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Babel Étterem 
Traditional Hungarian Map 4 E2
Piarista köz 2
Tel 06 70 600 08 00
Babel is a Hungarian-regional
restaurant. Although pricey,
its creative cuisine will satisfy
enthusiasts of fine dining. High-
quality fish and meat dishes.
Good wine list.
Borssó Bistro 
International Map 4 F2
Királyi Pál utca 14
Tel (06 1) 789 09 75 Closed Mon
A charismatic split-level restaurant
tucked away down a side street
serving some intriguing French
cuisine like duck liver terrine with
Traditional dining booths at Kárpátia Étterem pear salad. Four-course tasting
menu available. Friendly service

DK Choice Soul Café Map 7 A5 and live music.
International
Menza  Ráday utca 11–13 Carmel Étterem 
Modern Hungarian Map 7 A1 Tel (06 1) 217 69 86 Jewish Map 10 F3
Liszt Ferenc tér 2 The appeal of this vaguely North Kazinczy utca 31
Tel (06 1) 413 14 82 African themed establishment is Tel (06 1) 342 45 85
If you only eat at one of the the beautifully prepared French This legendary, kosher restau rant
many places on this square, and Moroccan food. For dessert, is invariably crowded with locals
make it this one. Invariably try the crêpe suzettes (a sauce here to enjoy its famed sólet
packed to the gills, the retro made with caramelized sugar, (cholent) with smoked goose.
1970s decor is what makes butter and zest). Book in advance for Friday and
this place such great fun, but Saturday evenings.
the service is terrific and the Spinoza 
food impeccably prepared and Traditional Hungarian Map 2 F5 Chess 
flavourful; sample the roasted Dob utca 15 French/Italian Map 7 A2
duck liver with sour cherry Tel (06 1) 413 74 88 Dob utca 63
sauce, or the house burger While the food is not particularly Tel (06 1) 882 30 80
with smoked cheese. Decent outstanding, many locals visit This small but upscale French,
sized portions and tasty Spinoza to enjoy a meal while Italian and Hungarian bistro
desserts too. The drinks list is listening to the talented pianist. offers a seasonal menu with a
varied and includes green apple Advisable to book ahead. touch of class. The decor is
lemonade. Book in advance. black and white throughout.
Trattoria Toscana 
Italian Map 4 E2 Comme Chez Soi 
Múzeum Kávéház és Belgrád rakpart 13–15 Italian Map 4 E1
Étterem  Tel (06 1) 327 00 45 Aranykéz utca 2
Traditional Hungarian Map 4 F1 Tuck into one of the terrific Tel (06 1) 318 39 43 Closed Sun
Múzeum körút 12 seafood pasta dishes on offer Despite the name, this is essentially
Tel (06 1) 267 03 75 Closed Sun here while admiring the views an Italian restaurant serving fine
This mid-19th century restaurant across the Danube up to food that is elegantly presented.
retains a vaguely distinguished Castle Hill. Also offered is homemade
air, and the food is excellent. Hungarian schnapps and limoncello.
Don’t miss the veil paprikash Vörös Postakocsi Étterem 
served with sour cream. Modern Hungarian Map 7 A5
Ráday utca 15
Pata Negra  Tel (06 1) 217 67 56
Spanish Map 7 A4 The “Red Mail Coach” has been
Kálvin tér 8 around for years, its reputation
Tel (06 1) 215 56 16 built on excellent goose liver
Traditionally prepared Serrano dishes and Mangalica pork.
ham with Manchego cheese, and Don’t miss the baby pork ribs.
an all-Spanish wine list, are two
very good reasons to visit here. Araz 
French Map 7 A3
Shalimar  Dohány utca 42-44
Indian Map 7 A2 Tel (06 1) 815 11 00
Dob utca 53 The mouthwatering French
Tel (06 1) 352 03 05 cuisine on offer here includes
The inviting menu here features such dishes as chicken breast
all the Indian standards, including with creamy kale and spiced
lots of mouthwatering tandoori potatoes. The Sunday brunch is Dining room at modern Hungarian
dishes. Excellent starter platter. good too. restaurant Vörös Postakocsi Étterem
For more information on types of restaurants see page 191
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