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Budapest Bisztró 
Modern Hungarian Map 2 E3
Vécsey utca 3
Tel (06 1) 783 07 88
This Hungarian bistro, with a view
of the kitchen, and a state-of-
the-art walk-in wine cellar, offers
creative dishes ranging from
classic to molecular gastronomy.
One of the restaurant’s favourite
classics is their goulash soup.
DK Choice
Café Bouchon 
French Map 2 F3
Zichy Jenő utca 33
Tel (06 1) 353 40 94 Closed Sun
There’s an outstanding
combination of French and Gresham Restaurant at the magificent Four Seasons Gresham Palace Hotel
Hungarian flavours on offer at
this welcoming little neigh- Marquis de Salade  Ristorante Krízia 
bour hood restaurant. It is also International Map 2 F4 Italian Map 2 F4
well-stocked with some of Hajós utca 43 Mozsár utca 12
the country’s finest wines. Tel (06 1) 302 40 86 Tel (06 1) 331 87 11 Closed Sun
The lovely Art Deco furnishings Dishes from Azerbaijan and This pretty restaurant showcases
and impeccable service round Georgia feature strongly in this some fabulous Italian cuisine; the
things off beautifully. beautifully decorated establish- home-made pastas and noodles
ment – check out the Persian are superb, and there’s a truffle
rugs downstairs. menu too.
Café Jubilee 
Italian Map 2 E2 Okay Italia  Sir Lancelot Lovagi
Szent István körút 13 Italian Map 2 E2 Étterem 
Tel (06 1) 789 33 57 Szent István körút 20 International Map 2 F3
As well as being a buzzy place to Tel (06 1) 349 29 91 Podmaniczky utca 14
drink, this is a good breakfast/ Despite the noisy location and Tel (06 1) 302 44 56
brunch and lunch option. slightly overpriced menu, this Hefty portions of Renaissance-
lively joint is worth venturing inspired dishes are brought to the
Café Kör  to for its refreshingly creative table by waiters in period costume,
Modern Hungarian Map 2 E4 Italian dishes. with Renaissance music.
Sas utca 17
Tel (06 1) 311 00 53 Pomo D’oro  DK Choice
This café is popular for serving Italian Map 2 D4
grilled meat dishes and salads. Arany János utca 9 Borkonyha 
Fine wine too. Tel (06 1) 302 64 73 International Map 2 E5
Thin-crust pizzas prepared in Sas utca 3
Hungarikum Bistro  wood-burning ovens make Tel (06 1) 266 08 35 Closed Sun
Traditional Hungarian Map 2 D4 this trattoria a popular spot; the From the moment you walk
Steindl Imre utca 13 charcoal grill is worth trying too. through the door of the “Wine
Tel (06 1) 797 71 77 Kitchen”, you know you’re in a
Try the best of homestyle cuisine, for a treat at Budapest’s third
such as Grandma's noodles in Michelin-starred restaurant.
onion stew, at this bistro. Beyond the gleaming bar,
stacked high with beautiful
Iguana  bottles of wine, immaculately
Mexican Map 2 D4 laid tables and a fabulous
Zoltán utca 16 menu await. Expect dishes
Tel (06 1) 331 43 52 like rabbit mille-feuille and
The Tex-Mex fare is pretty much as suckling pig carpaccio.
you would expect in this expats’
favourite, but it’s a lot of fun.
Good cocktails too. Gresham Restaurant 
International Map 2 D5
Kispiac Bisztró  Széchenyi István tér 5-6
Modern Hungarian Map 2 E4 Tel (06 1) 268 60 00
Hold utca 13 Pick from an Italian or Hungarian
Tel (06 1) 269 43 21 Closed Sun menu for breakfast, lunch,
Inside the Hold utca market hall, or dinner at this excellent
with a handful of tables, this place restaurant located in the
offers sump tuous dishes, all made magnificent Four Seasons
by the staff themselves, including Gresham Palace Hotel. A
the bread and the marmalade. Welcoming neighbourhood restaurant, great selection of cakes, pastries
The roasted duck is the highlight. Café Bouchon and coffee is also available.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 191
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