Thanksgiving falls on November 23rd this year, making tomorrow a day to spend with friends and family over a generously laid table. The holiday may have American origins (first celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in 1621) but the grateful gobbling is now recognised with festive events around the world. This includes Budapest too, so if you find yourself in the Hungarian capital and are looking to celebrate (or just indulge in a turkey-filled meal), let's plan your dinner!
DNB BudapesT
A lavish buffet dinner awaits those who are up for celebrating Thanksgiving with stunning Danube views. DNB Budapest, located on the ground floor of the Budapest Marriott Hotel, serves turkey roulade, warm roast pumpkin and lentil salad, sweet potato pie, unlimited Hungarian wine, sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks on the occasion. Enjoy Instagram-worthy views and an exceptionally rich buffet dinner at the same time.
- Price: HUF 29,900
- More details here
Bortodoor Wine
Bortodoor Wine teams up with Bob's Kitchen to offer you a cosy, pub-like atmosphere as you gather to celebrate gratitude and share a delectable feast. The mentioned feast involves all the essentials from pumpkin soup to the roasted crown of turkey with stuffing, roasted vegetables, creamed potato, gravy, and cranberry sauce (or butternut squash and vegetable risotto for vegetarians), which you can crown with a pecan pie topped with fresh cream and mince pudding. Three glasses of wine (bubbles, red and white) are included in the price.
- Price: HUF 15,000
- More details here
ÉS BISZTRÓ
Steps away from Vörösmarty Square's Christmas market, ÉS Bisztró treats everyone to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Carved turkey, stuffing, garnishes and gravy - you can enjoy all the classical dishes alongside drinks and live music.
- Price: HUF 24,900 + 13% service charge per person
- More details here
Hoff House
Downtown bar and international melting pot Hoff House is about to whip up an 'epic and unforgettable' Thanksgiving feast for November 23rd. You can indulge in juicy sous-vide turkey breast with mashed potatoes, roasted winter veggies, cranberry sauce and gravy, but hey, leave space for dessert: you can choose if you want to finish your meal with pumpkin pie or apple pie. While you eat, you can watch the Lions take on the Packers as the NFL game will be screened upstairs, or be a part of the buzzing vibe on the ground floor. Then stay for an open mic night.
- Price: HUF 8,500 - 9,500
- More details here
Ruin Brew
Here is another international spot, where you can be grateful and watch the NFL simultaneously in a homely and turkey-powered environment. If you join the Thanksgiving event at Ruin Brew, you'll be in for an all-you-can-eat buffet complete with a salad bar, a free glass of beer or wine of your choice, and dessert. The vibes are always laid-back and friendly, and you can mingle with fellow expats.
- Price: HUF 9,900 - 13,000
- More details here
Intercontinental Budapest
This one is for those who would rather stay home (or in their hotel room) and maybe have friends over for a lavish feast. InterContinental Budapest offers a Thanksgiving package for 6-8 people, boasting amazing flavour combinations: orange paired with sweet potato, apple combined with braised red cabbage and chestnut added to the stuffing. All this is complemented with brown sauce and cranberry sauce, and crowned withapple pie.
- Price: HUF 65,000 / order
- More details here
Cover photo: InterContinental Budapest
