Restaurants in Budapest: list, menu, reviews

The capital of Hungary is famous for its sights to the whole world. It's Heroes Square, Andrassy Avenue, Gelert Mountain, Liberty Bridge, Opera House, Gresham Palace and much more. Millions of tourists come here to look at the night Danube. By the way, the name of the city comes from the names of its districts, divided by the river Buda, - Obuda and Pest.

In addition to attractions, Budapest is famous for its delicious national cuisine, local wines and thermal wellness waters.

Tours to the capital of Hungary

Excursion tours to Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, are organized all year round. Especially popular is the direction for the New Year and May holidays. Such a tour lasts no more than three days. During this time it is impossible to visit all the beautiful places, so for a more detailed study of the city, plan a trip for at least a week.

For a detailed study of the traditional and national cuisine of Hungary, travel agencies offer individual gastronomic programs. Reviews of Budapest restaurants are only positive, so you should visit at least one of them to fully experience the national flavor and enjoy delicious Hungarian food.

Wellness tours to Hungary on thermal waters last more than 14 days. In Budapest, the bathing culture is very developed, currently there are more than thirty baths. The curative program is recommended for people with liver, stomach, joints, and skin diseases. Some sources are famous for their cosmetic effects.

Combined tours include visits to neighboring countries: the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia. Such tours give a lot of positive impressions and emotions, so it is better to choose a long trip.

Gastronomic tour

For those who want to dive into the atmosphere of Hungary, it is recommended to visit restaurants in Budapest. The national cuisine will not leave you indifferent. Hungarian food is famous for the fact that in the composition of all the dishes there is a sharp paprika. The famous first dish, goulash, is prepared all over the world. This is a meat soup with stewed potato slices, greens and tomatoes.

From the second it is recommended to try paprika, prepared from pieces of beef, pork and poultry, with the addition of onions and paprika. Hungarian pastries will not leave you indifferent: kurtosh (kalach with cinnamon), retesh (fruit strudel) - all this is insanely delicious. Tokai wine, which has spicy notes, will pleasantly surprise you and please with an unusual taste.

Hungarian cuisine is a lot of paprika, potatoes and meat. Portions are large, and the prices are relatively low - dinner with meat and wine will result in an amount not more than 1000 rubles. Budapest, like any tourist center, is packed with restaurants. Below is a list of recommended to visit.

Onyx restaurant

It is a high-level international restaurant located in the heart of Budapest - in the Vörösmarty square. Opened its doors in early 2007 and has since attracted gourmets, ready to appreciate the fine cuisine of the establishment. The menu is represented by dishes of European and Hungarian cuisine.

Exquisite interior, elegant decor elements, beautifully decorated hall with a capacity of 55 people, courteous and attentive staff - all this gives the restaurant a special charm. This should be the institution awarded the Michelin star - the highest award in the world of gastronomy. Try to reserve a table in advance. In reviews about restaurants in Budapest it is said that it is desirable to visit this institution in a dress coat.

The cost of a full dinner of eight dishes and a glass of wine for two will be twenty thousand rubles. The price fully justifies the quality, and you will see this by looking at the dishes served. A combination of smoked tuna, fruit jelly and mushrooms, decorated in the form of dice, will not leave anyone indifferent. Tokay wine is pleasantly pampered by your taste buds.

Gerbeaud

In each city there is a mandatory place to visit. In Budapest, this institution opened its doors in the middle of the 19th century. Cafe "Zherbo" - one of the most famous in Hungary and Europe. Located next to the restaurant Onyx and is famous for the most delicious desserts in the country.

The interior of the room was designed by Henrik Darilek in 1910. The noble alliance of marble, bronze and wood is very exquisitely decorated by the cafeteria hall. Not surprisingly, this place was not ignored by such celebrities as the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Brad Pitt.

The menu is represented mainly by desserts and delicious pastries. Be sure to try a chocolate cake Gerbeaud and an amazing fruit strudel.

Coffee is considered to be the best in the city. The range includes alcoholic cocktails and beer.

The cost of lunch for two, consisting of two desserts and a cup of coffee, is no more than three thousand rubles.

Borkonyha winekitchen

Gourmet restaurant. It is one of the three establishments of Budapest, marked by the Michelin star. The name translates as "Wine Card", so the establishment mainly specializes in a wide variety of wines. Perfectly trained polite waiters, cozy atmosphere and good location in one of the small streets of István.

The wine assortment includes more than 200 kinds. Products are presented not only by well-known wineries, but also by small home cellars. For visitors who come here to try unique types of wines, a bar is equipped.

It is recommended to try the Hungarian palinka - national drink, traditional plum brandy. Before serving, it mixes with grape juice and serves as an excellent aperitif. Long ago the peasants began their day with a sip of a palinka.

Exquisite menu with a large selection of dishes of national cuisine. The dinner will be served as required in establishments awarded a Michelin star: before you try the contents of the dish, you'll have to admire it.

Of all the restaurants in Budapest, awarded the main gastronomic award, the prices here are the most democratic. Dinner for two with dessert and a bottle of local wine will cost 15 thousand rubles.

For a more budgetary stay, one should listen to the tourists' reviews and do not use the Tasting menu.

Comme Chez Soi

Walking around the city in solitude or a very small company, be sure to visit the cozy restaurant Comme chez soi in Budapest. It is located on a small street near the Danube.

The institution is famous for the ancient traditional Hungarian dishes presented in the menu. The strict minimalist interior of the restaurant is suitable for family gatherings, business meetings, nice dates, but not for noisy companies.

While waiting for the order, guests receive a compliment from the chef in the form of a glass of local delicious wine or expensive champagne.

The cost of a standard dinner for two with a glass of good wine will cost about 4 thousand rubles. Portions are more standard, so if you have not mastered your order, you can pick it up at the hotel or arrange delivery.

Borbisorag

Not all restaurants will shave you to the skin, there are more budget options. These include Borbisorag - a small cozy place right in front of the Central Market. The prices are affordable. So, dinner for two will cost one thousand rubles. Where else can you see such prices in the restaurants of Budapest?

The small menu features national Hungarian cuisine, visitors often order hearty goulash, corn mashed potatoes and a duck duck.

Restaurant Borbirosag in Budapest is famous for its huge selection of wine, which can be found for every taste and purse. Before ordering the waiter will offer to taste it.

The place is suitable for spiritual meetings with dear friends and lonely gatherings after a long working day. Smiling and attentive staff, unusual and original decoration of the hall will pleasantly surprise you.

Reviews of the restaurant only positive, Borbisorag deservedly assigned a solid four.

New York Café

The restaurant was opened in 1894 in the building of an insurance company - one of the most beautiful in Budapest, which currently serves as a hotel. The inhabitants of Hungary deservedly consider the cafe a national monument.

From the middle of the 20th century this place was popular among writers, artists and famous journalists. In 2006, the restoration of the hall was carried out, but the restaurant doors were not closed, the institution continued to serve visitors. The interior is made in the strict Italian style of the Renaissance. The feeling that you are in a museum will not leave you for a minute. High ceilings, marble framing of walls, elegant fragile chandeliers, antique furniture - all this leaves an indelible impression in the soul.

The menu consists of national Hungarian dishes. Generous portions of beef goulash, classic fish soup, wine schnitzel and a unique cake "Esterhazy" - that's what most visitors order the restaurant. Enthusiastic reviews of this institution are prompted to visit this place when you arrive in Budapest.

For dinner for two with a dessert and a glass of Tokay wine will have to pay about 10 thousand rubles. Unpretentious gourmets can enjoy a cappuccino and chocolate dessert for 1200 rubles.

Wine Tour

Many tour operators offer an individual program in one of the most beautiful areas of the city with wine cellars located in it with exclusive varieties of a favorite drink. Be sure to get in touch with the history and visit the ancient museums, including the Wine Museum, the National Museum of Life and Culture.

The next day you will go to the winemaking region of Hungary, included in the list of "Unesco" - Tokaj. The journey lasts one day. Be sure to enjoy the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace overlooking the vineyard.

Further the path lies to the wineries of Vilań, famous for its insanely tasty red wine drink. During the dinner, you will also have the opportunity to taste the wine you like. This will help to look at Hungary from a completely different angle.

The price of the trip to Budapest for three days will be about fifty thousand rubles per person. In the summer-autumn period the trip will cost more.

Tips for tourists

1. It's better to take the euro with you, though, and accept dollars willingly. Exchange points in the city abound. The most profitable course in the area of Vaci, where the exchangers work around the clock. Credit cards are accepted in restaurants and large shops, souvenir shops have to pay in cash.

2. The average cost of breakfast in a cafe 200-300 rubles, lunch and dinner without alcohol will cost 500 rubles. On average, the food for a five-day tour will take no more than 20 thousand rubles. It all depends on your preferences and financial prosperity.

3. One trip by metro - 350 Hungarian forints, this is about 80 rubles. Travel for a day will cost 370 rubles.

4. Accommodation in Budapest is not very expensive: the night in the hostel, located near the center - 700 rubles. The cheapest room for two in the hotel is 1300 rubles.

5. Hungary is famous for its healing herbal liqueur "Unicum", many tourists bring home Hungarian paprika and smoked sausage.