name is Cristina and I am a foodie.
follow the blog, you are already familiar with my Madrid for Foodies series (and
Instagram account), this time I’m taking you all the way to Hungary for a
unique gourmet experience.
favorite things about traveling is the opportunity to try different types of
food that are new to me. Hungarian cuisine may not be world-famous, but Budapest
has no shortage of amazing restaurants. From the prettiest cafes for fine
dining with their rich decor and majestic atmosphere, food trucks and unique
bars for a street food experience to rooftop restaurants with amazing views, we
are going to see the best restaurants in Budapest.
food guide there’s something for everyone. Some of these places are luxury others are cheap. No matter your budget, here you’ll
find a Budapest restaurant suitable for you.
If you need an itinerary for Budapest I suggest you read my 48 hours guide. Now, let’s see where to eat in Budapest.
FINE DINING
We were surprised by the amount of majestic cafes Budapest has. This is fine dining to the highest degree. You can have a meal or a sweet treat feeling like royalty. These cafes are a must for foodies and art lovers alike.
New York City Cafe is the self-proclaimed “most beautiful cafe in the world”. The decoration is exquisite. It’s expensive but a true foodie would can’t miss this place. They serve both international and Hungarian cuisine and have a big selection of desserts. We had the traditional Hungarian soup, goulash, a salad and chicken with carrot puree. For dessert we had cheesecake with apricot jam and the New York ice cream cup. Everything was delicious and the service was kind and attentive. There was live music, with a trio of musicians playing at the top of the stairs, and we felt as if we were having lunch in the middle of Vienna New Year’s Concert. A truly unforgettable experience. I strongly advise you to make reservations, we had to queue anyways, but you have to wait longer if you haven’t booked a table.
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Cafe Parisi finishes this trio of majestic cafes of Budapest. This former ballroom reopened recently for us to admire its 19th century frescoes and rich decor.
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Simpler but still beautiful cafes include Central Cafe and Vintage Garden.
STREET FOOD AND RUIN BARS
Ruin bars are all the rage in Budapest. They are cool, unique and in the last 15 years have become an attraction just like any other Budapest landmark.
Most of Budapest’s famous ruin bars are inside dilapidated pre-war buildings. The most popular one: Szimpla Kert. Whether you like bars or not, this is a place in Budapest you cannot miss, I’m sure you’ve never seen anything like it. Szimpla Kert consists of different rooms, all of them with a theme. There’s live music and a variety of cocktail bars to order your drink.
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Central Market, a spectacular building where you can find produce on the ground floor and traditional Hungarian products on the top floor. You can grab food to go on some of the food stands and there are restaurants too.
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