The Best Restaurant in Budapest, Hungary

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ÉS Bisztró

$$$$ | Belváros

With an expansive terrace on swanky Fashion Street, as well as an appealing interior connected to the Kempinski hotel, this bistro is a popular choice for lunch and dinner. Steak is the specialty here, with excellent cuts of Austrian Alpine, Angus, and Wagyu beefregulars can even get a personalized steak knife, which is displayed in a glass cabinet between meals—but there are plenty of other options too, from salads to soups, grilled duck liver to pan-seared salmon. Vegetarian and (especially) vegan options are limited, but the beetroot burger is a popular choice; the goat cheese is optional. For dessert, order the decadent "ÉS triple chocolate brownie," served with chocolate-caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Deák Ferenc utca 12, Budapest, 1052, Hungary
20-474--5000
Known For
  • Superb steaks
  • Terrace on a lively shopping street
  • Tasty lángos starter with burrata and mangalica ham

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