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 30 <strong>WHERE</strong> BUDAPEST I DECEMBER <strong>2017</strong>
DINING Quality street food, DINING Hungary’s best microbrews laid-back scene live DJ music from Thursday to Saturday Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and party - every day from 9 am to 2 am <strong>web</strong>: www.spilerbp.hu fb: www.facebook.com/spilerbp insta: www.instagram.com/spilerbp/ address: 1075 Budapest, Király utca 16. // Gozsdu udvar bistro, bar, club and Secret Bar quality Asian kitchen luxuriant cocktails Budapest’s ruin pubs with the atmosphere of New York Chinatown Open every day from 11:30 am to dawn www.wheretraveler.com 31