Where to Eat & Drink
Explore Budapest’s top dining spots, from historic eateries to trendy fusion cafés.
Where to Eat and Drink in Budapest
Budapest’s culinary scene ranges from classic Hungarian fare to global flavors. Here’s your guide:
Traditional Hungarian Cuisine
- Gundel Restaurant: Since 1894, enjoy goulash, foie gras, and desserts with live piano.
- Belvárosi Disznótoros: Rustic spot for pork knuckle, sausages, and stuffed cabbage.
- Kispiac Bisztró: Farm-to-table venison stew, mangalica pork, and fisherman’s soup.
- Menza: Retro 1970s vibe serving chicken paprikash, beef cheek stew, and vegetarian options.
International & Fusion Cuisine
- Onyx: Michelin-starred fine dining blending Hungarian and modern global flavors.
- Mazel Tov: Trendy ruin bar serving Middle Eastern mezze in the Jewish Quarter.
- Zeller Bistro: Fusion plates like duck breast with pear-lavender sauce and goat cheese ravioli.
- Spíler Shanghai: Asian-Hungarian fusion—Peking duck, spring rolls, and noodle dishes.
Cafés & Bakeries
- New York Café: Lavish historic café with ornate frescoes—perfect for coffee and pastries.
- Gerbeaud: Iconic Vörösmarty Square spot for Dobos cake and Esterházy torte.
- Ruszwurm: Beloved old café known for cream-filled pastries and strudels.
- Szamos Gourmet Palace: Chocolate paradise—handmade chocolates, macarons, and confections.
