Restaurants in Northeastern Hungary
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Carpe Diem
With its hammock seats, greenery and serene atmosphere, this small teahouse in Debrecen is an oasis on a pedestrian street dominated by concrete eyesores. It stocks teas from around the world for instant consumption or later enjoyment.
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Fehérszarvas Vadásztanya
This is Eger's silver-service restaurant. But the 'White-Deer Hunters' Farm', as its name literally translates, with its game specialities and cellar setting, is really a place to enjoy in autumn and winter.
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Express
Northeast of the bus station, this large self-service restaurant is the place for a quick, cheap meal.
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Nótafa
There are a couple of csárdák (Hungarian-style inns) amid the wine cellars in Szépasszony-völgy, which at the end of the day are much of a muchness, but if you sit down to a meal here you'll most certainly be serenaded by Imré, an old, round chap who churns out Gypsy ballads on his whiny violin. We recommend Nótafa because it pays homage to the man, Imré; his photo takes pride of place over the dining area.
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Palacsintavár
Pop art and postcards line the walls and groovy music fills the rest of the space in this eclectic eatery. Palacsinták (crêpelike ‘pancakes’) here are served with an abundance of fresh vegetables, and range in flavour from Asian to Italian and back.
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Róza
Róza is a short walk from Kossuth tér, which is perfect for building up an appetite for the better-than-average Hungarian food served here. Its courtyard is peaceful, as long as the nearby petrol station isn't doing a roaring trade.
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Lucullus
Lucullus is a favourite with Debrecen locals who enjoy the restaurant's throne-like seating, convivial air and slow but attentive service. The menu is a varied selection of Hungarian dishes, including a couple of vegetarian options.
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Csokonai
This quality cellar-restaurant may be a pub to some but it's a far better restaurant to most. Medieval décor, sharp service and excellent Hungarian specialities all help to create one of Debrecen's top eating experiences.
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Flaska
Flaska is easily spotted on Miklós utca; the giant terracotta-red flask jutting out from the wall is a dead give-away. This basement restaurant comes locally recommended and serves up a storm of Hungarian cuisine.
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Morik Caffé
This mock-18th-century café in Debrecen has its waitresses running around in blue frocks and frilly white bonnets, which is either quaint or ridiculous depending on your taste. Either way, the coffee is great.
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Kisködmön
Hidden away down an uninviting alley is this wonderful restaurant, with décor that looks as though it belongs in the early 1800s. Food is traditionally prepared, with organic products as much as possible.
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Trófea
This traditional Hungarian restaurant, on the banks of the Vajas stream or Vajas-fok, has a peaceful ambience and serves hearty goulash and the like; insect repellent is mandatory for the terrace in summer.
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Galéria
With a cool interior, prompt service and an international menu (including curry!), Galéria rates as one of the best restaurants in Szolnok. Its outdoor seating in summer has views of the synagogue.
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Svejk
With the Slovakian border so close, it's surprising there aren't more restaurants like Svejk serving Czech and Slovakian dishes. The large covered inner courtyard is made for sampling a proper Budvar.
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Büfé Falatozó
In the fruit and vegetable market, this has more sausage varieties than you can shake a long roll of meat at. Try the 'inviting' liver and blood sausage; as they say, 'When in Rome…'
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Kassai
Kassai is very much a no-frills restaurant that has top-rate food, service and atmosphere. The menu is packed with Hungarian favourites and, with the Tisza so close, plenty of fish dishes.
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Tokaj
Next door to the hotel of the same name, Tokaj is a simple restaurant with a good fish selection and open terrace; it may be the only place open if you're dining after 21:00.
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Sörpince
Sörpince is a dark drinker's den with a surprisingly good menu of Hungarian dishes (with a few veggie options thrown in for fun) and comes locally recommended.
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Fehér Holló
This has a nice quiet spot near the canal and is a good choice for csárda-style Hungarian meals, especially if you're staying at Thermál Camping.
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Zorba Háza
Housed in a small shopping centre away from loud Rákóczi fejedelem útja, Zorba serves a mix of Greek and Italian food in blue-and-white surroundings.
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Öcsi & Fusek
This is not only popular for its great back courtyard but also for its hearty lunch-time set menu. It's also fashionable with workers needing a drink after work.
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Leveles
This is close to the thermal pools in a quiet park. Its German/Hungarian menu just keeps tallying up local recommendations, as does its large outdoor patio.
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Szántófer
The best choice in town for hearty, homestyle Hungarian, Szántófer oozes a rural-rustic atmosphere. Breakfasts (600Ft to 800Ft) here are particularly good.
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Gara
Gara has some of the best cakes and ice cream (made with real fruit and loads of it) outside Budapest and has lines of eager ice-cream lovers to prove it.
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Panoráma
For a quick, cheap pizza in informal surroundings, try Panoráma, next to Tourinform, which has the advantage of outdoor seating. Has internet access too.
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