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DINING
IL TERZO CERChio Urbane Italian eatery with
exposed oven and brick ceilings, specializing
in hand-tossed pizza. Pest VII, Dohány u. 40.
T: (+36 1) 354 0788, www.ilterzocerchio.hu
Map E5
JACK DOYLE’S Offering the best of traditional
Irish fare married to local Hungarian specialties,
with weekday lunch specials. Global sports
broadcasts. Pest V, Pilvax köz 1-3. T: (+36 1) 796
9009, www.jackdoyles.hu Map D5
JAMIE'S ITALIAN on Buda Castle Hill is the first
restaurant of Jamie Oliver in Central Europe.
The unique menu is packed with Jamie's Italian
classics, artisan pizzas, craft beer and plenty
of fantastic local and Italian wines. Buda I, Szentháromság
u. 9-11, T: (+36 1) 800 9212, www.
jamieoliver.com/italian/hungary/ Map E4
LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO A Cuban cocktail
bar and music restaurant in the style of old Havana,
with fresh fish and grilled steaks. Located
in the beautiful Fészek Club. Pest VII, Dob u.
57. T: (+36 20) 388 2738, www.bodeguita.hu
Map E4
LA PLAZA Gourmet Spanish restaurant at
Szabadság Square offers a seasonal à la carte
menu of fine dining and a premier selection
of tapas. Pest V, Október 6 u. 26. T: (+36 1) 354
3050 Map D4
LE BOURBON Michelin-recommended French
restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and
shellfish, and particularly renowned for exquisite
pastries and cakes. Pest V, Erzsébet tér 9-10.
T: (+36 1) 429 5770, www.lebourbonrestaurant.
com Map D5
L’ENOTECA A cozy wine bar offering Trattoria
Toscana’s full menu, along with some 300
varieties of wine from across Hungary, Italy,
and the world. Terrace dining with panoramic
riverfront views. Pest V, Belgrád rkp. 13. T: (+36
1) 486 1665, www.lenoteca.hu Map D6
lou lou Delight in world-class French gastronomy
at the Michelin recommended Lou Lou
eatery, led by esteemed Magyar restaurateur
Károly Rudits. The warmly welcoming setting
that is equally elegant and relaxed, is offering
artistically presented meals using high caliber
ingredients. Pest VI, Székely Mihály u. 2. T: (+36
1) 877 6202, www.lou-lou.hu Map E4
MOMOTARO RAMEN Noodles, dim sum and
spicy Szechuanese dishes. The real Chinese
stuff so no wonder the place swarms with Chinese
guests. Closed on Mon. Pest V, Széchenyi
u. 16. T: (+ 36 1) 269 3802, www.momotaroramen.com
Map C4
NOBU Michelin rcommended new-style
Japanese restaurant. Yellowtail sashimi with
jalapeno and Alaskan black cod with den miso
are just two of the signiture dishes found on
the menu. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus: Pest V,
Erzsébet tér 7-8. T: (+36 1) 429 4242, www.noburestaurants.com/budapest
Map D5
NOIR ET L’OR Colonial French cuisine with
Mediterranean flavors. Multiple sampler plates
offered. Pest VII, Király u. 17. T: (+36 1) 413 0236,
www.noiretlor.hu Map E4
OKUYAMA no SUSHI Hard-to-find Osaka-style sushi,
good cooked-fish dishes too. Closed on Mon.
Buda III, Kolosy tér 5-6. T: (+36 1) 250 8256. Map B0
PAMPAS If you long for ral good beef, and lots
of it, this Argentinean steakhouse opposite
the big Market Hall is the place to go. Pest V,
Vámház kőrut 6, T: (+36 1) 411 1750, www.steak.
hu Map E6
PATA NEGRA Delicacies in true tapas sizes, great
cheeses, and a Spanish wine menu. www.
patanegra.hu Pest IX, Kálvin tér 8. T: (+36 30) 311
8690 Map E6; Buda II, Frankel Leó u. 55. T: (+36
1) 438 3227 Map B2
PARIS BUDAPEST Michelin recommended
French haute cuisine and Hungarian specialties
prepared with a Gallic flavor. Pest V, Széchenyi
tér 2. T: (+36 1) 235 5600, www.parisbudapest.
hu Map C5
PAVILLON DE PARIS This restaurant offers the
finest of French cuisine. It has a romantic ruinterrace
in spring and summer. Closed on Sun.
Buda I, Fő u. 20. T: (+36 1) 225 0174, www.pavillondeparis.hu
Map B4
PLANET SUSHI Along with freshly made sushi,
the menu includes wok-prepared dishes and
salads. Excellent lunchtime bento boxes available
on weekdays. Pest VI, Oktogon tér 3. T: (+36
1) 413 7830, www.planetsushi.hu/en Map E4
RICKSHAW RESTAURANT This Michelin recommended
place is also part of the Corinthia hotel
and serves authentic dishes from across the
Orient. Pest VII, Erzsébet krt. 43-49. T: (+36 1) 479
4855 or (+36 1) 479 4800, www.corinthia.com/
budapest Map F4
ROSENSTEIN One of Budapest’s most popular
Jewish restaurants in a hidden-away corner
near Keleti railway station. Closed on Sun. Pest
VIII, Mosonyi u. 3. T: (+36 1) 333 3492, www.
rosenstein.hu Map G5
SALAAM BomBAY An elaborate selection of
Indian cuisine. Pest V, Mérleg u. 6. T: (+36 1) 411
1252, www.salaambombay.hu Map C4
SHAlimAR Possibly the best Indian restaurant in
town, unanimously acclaimed for its tasty curries
and tandoori dishes. Located in the Jewish
Quarter. Pest VII, Dob utca 53. T: (+36 1) 352
0305, www.shalimar.hu Map E4
SPÍLER This “bistropub” is a popular urban
hangout in Gozsdu Udvar, with Hungary’s best
microbrews and wines, a big terrace. Pest VII,
Király u. 13. T: (+36 1) 878 1320, www.spilerbp.
hu Map E5
SPÍLER SAnghAI Inspired by the ‘30s in Shanghai,
this bar, bistro and club offers a wide variety of
cocktails and delicacies with an Asian twist in
a rustic, industrial setting. Pest VII, Király u. 13.
T: (+36 1) 878 1309, www.spilerbp.hu/shanghai
Map E5
TAJ MAHAL An irresistible selection of Indian fare,
including North and South Indian specialties.
Home deliveries too. Closed on Mon. Pest VI,
Szondi u. 40. T: (+36 1) 301 0447, www.tajmahal.
hu Map E3
TAVERNA DionYSOS Greek appetizers, charcoalgrilled
meats, seafood, Greek wines. Panoramic
views of Gellért Hill. Pest V, Belgrád rkp. 16. T:
(+36 1) 318 1222, www.dionysos.hu Map D6
TOM GEORGE ITALIAno A welcoming dining
haven offering traditional dishes from all over
Italy, all made from top-quality ingredients.
Pest V, Október 6 u. 8. T: (+36 1) 266 3525, www.
tomgeorge.hu Map D4
TRATTORIA MAMMA Fine Italian dining and an
extensive wine list. Pest V, Hercegprímás u. 3. T:
(+36 1) 267 5268 Map D4
TRATTORIA Pomo D’oro Homemade Tuscan
pasta, risotto, pizza, and fresh seafood. Pest
V, Arany János u. 9. T: (+36 1) 302 6473, www.
pomodorobudapest.com Map D4
TRATToriA TOSCANA Tuscan classics and views
over the Danube riverfront. Pest V, Belgrád
rkpt. 13-15. T: (+36 1) 327 0045, www.toscana.hu
Map D6
WASABI RUnning SUSHI & wok Sushi bar that
offers all-you-can-eat from a selection of 60
wok entrees and 8 sushi rolls that move along
your table on a double conveyor belt. www.
wasabi.hu Buda III, Szépvölgyi út 15. T: (+36 1)
430 1056, Map B0; Pest VI, Podmaniczky u. 21. T:
(+36 1) 374 0008 Map D3
ZONA Located between two of Budapest’s World
Heritage Sites, the Buda Castle and the Chain
Bridge, ZONA is classy but casual, and offers a
unique dining experience. T: (36 30) 422 5981
www.zonabudapest.com Map C5
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