and guiding/driving my clients to other European countries I can absolutely declare that in a restaurant of that class anywhere in the US or Western Europe you would pay the double for any of these menus at least!
OK. Now for the Zyolnay Cafe. Last time there were 5 of us and with sandwiches, cakes, coffees and drinks we paid around $ 50.00 and it was a few weeks ago.
These are a few samples from their menu:
Coffee specialities
Espresso Coffee 350.-
Cappuccino 450.-
Viennese Coffee 450.-
American Coffee 450.-
Bailey's Mocha (Baileys, Espresso Coffee, Whipped Cream) 890.-
Irish Coffee (Jameson, Espresso Coffee, Whipped Cream) 940.-
Hot Dishes
Omelette with Ham, Mushrooms and Cheese 990.-
Viennese Sausage, with Horse-radish Cream and Mustard 1.200.-
Sandwiches
with Cheese 690.-
with Ham 690.-
with Salami 890.-
with Smoked Rib 890.-
with Salmon 990.-
with Grilled Cheese and Roast Chicken 1090.-
with Bacon and Roast Chicken 1090.-
with Grilled Cheese and Vegetables 1090.-
Cakes
De Luxe Apricot Cake 430.-
De Luxe Apple Cake 430.-
De Luxe Plum Cake 430.-
Ricotta Cake 430.-
Raspberry Jelly Cake with Cottage Cheese 430.-
Apricot Cheesecake 490.-
Chocolate Cake Dobos Style (melted sugar top) with a twist 490.-
Ice-cream Cups
1 Scoop of Ice-Cream 180.-
Whipped Cream 130.-
Black Forest
vanilla, chocolate, amarena cherry, cherry liqueur, whipped cream, cherry topping 820.-
Tropicana
strawberry, sour cherry, red currant, fruit salad, whipped cream, strawberry topping
750.-
Apenta Mineral Water (sparkling/still) 0,25 l 390.-
Römerquelle 0,33 l 490.-
Aqua Panna (still) 0,5 l 650.-
San Pellegrino 0,5 l 650.-
Evian 0,33 l 650.-
Prices include VAT and are set in HUF.
If you divide those by 207 (this is the exchange rate as of today for Forint/USD) you will have the prices in $ US, so your comment: ! Kavehaz or the Zsolnay Caffe? you will not get out of there without paying less $25.00 pp and that is with out drinks, Been there too is very, very far from reality. The prices of the Gerbeaud Cafe are approximately the same but the Zsolnay is solar miles better!
Last but not least!
Sorry folks the bridge info is true only to a very limited portion:
They do that closing only in the summer and for only very limited occasions.
First time this year it will be closed on June 17th for the so called bridge holiday with fireworks etc. as a part of the so called Budapest farewell (to Soviet troops) festival. Next time it will be closed for Saturday night and Sunday a few times in July and August but without those great scale festivities like on June 17th.
But sylbea instead of the bridge festival you will have a chance to watch the Danube Festival from June 9-18. Its a huge event with participants (folk dancers) from all over the world. Most of the events will be held on the Margaret Island Open Air stage, Vorosmarty Square (3 minutes from the Sofitel) and in the Vajdahunyadvara (City Park Castle).
Hope this info helps a bit.
Best regards,
Bela Lukacs
Jan 21st, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Hello Bela,
I was searching the internet last night about Budapest and found "Duna World Carnival". I am presuming this is the same thing you were refering to in your last post. It sounds very interesting and I am going to start a new thread because there could be others that might want to learn about this. I would assume this would be a great Sat. night adventure. It is too bad we are not there the second weekend but I am sure it will be just as enjoyable.
Many thanks.
I was searching the internet last night about Budapest and found "Duna World Carnival". I am presuming this is the same thing you were refering to in your last post. It sounds very interesting and I am going to start a new thread because there could be others that might want to learn about this. I would assume this would be a great Sat. night adventure. It is too bad we are not there the second weekend but I am sure it will be just as enjoyable.
Many thanks.
Jan 22nd, 2006 | 06:07 AM
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Hello Sylbea,
You are right, this is the same festival.
Here is a website where you can have more info on any events and happenings in Budapest:
http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/calend...on_and_picture
Best regards,
Bela Lukacs
You are right, this is the same festival.
Here is a website where you can have more info on any events and happenings in Budapest:
http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/calend...on_and_picture
Best regards,
Bela Lukacs
Jan 24th, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Hello Images,
Speaking frankly I never attended any of those festivals. I am a guide so I am guiding people around and have no time for visiting these events personally. The best bet is probably to walk around the above specified places, listen to the music, watch the performances, have a couple of drinks (normally they sell beer or other alcoholic drinks around those places on the streets), so relax and enjoy it!
Speaking frankly I never attended any of those festivals. I am a guide so I am guiding people around and have no time for visiting these events personally. The best bet is probably to walk around the above specified places, listen to the music, watch the performances, have a couple of drinks (normally they sell beer or other alcoholic drinks around those places on the streets), so relax and enjoy it!
Feb 5th, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Dear Sylbea,
You can buy some handicrafts in the Market Hall on Friday, or Saturday till 2p.m. Sunday closed. Herend porclain is the most famous hungarian china in the world. There is a Herend shop just 1 corner from the Sofitel. Christmas ornaments, forget it in Budapest. Ask your Cruise Director, and you will get a brochure from about the best place in Germany, there is the most excellent Christmas Shop!
Ask your Cruise Director about the Restaurants, they will have maps, and all the info, you need.
You can buy some handicrafts in the Market Hall on Friday, or Saturday till 2p.m. Sunday closed. Herend porclain is the most famous hungarian china in the world. There is a Herend shop just 1 corner from the Sofitel. Christmas ornaments, forget it in Budapest. Ask your Cruise Director, and you will get a brochure from about the best place in Germany, there is the most excellent Christmas Shop!
Ask your Cruise Director about the Restaurants, they will have maps, and all the info, you need.
