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                                               Európa Kávéház   
                                               Café          Map 2 E2
                                               Szent István krt 7–9
                                               Tel (06 1) 312 23 62
                                               This large, bustling café is
                                               invariably packed to the gills
                                               with locals filling up on coffee
                                               and generously portioned slices
                                               of excellent cake.
                                               First Strudel House of Pest   
                                               Café          Map 2 E4
                                               Október 6 utca 22
                                               Tel (06 1) 428 01 35
                                               Set in a building dating back to
                                               1812, come here to watch the
                                               many types of strudel – sweet
       Traditionally-styled dining room at the First Strudel House of Pest  and sour – being made before
                                               your eyes.
       Pavillon de Paris   
       French       Map 1 C4 Around Parliament  Ganga Vega Café   
       Fő utca 20                              Vegetarian    Map 2 F4
       Tel (06 1) 509 34 30   Closed Sun  Alexandra Book Café     Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 25
       The sophisticated French food on   Café   Map 2 F4  Tel 06 70 633 89 81
       offer is complemented by the   Andrássy út 39  This unfussy eatery has just a few
       tastefully decorated dining room   Tel (06 1) 461 58 30  tables, but the well thought out
       and efficient service. There’s also   Set inside an elegant, historic   veggie food is undeniably tasty.
       a lovely garden with a pavilion.  bookstore, one can enjoy a cup
                           of fine coffee and cake here while   Govinda Étterem   
       Vigadó Söröző     browsing through the bookshelves.  Vegetarian   Map 2 D4
       Traditional Hungarian  Map 1 C3         Vigyázó Ferenc utca 4
       Markovits Iván utca 4  Ape Regina Restaurant    Tel (06 1) 473 13 10   Closed Sun
       Tel (06 1) 214 94 69  & Café           This fast-food style joint serves
       The interior is a little staid, but the   Italian  individual portions as well as set
       food is good, with steak and fish   Podmaniczky utca 18   Map 2 F3  meals, in addition to an all-you-
       the mainstays of a long menu.  Tel (06 30) 779 75 45  can-eat menu.
                           An all-you-can-eat restaurant
       Arany Kaviár Étterem     that includes drinks in the price,   Hummus Bar   
       Fish         Map 1 A3  Ape Regina offers a variety of   Vegetarian   Map 2 E4
       Ostrom utca 19      traditional, southern Italian and   Október 6 utca 19
       Tel (06 1) 201 67 37  Sicilian specialities. Rustic interior.  Tel (06 1) 354 01 08
       At this fine Russian restaurant,        This is one of a growing chain
       dishes are mostly based around   Bombay Curry Bar     of veggie hangouts across the
       fish, though there are some   Indian   Map 2 F4  city, typically serving wrap
       native specialities, such as   Andrássy út 28  sandwiches, salads and falafel.
       pelmenyi (Russian ravioli).  Tel (06 1) 332 83 63
                           This self-service fast food Indian   Momotaro Ramen   
        DK Choice          joint is popular for its lunchtime   Asian   Map 2 D4
                           Express Menu and takeaway.
                                               Széchenyi utca 16
        Csalogány 26     Favourites include tandoori chicken,   Tel (06 1) 269 38 02   Closed Mon
        Modern Hungarian  Map 1 A3  chicken korma and tikka masala.  Pocket-friendly, Momotaro Ramen
        Csalogány utca 26                      serves some of the best Chinese
        Tel (06 1) 201 78 92                   in the city. Try the dumplings and
        Closed Sun & Mon                       steamed sea bass.
        The rather low-key location
        disguises a highly distinguished       Szeráj Török Étterem   
        restaurant/café with a bright          Turkish       Map 2 E2
        and breezy Mediter ranean              Szent István körút 13
        interior. Excellent poultry, fish      Tel (06 1) 311 66 90
        and meat dishes are grilled on         There’s much more than kebabs
        lava stones for a real burst of        available at this Turkish fast food
        flavour. There are also some           restaurant where diners eat at
        decent vegetarian options.             simple wooden tables.
                                               Belvárosi Lugas
       Kacsa Vendéglő                       Vendéglő        
       International   Map 1 C2                Traditional Hungarian  Map 2 E4
       Fő utca 75                              Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 15/A
       Tel (06 1) 201 99 92                    Tel (06 1) 302 53 93
       The service is as ostentatious as       Well-made, hearty dishes are on
       the food is splendid, with dishes       offer in a simple, appealing
       presented under silver serving   One of several eclectic dining rooms at    atmosphere, with daily specials
       domes. Set lunch menu available.  the Pomo D’Oro   chalked up on a blackboard.
       Key to Price Guide see page 196
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