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DINING
PIERROT Michelin recommended restaurant
with modern Hungarian fine cuisine, carefully
selected wines, a romantic open-air winter
garden, and live piano music in the heart of the
Castle District. Buda I, Fortuna u. 14. T: (+36 1)
375 6971, www.pierrot.hu Map B4
PRESIDENT Michelin recommended restaurant
on top of the hotel with the same name. The
only place with a full view on the magnificent
Jugendstil roof of the Postal Savings Bank, build
by Ődön Lechner. Pest V, Hold u. 3-5, T: (+36 1)
373 8200, www.hotelpresident.hu Map D4
ROBINSON Romantic location on its own island
in a tree-lined pond in the City Park. Light business
lunches, Latin guitar every night. Pest XIV,
in City Park. T: (+36 1) 422 0222, www.robinsonrestaurant.hu
Map G2
SOUL CAFÉ Cosy atmosphere, a mix of Hungarian
and Mediterranean cuisine but always with a
twist, and very reasonably priced. Pest IX, Ráday
u. 11-13. T: (+36 1) 217 6986, www.soulcafe.hu
Map E6
SPINOZA CAFÉ A cozy, romantic, beautifully
traditional Hungarian restaurant with a Jewish
touch. Live piano music nightly and klezmer
shows every Friday evening. Pest VII, Dob u.
15. T: (+36 1) 413 7488, www.spinozacafe.hu
Map E5
SPOON CAFÉ & loUNGE Riverboat restaurant
docked on the Danube Promenade offering
Take a shot for a free shot!
hungarianhellkitchen.com
international cuisine and panoramic Budapest
riverfront views. Pest V, moored on the Pest riverbank
by the Chain Bridge. T: (+36 1) 411 0933,
www.spooncafe.hu Map C5
TIGRIS This timelessly elegant Michelin rcommended
spot serves only the freshest ingredients
and finest cuts of meat when preparing
familiar dishes. Closed on Sun, Pest V, Mérleg
u. 10. T: (+36 1) 317 3715, www.tigrisrestaurant.
hu Map D4
TRÓFEA grill RESTAURANTS Eat and drink as
much as you like for a fixed price, on three locations
in downtown Buda and Pest, www.trofea.
hu Buda II, Margit krt. 2. T: (+36 1) 438 9090
Map B2; Pest VI, Király u. 30-32. T: (+36 20) 999
8797 Map E4; Pest XIII, Visegrádi u. 50/A. T: (+36
1) 270 0366 Map E1
up&down Modern Hungarian cuisine (some of
it with an interesting Asian infusion) and simple
street-food meals for a quick meal. It also has
a beautiful view, with two small terraces overlooking
the square with Central Market Hall
and the river Danube with Gellért Hill. T: (+36
1) 226 2329. Pest V, Fővám tér 1, Map D6, www.
facebook.com/Upandown
Véndiak A favorite local hangout since 1938 that
offers mdern Hungarian cuisine. In spring and
summer, it has an inviting terrace on University
square. Pest V, Egyetem tér 5, T: (+36 1) 267 0226,
www.vendiaketterem.hu Map E6
Hungarian traditions
and tastes in the
heart of Budapest
If you are a lover of grilling,
if you have love the smell and
also the presentation of the
special charcoal grilled food
tasting, you can find it all here!
Make yourself at home!
1052 Budapest,
Kígyó street 4.
(near Ferenciek tere)
+36 1 787 8736
Open: M-Su:
11:00-23:00
Vintage garden This romantic Provencal bistro
is a haven amidst the shabby ruin-pubs. Pest VII,
Dob u. 21. T: (+36 30) 790 6619, www.facebook.
com/vintagegardenbudapest Map E5
InTERNATIONAL
1ST JOHN BULL SPORT PUB This
popular restaurant offers full English
breakfasts and ale on tap. Live sports,
free Wi-Fi. Pest V, Apáczai Csere János
u. 17. T: (+36 1) 338 2168, www.johnbullsportpub.hu
Map C5
ARANY KAVIÁR Michelin recommended place
for fine dining with a wide range of top-caliber
caviar, excellent seafood selection, and exquisite
Czarist cuisine with French influences. Buda
I, Ostrom u. 19. T: (+36 1) 201 6737, www.aranykaviar.hu
Map A3
ARRIBA TAQUERIA Fresh Mexican food served
in a taco-stand atmosphere at four convenient
locations. www.arriba.hu Pest VI, Teréz krt. 25.
T: (+36 1) 374 0057 Map E3; Buda I, Széna tér 1.
T: (+36 1) 201 3395 Map A3; Buda XI, Október
huszonharmadika u. 6-10. T: (+36 1) 950 1164;
Buda XI, Allee Plaza, Október huszonharmadika
u. 6-10. T: (+36 1) 950 1164
BABKA This cozy eatery got its name from the
chocolate milk-loaf of Jerusalem, referring to
the concept of the kitchen. Guests can find the
eastern flavors of the Mediterranean Sea, Jewish,
Arabic, Turkish, Mediterranean food, along
with the Hungarian dishes. T: (+36 1) 789 9672.
Pest XIII, Pozsonyi út 3. www.facebook.com/
babkabudapest Map D2
BAMBUSzligET TAKEBAYASHI Superb traditional
Japanese meals and sushi bar with view
over the Danube riverfront and Gellért Hill. Pest
V, Belgrád rkpt. 18. T: (+36 1) 318 1144, www.
bambuszliget.hu Map D6
BELGIAN BRASSERIE HEnri Top-notch combo of
Belgian beer and food like Brussels-style mussels.
Buda I, Bem rakpart 12. T: (+36 1) 201 5082,
www.belgasorozo.com Map B4
CALEDONIA A cozy hangout for hearty food (including
haggis) and top-notch Scotch whisky.
Pest VI, Mozsár u. 9. T: (+36 1) 311 7611, www.
facebook.com/caledoniabudapest Map E4
FAUSTO’S Sit in the linen-laid tables in the
restaurant or the more casual, wood-furnished,
Michelin recommended osteria. Menus offer
simple, rustic Italian classics. Closed on Sun..
Pest VII, Dohány u. 3-5. T: (+36 1) 269 6806, www.
fausto.hu Map E5
HUNTER-VADÁSZ GASTro&SPORT
PUB Fancy good deer goulash or
hot deer stew? Amazing fine venison
dishes and pub grubs (burgers,
fish and chips etc.). Live sports, free
wifi. Pest V, Podmaniczky tér 4. T:
(+36 1) 269 3116 facebook: Vadasz
Gastro Pub Map D4
IGUANA BAR AND grill A Tex-Mex haven with
homemade burritos, spicy salsas, delectable
chips, and margaritas in a classic downtown
cantina popular with expats. Pest V, Zoltán u.
16. T: (+36 1) 331 4352, www.iguana.hu Map D4
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