Where to Eat in Budapest
56 restaurants in Budapest
Budapest's food scene spans everything from traditional Hungarian comfort food to cutting-edge contemporary cuisine. Whether you're after a quick lunch or a special dinner, the city has restaurants to match every mood and budget. You'll find casual neighbourhood spots serving honest local cooking alongside ambitious fine dining establishments pushing culinary boundaries.
Casual diners might head to Cafe Kor for its straightforward approach or grab a seat at Menza for something homey and unpretentious. Those with more elaborate tastes can explore destinations like Costes, Textúra, or Essência Restaurant for refined cooking, or try Mazel Tov and Babel for inventive dishes in more relaxed settings. For meat lovers, Prime Steakhouse delivers exactly what its name promises, while Zazie Bistro and Fricska Gastropub offer convivial, flavour-focused dining without ceremony.
The diversity means you can eat differently every night—whether sampling Hungarian classics at 21 Magyar Vendéglő, discovering what's on offer at Salt or Rutin, or settling into BiBo Budapest for something altogether different. Most neighbourhoods have solid options, so you're never far from a good meal.
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Menza
Must-seePopular local restaurant with strong Hungarian cuisine in desirable square location.
Menza Étterem és Kávéház, Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 2, 1061 Hungary - 2
Mazel Tov
Must-seeWell-regarded Mediterranean restaurant in Budapest's Jewish Quarter; worth visiting if you enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine.
Akacfa utca 47., Budapest 1073 Hungary - 3
Gundel
Must-seeIconic Budapest institution since 1894; exceptional Hungarian cuisine in historic setting near City Park.
Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant, Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4, 1146 Hungary - 4
Rosenstein Vendéglő
Rosenstein Vendéglő, Budapest, Mosonyi u. 3, 1087 Hungary - 5
Náncsi Néni
Must-seeAuthentic traditional Hungarian restaurant favored by locals; strong reputation for homemade classics.
Náncsi Néni, Budapest, Ördögárok u. 80, 1029 Hungary - 6
Costes Downtown
Must-seeBudapest's first Michelin star; excellent for fine dining enthusiasts with premium budget.
Costes Downtown, Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u. 5, 1051 Hungary - 7
Borkonyha Winekitchen
Must-seeMichelin-starred contemporary Hungarian cuisine in central Budapest, worth visiting for refined dining.
Borkonyha Winekitchen, Budapest, Sas u 3, 1051 Hungary - 8
Cafe Kor
Must-seeAuthentic Hungarian food beloved by locals; reliable, traditional, and well-located near St. Stephen's Basilica.
St. Stephen's Basilica Sas street 17, Budapest 1051 Hungary - 9
KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar
Must-seePrestigious Four Seasons fine dining with Hungarian cuisine and Art Nouveau setting; worth trying if budget allows.
KOLLÁZS - Brasserie & Bar, Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5-6, 1051 Hungary - 10
Textúra
Textúra, Budapest, Sas u 6, 1051 Hungary - 11
MÁK Restaurant
MÁK restaurant, Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u. 4, 1051 Hungary - 12
Déryné Bisztró
Déryné, Budapest, Krisztina tér 3, 1013 Hungary - 13
Pasztell
Bazilika - Goulash & Langosh Bar, Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 22, 1056 Hungary - 14
Stand
Award-winning Hungarian fine dining; excellent for special occasions, expensive.
Stand Étterem, Budapest, Székely Mihály u. 2, 1061 Hungary - 15
Costes
Michelin-starred modern Hungarian cuisine; excellent if fine dining appeals, not essential otherwise.
Costes Restaurant, Budapest, Ráday u. 4, 1092 Hungary - 16
Bock Bisztró
Bock Bisztró, Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 43-49, 1073 Hungary - 17
Rumour by Jenő Rácz
Rumour by Rácz Jenő, Budapest, Petőfi tér 3-5, 1051 Hungary - 18
Babel
Babel Budapest, Budapest, Piarista köz 2, 1052 Hungary - 19
Bobo Restaurant – Haris Park
Historic mansion with Austro-Hungarian classics; worth a meal if you enjoy regional cuisine.
Marczibanyi ter 6-7., Budapest 1022 Hungary - 20
Koleves
Authentic Jewish-Hungarian cuisine in historic Jewish Quarter setting, not essential but notable.
Kazinczy utca 41., Budapest 1075 Hungary - 21
21 Magyar Vendéglő
21 - Magyar Vendéglő - Hungarian bistro, Budapest, Fortuna u. 21, 1014 Hungary - 22
VIRTU Restaurant
VIRTU Restaurant, Budapest, MOL Campus, Dombóvári út 28-28.emelet, 1117 Hungary - 23
Essência Restaurant
Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva, Budapest, Sas u 17, 1051 Hungary - 24
Stand25 Bisztró
Stand25 Bistro, Budapest, Attila út 10, 1013 Hungary - 25
Vendéglő a KisBíróhoz
Vendéglő a KisBíróhoz, Budapest, Szarvas Gábor út 8/d, 1125 Hungary - 26
Arany Kaviár
Arany Kaviár Étterem, Budapest, Ostrom u. 19, 1015 Hungary - 27
BiBo Budapest
BIBO Budapest, Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 11, 1051 Hungary - 28
St. Andrea Restaurant
St. Andrea Restaurant, Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 78, 1055 Hungary - 29
Alelí
Alelí Budapest, Budapest, Wekerle Sándor utca 3, 1051 Hungary - 30
N28 Wine & Kitchen
N28 Wine and Kitchen, Budapest, Nagymező u. 28, 1065 Hungary - 31
Goli
Goli Restaurant, Budapest, Arany János u. 32, 1051 Hungary - 32
Majorelle
Majorelle, Budapest, Hold u. 23, 1054 Hungary - 33
Kispiac Bisztró
Kispiac Bisztro, Budapest, Hold u. 13, 1054 Hungary - 34
Szaletly
Szaletly, Budapest, Stefánia út 93, 1146 Hungary - 35
Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck
Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck, Budapest, Váci u 36, 1056 Hungary - 36
Laurel
Laurel Budapest, Budapest, Kertész u. 29, 1073 Hungary - 37
Felix Kitchen & Bar
Ybl Miklos ter 9, Budapest 1013 Hungary - 38
Salt
Salt, Budapest, Királyi Pál u. 4, 1053 Hungary - 39
Fricska Gastropub
Fricska 2.0, Budapest, Dob u. 56-58, 1073 Hungary - 40
Teyföl
Teyföl RESTAURANT, Szentendre, Városház tér 2, 2000 Hungary - 41
Olimpia Étterem
Olimpia étterem, Budapest, Alpár u. 5, 1076 Hungary - 42
Prime Steakhouse
Prime Steak & Wine, Budapest, Sas u 18, 1051 Hungary - 43
MoszkvaTéЯ Bisztró
MoszkvaTér, Budapest, Fő u. 30, 1011 Hungary - 44
Fausto’s
Fausto's, Budapest, Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 77, 1026 Hungary - 45
Cut & Barrel
CUT & BARREL, Budapest, Pacsirtamező u. 41, 1036 Hungary - 46
Bilanx
Bilanx, Budapest, Mérleg u. 10, 1051 Hungary - 47
Zazie Bistro
ZAZIE Bistro&Bar, Budapest, MOL Campus, földszint, MOL Campus, Dombóvári út 28, 1117 Hungary - 48
UMO
UMO Restaurant, Budapest, Ponty u. 1, 1011 Hungary - 49
94′ Konyha & Bar
94' konyha & bar, Budapest, Király u. 39, 1055 Hungary - 50
Nobu
Nobu Restaurant, Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7-8, 1051 Hungary - 51
Kreinbacher Birtok
Kreinbacher Birtok, Somlóvásárhely, Somló hegy hrsz. 022/14, 8481 Hungary - 52
Zincenco Kitchen
Zincenco Kitchen (Fine dining - Lakásétterem, Apartment restaurant), Budapest, Bihari János u. 20, 1055 Hungary - 53
Gusteau Kulináris Élményműhely
Gusteau Kulináris Élményműhely, Mád, Batthyány u. 51, 3909 Hungary - 54
Rutin
RUTIN Budaörs, Budaörs, Budapesti út 51, 2040 Hungary - 55
Szimpla Kert
Must-seeBudapest's defining ruin bar that started the movement; essential to understanding the city's nightlife culture.
Szimpla Kert, Budapest, Kazinczy u. 14, 1075 Hungary - 56
For Sale Pub
For Sale Pub, Budapest, Vámház krt. 2, 1053 Hungary
Where to Eat in Budapest: FAQ
What types of cuisine does Budapest offer?
Budapest has traditional Hungarian restaurants like 21 Magyar Vendéglő and Náncsi Néni, alongside international and contemporary spots like Babel, Mazel Tov, and Essência Restaurant. You'll find everything from casual bistros to fine dining.
Are there good options for casual dining?
Yes—Cafe Kor, Menza, Fricska Gastropub, and Zazie Bistro all offer unpretentious, flavour-focused meals. Stand and Stand25 Bisztró are also good for quick, no-fuss eating.
Where should I go for a special dinner?
For fine dining, try Costes, Textúra, or Essência Restaurant. Mazel Tov and Babel offer more inventive, memorable meals in friendlier settings, while Prime Steakhouse is perfect if you want an excellent steak.