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Gundel Étterem 
Hungarian
Állatkerti körút 4
Tel (1) 889 81 11
Budapest’s most famous
restaurant offers innovative
Hungarian and international
cuisine in posh surrounds, and
people flock here for their
Sunday brunch.
La Perle Noire 
International
Andrássy út 111
Tel (1) 462 21 89
Inventive, French-inspired
gourmet restaurant located
inside the smart Mamaison
Andrássy Hotel. It offers an
unsurpassable wine list.
Snacking at pavement tables at the Eco Cafe
Robinson 
Rézkakas Bisztró  Hungarian food writer Gyula Krudy International
Hungarian Map 2 D5 ate here over a century ago. The Városligeti Tó
Sas utca 3 rustic decor evokes an old-world Tel (1) 422 02 22
Tel (1) 267 03 49 feel. Live music every evening. In an unbeatable location on
The “Golden Cockerel” is a smart- the lake: the outdoor terrace is
looking establishent offering Kerék Vendéglő  a wonderful spot to indulge in
classic Hungarian dishes, and Hungarian some exotic seafood dishes.
the live music is recommended. Bécsi út 103
Tel (1) 250 42 61 DK Choice
Further Afield Another landmark restaurant up Rosenstein 
in Obuda: the pretty garden is a
Briós kávézó  lovely place to dine on the likes Hungarian
Café Map 2 D2 of venison stew. Mosonyi utca 3
Pozsonyi út 16 Tel (1) 333 34 92
Tel (1) 794 62 62 New York Kávéház  In an area near Keleti station
This family-friendly café serves Café Map 2 F5 not known for fine dining,
super breakfasts including filled Erzsébet körút 9–11 this is a true standout; an
croissants and American pancakes. Tel (1) 886 61 67 inviting, family-run establish-
New York Kávéhaz is another of ment offering its guests a
Eco Cafe  Budapest’s great literary cafes of sophisticated menu, with
Café Map 2 F3 yesteryear, though these days it’s plates such as wild boar ragout
Andrássy út 68 even more exclusive, and pricey. with forest mushrooms, as
Cheery bio café and bakery well as some Jewish favourites.
serving up a selection of fresh DK Choice The wine list is similarly of the
sandwiches, cakes and salads in highest order.
a vaguely countrified interior. Bock Bisztró 
Modern Hungarian Map 2 F5
Rétes Büfé  Erzsébet körút 43–49 Zeller Bistro 
Café Tel (1) 321 03 40 Modern Hungarian
Normafa, Eötvös utca 50 Named after the eponymous Izabella utca 38
A hut at the top of the Buda Hills Hungarian vintner, Bock is one Tel (30) 651 08 80 Closed Sun & Mon
where you can choose from a classy establishment, from the Small but utterly charming
delectable range of pastries to elegant cork-filled glass tables restaurant offering outstanding
munch on alongside your coffee. to the beautifully crafted food; nouvelle cuisine, and you won’t
well-thought-out tapas dishes find better service anywhere
Bagolyvár Étterem  complement exciting renditions in the city. It closes between
Hungarian of rich Hungarian fare like veal 3pm and 6pm.
Gundel Károly út 4 paprika. The wine list is one of
Tel (1) 889 81 27 the finest in Budapest.
The little sister of the famous
Gundel restaurant (see right), the Around Budapest
enchanting “Owl Castle” offers Csalogány utca 26 
homely Hungarian cooking at Modern Hungarian Map 1 B3 ESZTERGOM: Csülök Csárda 
more affordable prices. Csalogány utca 26 Hungarian Road Map C3
Tel (1) 201 78 92 Closed Tue & Sat Batthyány utca 9
Kéhli Vendéglő  This distinguished restaurant/ Tel (33) 412 420
Hungarian café has a modern, bright and The cosy “Knuckle Inn” serves,
Mókus utca 22 breezy interior. Excellent poultry, unsurprisingly, a range of pork
Tel (1) 368 06 13 fish and meat dishes grilled on knuckle dishes, as well as other
Standards at this delightful inn lava stones for a real burst of traditional and hearty fare such
have not dropped since the great flavour. Closes from 3pm to 7pm. as smoked ox tongue.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp270–71
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