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1. Centrál Kávéház
$$$$ | | CaféA classic turn-of-the-20th-century gathering spot for Hungarian writers of the Nyugat ( West ) magazine, this coffeehouse has endured two...
A classic turn-of-the-20th-century gathering spot for Hungarian writers of the Nyugat (West) magazine, this coffeehouse has endured two wars and a communist closure. For 19th-century grandeur in 21st-century comfort, this popular café can't be beat. Coffees are served on silver trays with glasses of mineral water just as in the old days, but these days they are enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort. The menu includes substantial dishes like hortobágyi palacsinta (meat pancakes with paprika sauce) and borjú paprikás (paprika veal stew) all day. Don't miss the excellent cakes and pastries, on view in a glass display case.
District V, Károlyi Mihály utca 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary30-382–3357 -
2. Kádár Étkezde
$$ | | HungarianKnown to locals as Kádár bácsi's (Uncle Kadar's place), this home-style family restaurant has been around for a while—long enough to have more...
Known to locals as Kádár bácsi's (Uncle Kadar's place), this home-style 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.
District VII, Klauzá tér 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1072, Hungary1-321–3622Restaurant Details
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3. Auguszt Cukrászda
$ | | CaféThis old-fashioned pastry shop has a loyal following for some of the lightest, most buttery pastries in Budapest. All the classic Hungarian...
This old-fashioned pastry shop 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. 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.
District V, Kossuth Lajos utca 14–16, Budapest, Budapest, 1053, Hungary1-337–6379Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. Closed 2 wks in Aug. -
4. Gerbeaud
$$$ | | CaféIt's hard to miss this grand coffeehouse, which has been selling its magnificent cakes at the north end of Vörösmarty tér since 1858. Accept...
It's hard to miss this grand coffeehouse, which has been selling its magnificent cakes at the north end of Vörösmarty tér since 1858. Accept that there are lots of tourists here at all times of the year. However, while the afternoon coffee and cake are pricey, the experience is pure Budapest. Those looking for something other than sweet will also find a bistro menu with Hungarian-style dishes. There's a full selection of cakes and sweets, including chocolates available to take away. The eponymous Gerbeaud cake is a moist chocolate and apricot creation that lasts for three to four weeks, but why wait that long?
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5. Gerlóczy Káveház
$$$ | | EuropeanThe green-and-yellow cane chairs and café tables of this elegant bistro remind you of a scene out of your favorite French movie. The terrace...
The green-and-yellow cane chairs and café tables of this elegant bistro remind you of a scene out of your favorite French movie. The terrace in the summertime is about the prettiest location for lunch in Budapest, on a quiet, leafy square tucked behind Váci utca. The menu has seasonal Hungarian favorites like sült libacomb (crispy goose leg) with red cabbage in winter, asparagus soup in the spring, but there are customers here all day long, drinking coffee and using the free wireless Internet service. Breakfast draws a big crowd on weekends. Come early for some of the city's fluffiest croissants.
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6. Kéhli
$$$$ | Óbuda | HungarianThis pricey but laid-back, sepia-toned neighborhood tavern is on a hard-to-find street near the Óbuda end of the Árpád Bridge. Practically all...
This pricey but laid-back, sepia-toned neighborhood tavern is on a hard-to-find street near the Óbuda end of the Árpád Bridge. Practically all the food here arrives in huge servings, which was just the way that Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy (to whom the restaurant is dedicated) liked it when he was a regular customer. Dishes like the hot pot with marrow bone and toast, or lecsó (a stew with a base of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and paprika) are great comfort food on a cool day, and Gypsy music livens up the place in the evenings.
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7. Kisharang Étkezde
$$ | St. Stephen's Basilica | HungarianThere are only three tables and a counter at this tiny home-style restaurant not far from the basilica. It gets a lunch crowd early and bustles...
There are only three tables and a counter at this tiny home-style restaurant not far from the basilica. It gets a lunch crowd early and bustles well into the late afternoon with downtown professional types, closing right after early dinner (by 8 pm). Dishes Hungarian grandmothers make, including goose-dumpling soup and stuffed cabbage with pork, elicit smiles from most patrons. Daily specials generally come in two sizes, but even the biggest is cheaper than anything else in this area.
District V, Október 6 utca 17, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary1-269–3861Restaurant Details
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8. Onyx
$$$$ | | HungarianOnyx distinguishes itself by being one of only five Budapest restaurants to earn a Michelin star, yet at the same time it remains somewhat affordable...
Onyx distinguishes itself by being one of only five Budapest restaurants to earn a Michelin star, yet at the same time it remains somewhat affordable by offering an inexpensive prix-fixe lunch menu. Dinner is another story, when exotic dishes like wild sea bass and outstanding local game fill the menu. Try the six-course Hungarian Evolution tasting menu, which is loaded with modern takes on Hungarian specialties like gulyas (goulash soup) and goose liver. Dinner will get inevitably pricey, but Onyx is still a good value for the quality of the experience. It's a modern, chic room, and you'll fit right in if you dress smartly.
Vörösmarty tér 7–8, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary30-508–0622Restaurant Details
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9. Pampas Argentine Steakhouse
$$$$ | | ArgentineFeel like a side of beef? You'll be spoiled for choice at this dedicated steak house specializing in imported Argentine beef. Cuts difficult...
Feel like a side of beef? You'll be spoiled for choice at this dedicated steak house specializing in imported Argentine beef. Cuts difficult to find in Hungary like rib eye and New York strip are aged and lovingly grilled in this sophisticated restaurant in central Pest. Steaks can be ordered by weight and come with classic side dishes like jacket potatoes and creamed spinach. The mostly Hungarian wine list is affordable and suited to juicy beef dinners. The cheesecake, while not quite Junior's, isn't bad for Central Europe.
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10. PomoD'oro
$$$ | St. Stephen's Basilica | ItalianReal Italian pizzas made to order in a brick oven attract a hungry business crowd during the week. Weekends find just as many people enjoying...
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.
District V, Arany János utca 9, Budapest, Budapest, 1051, Hungary1-302–6473 -
11. Trattoria Toscana
$$$ | | ItalianVisiting Italians tell us this popular trattoria feels pretty authentic, with its bustling waiters, rustic interior, and wooden tables filled...
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.
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