Budapest
A little out of the way, but handy for the Hungarian Natural History Museum and the Népliget bus station, this spacious, functional-looking restaurant has…
Budapest
A little out of the way, but handy for the Hungarian Natural History Museum and the Népliget bus station, this spacious, functional-looking restaurant has…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
‘Black Foot’ (a type of Spanish cured ham) is a lovely Spanish tapas bar and restaurant that serves such standards as calamares a la romana (fried…
Budapest
Budapest knew it had arrived when a branch of the favourite canteen of the London glitterati opened here. As elsewhere, Nobu is minimalist in decor and…
Budapest
An authentic slice of Spain in the backstreets of Budapest, Padrón is passionately run by well-informed staff and expertly trained chefs. There's a great…
Castle District
With stellar service and beautiful presentation, the 'Golden Caviar’ serves Russian food like you've never seen it. We can't fault the flavours – the home…
Budapest
It's difficult not to love this bistro for its excellent Hungarian wine selection (more than 100 vintages from five regions), the food and the fabulous…
Budapest
This Michelin-starred eatery adjacent to (and owned by) Gerbeaud has taken it upon its own lofty shoulders to modernise Hungarian cuisine, and its six…
Budapest
This new kid on the block in Southern Pest – a transplant from Keszthely on the Balaton – has a lakeside vibe, with whitewashed clapboard terrace, lots of…
Budapest
It's a little bit pricey for what and where it is, but Ooh la la, c'est si bon! A family-run bouchon (small restaurant) with a warm welcome and an art…
Castle District
'Rumour' (not 'Fame'!) and its food are what’s on cognoscenti's lips in Budapest these days. An inventive menu of mostly fish and poultry displaying Asian…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
This ultra-chic, über-under-designed place (if such a thing is possible) is done in blues and muted browns and russets with a steel trim. It could be in…
Budapest
Owned by local celebrity chef Zoltán Feke, Petrus offers French bistro cooking: boeuf bourguignon, duck confit and snails done in a profusion of ways. The…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
This old-style eatery faces (and, in the warmer weather, has outside seating in) Óbuda’s most beautiful and historical square. Try the signature halászlé …
Óbuda & Buda Hills
Auntie Náncsi (Hungarian for any loopy old lady) has long been a favourite with locals and expats alike, and she’s very much of sound mind. Located up in…
Budapest
This handy branch of the popular Middle Eastern chain serves cheap, reliable and tasty (mostly) veggie dishes such as shakshuka (eggs cooked in a tomato…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
Next to a tram depot (remíz) in the Buda Hills, this veritable though somewhat shabby institution remains popular for its reliable food (try the meats…
Budapest
This wonderful place housed in an outbuilding of the royal palace, a few steps to the southwest and across from the main HÉV train station, serves…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
Sister-restaurant to Bock Bisztro, this almost-luxurious place in the Buda Hills caters to the well-heeled denizens of district XII. The tapas (from…
Budapest
With an enormous outdoor terrace and a cavernous interior, Kiosk wears many hats. It's a casual place to grab an imaginatively prepared lunch midweek (two…
Budapest
Next door to a much more extravagant trattoria bearing the same name, on a street locals call 'Via Italia', this Italian delicatessen-caterer has a little…
Budapest
This quaint Hungarian restaurant with long wooden tables and old photos on the wall is quite a find in deepest Józsefváros. Dishes mingle Hungarian and…
Budapest
If you like the idea of dining on a two-level boat but still remaining tethered to the bank, Spoon is for you. The choice of seating is legion: cafe,…
Budapest
If your level of hunger could be described as ravenous, visit this butcher-caterer (a disznótor is where the porker is turned into sausages and other…
Budapest
It's difficult to say whether this is an Asian restaurant or a temple. The focal point in the dimmed lighting is a giant golden Buddha, the furnishings…
Budapest
The restaurant that set a new benchmark for Budapest early in the new millennium has changed its spots and gone all Italian on us. OK, it’s ubertrendy and…
Castle District
The ‘Duck’ (on the corner of Duck St) is the place to go, well, ‘quackers’, though you need not restrict yourself to the eight dishes with a bill …
Óbuda & Buda Hills
In a lovely old townhouse, this rustic place established by former hotel chef Joe Earthy – hey, that’s what his name means! – some years back still serves…
Budapest
What was once one of our favourite bistros in Budapest has moved to newer and bigger and brighter premises and has caught the attention of hipster…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
Located in the heart of the Jewish district, Kádár is one of the most popular and authentic étkezdék (canteens that serve simple dishes) you’ll find in…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
Sourcing its ingredients from the farmers selling their wares at the Szimpla Farmers' Market across the road on Sundays, this lovely, rustic and very…
Budapest
Hidden in a backstreet beside the ruins of the old city wall, this small cafe is popular with locals and visitors alike for its cosy vintage decor and all…
Budapest
If you’re hankering for a fix of authentic Indian curry or tandoori in a bright, upbeat environment, look no further than this attractive eatery just east…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
This is one of those simple ideas that make you wonder why it hadn't been done before. Chicken – that's it – expertly grilled on an open fire (where fuego…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
This cafe serves sweets and savoury snacks that are raw, vegan, and gluten- and dairy-free. No soy, no refined sugar, no GMO. Try the chocolate cake with…
Óbuda & Buda Hills
This refined Buda Hills spot is a good place to come for hearty indigenous fare, such as duck leg in orange sauce (3800Ft), at modest prices. The name…
Budapest
This pleasant ‘beer restaurant’ in Újlipótváros serves Belgian (and some Hungarian) specialities, including its namesake, those much-loved bivalves,…
Budapest
The simple, classy 'Wine Court', where almost five-dozen Hungarian wines are available by the glass and the food – especially duck – is taken pretty…
Budapest
This ever-so-traditional Hungarian eatery with a retro shop sign in front has been serving up classic gulyásleves (hearty beef soup; 1390Ft), veal stew…
Budapest
Set in an 18th-century inn literally down the steps from the southern end of Castle Hill (views!), the ‘Golden Stag’ serves up some very meaty and unusual…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
The ever popular Pata Negra tapas mini-chain in Budapest has exchanged small plates for a spit (asador) at this new location and is grilling up a storm…