If you're a foodie on a quest to taste the best dishes in Budapest – and even beyond –, the newly released Michelin Guide is your go-to companion. Take it from the best: this guide remains a hallmark of culinary excellence, inspiring chefs and food enthusiasts worldwide. Unveiled during a ceremony last night, the 2024 edition highlights 57 Hungarian restaurants, including 2 with two stars, 7 with one star, and 11 Bib Gourmand spots – five of them making their debut on the list.
Michelin-starred restaurants
- Platán Gourmet, Tata**
- Stand Étterem, Budapest**
- Pajta, Őriszentpéter (new)*
- 42 Restaurant, Esztergom*
- Salt, Budapest*
- Borkonyha, Budapest*
- Babel, Budapest*
- Costes Restaurant, Budapest*
- Rumour, Budapest*
- Essência Restaurant, Budapest*
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants
- Újváros Bisztró, Szarvas (new)
- Iszkor, Mályinka (new)
- N28 Wine and Kitchen, Budapest (new)
- Goli, Budapest (new)
- Platán Bisztró, Tata (new)
- Macok Bisztró, Eger
- Morzsa, Pécs
- Casa Christa Étterem, Balatonszőlős
- Bistro Sparhelt, Balatonfüred
- Kistücsök Food & Room, Balatonszemes
- Anyukám Mondta, Encs
New restaurants and bistros in the Michelin Guide
- KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar, Budapest
- Szaletly, Budapest,
- Zazie Bistro, Budapest
- Teyföl, Szentendre
- Füge Étterem, Biatorbágy
- SHO Tihany, Tihany
- Cut&Barrel Salumeria és Vineria, Budapest
- Bilanx Restaurant, Budapest
- VIRTU Restaurant, Budapest
- Alelí, Budapest
Michelin Green Star Award
- Natura Hill, Zebegény
Special Awards
- Service Award: Ivett Lisztes, N28 Wine and Kitchen (Budapest)
- Sommelier Award: Mátyás Székely, 42 Restaurant (Esztergom)
Young Chef Award
- Levente Lendvai, VIRTU Restaurant (Budapest)
The story behind the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide, awarded by the Michelin company founded in 1889, started as a tool to promote car tyres. Initially, it featured a collection of exceptional restaurants and hotels to encourage road trips. Over the 20th century, it evolved into one of the most prestigious accolades in the culinary and hospitality world. Decisions on Michelin recommendations are made by anonymous inspectors, who visit an average of 250 restaurants per year. Their experiences shape the guide's celebrated list.
Here's how the star system works:
- One star highlights a restaurant offering exceptional cuisine worth a detour.
- Two stars signify establishments that make a longer journey worthwhile.
- Three stars are reserved for the pinnacle of dining – places that justify a special trip all on their own.
Visit the Michelin Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant.
(Cover photo: Alelí )
