Must-see restaurants in Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

  • Erhardt Restaurant

    Sopron

    An excellent restaurant where the pleasant garden terrace, a wooden-beamed ceiling and paintings of rural scenes complement imaginative dishes such as…

  • Refektórium

    Sopron

    Some 4km southwest of Sopron, this one-time convent is home to one of Sopron's finest restaurants and is worth the trip for a meal alone. Eating in the…

  • Mjam

    Szentendre

    These guys bill themselves as a Caribbean restaurant, but while there are Caribbean-ish elements to what they do, we think that they're far more…

  • Koriander

    Esztergom

    Outwardly unprepossessing, inside Koriander blows you away with some of the most daring dishes you're likely to taste in Hungary. So prepare yourself for…

  • Padlizsán

    Esztergom

    With a sheer rock face topped by a castle bastion as the backdrop to its courtyard, 'Aubergine' has the most dramatic restaurant setting in Esztergom. And…

  • Vadkörte

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    This adorable country inn at tiny Kondorfa, in the heart of Őrség National Park, has an excellent restaurant serving hearty seasonal cuisine with a strong…

  • Prímás Pince

    Esztergom

    In the cellars beneath the basilica you'll find some of Esztergom's most creative takes on Hungarian cuisine. We love the gooseberry soup with chicken and…

  • Jégverem

    Sopron

    The slogan of this rustic pension restaurant is ‘The Restaurant for Guzzle-guts’. It is defined by its extensive, ambitious menu, portions large enough to…

  • Sirály

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    Next door to the Hotel Visegrád, but very much retaining its own identity, the 'Seagull' is a classy eatery popular with coach parties. It serves…

  • Csülök Csárda

    Esztergom

    The ‘Pork Knuckle Inn’ – guess the speciality here – is a charming eatery that is popular with visitors and locals alike. It serves up good homestyle…

  • Graben

    Sopron

    Located in a cosy cellar near the old city walls, Graben attracts a largely Austrian clientele with the likes of ‘old man’s steak’, schnitzel, chicken…

  • Forum Pizzeria

    Sopron

    Though the menu at this popular pizzeria tries to be all things to all people (pasta, meat, fish, Mexican dishes), stick to wood-fired pizza as this is…

  • Papa Joe's Saloon & Steakhouse

    Sopron

    It seems that the owners of this place have settled on a Wild West theme and decided to run a few miles with it. Yes, this place may be full of Americana…

  • Adria

    Szentendre

    This funky little spot by the canal has a cosy interior bedecked in bright colours and a tree-shaded terrace. Expect soulful music served alongside your…

  • Promenade

    Szentendre

    Vaulted ceilings, whitewashed walls, a huge cellar for tasting wine and a wonderful terrace overlooking the Danube are all highlights at the Promenade,…

  • Stubi Borozò

    Sopron

    This is very much a local place for local people, so it'll help if you speak German (or Hungarian). The goulash, hearty cabbage and potato stew, noodles…

  • Múzeumkert

    Esztergom

    This jack of all trades near the basilica is a restaurant, serving such classics as beef tartare and pork medallions, as well as a pizzeria and…

  • Aranysárkány

    Szentendre

    The fashionable 'Golden Dragon' may sound Chinese but it actually serves up mains like Angus steak and goose liver with rose petal jam. It was Hungary's…

  • Levendula

    Szentendre

    Szentendre has now opened its own branch of the artisanal ice-cream joint from Budapest. Flavours include the signature dark chocolate and lavender, lemon…

  • Kovács-kert

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    This adorable restaurant just up from the Nagymaros ferry has a large photo menu covering a fine array of Hungarian standards. Its leafy terrace seating…

  • Mediterraneo Vendégfogadó

    Esztergom

    In spite of the name, the dishes at this friendly restaurant tend to be Hungarian (unless you count the pasta). That said, the portions are generous, the…

  • Borbirodalom

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    In the heart of Pannonhalma village, Borbirodalom has an extensive selection of wines from the nearby Pannonhalma-Sokoróalja region in its cellar, and a…

  • Don Vito Pizzeria

    Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

    Don Vito is quite a joint for such a small town. Its collection of gangster memorabilia is as impressive as its selection of top-shelf liquor. But we…

  • Alcatraz

    Sopron

    We could make a joke about prison food here, but we won’t. Suffice to say that it’s an island of quick eats, such as stuffed baguettes, wraps and pizza…