Gastro
Don’t monkey around – swing over to the Monkey Bistro for summer cocktails and alfresco dishes
Wonderful cocktails, top food and marvellous views – it must be the Monkey Bistro, overlooking the Danube from the Várkert Bazár!
Wed, 8 Jun 2022
Gastro
Cortez brightens Corvin cuisine scene with Tex-Mex specials
Don't expect authentic Mexican at Cortez, just decent Tex-Mex classics accompanied by homemade sauces and spices, in a casual setting where cocktails and matured mezcals are also served.
Fri, 3 Jun 2022
Gastro
Where flavours and people mingle – we pop into Scruton V.P. to discover a downtown living room
Enjoy a daytime coffee and lunch, and evening craft beers and cocktails, at Scruton V.P., a convivial communal space, events venue and work-friendly location all in one.
Wed, 1 Jun 2022
Gastro
Green oasis in Ferencváros – Kilenc Kert serves healthy burgers and hot cocktails
Chow down on healthy burgers and sip sassy cocktails at Kilenc Kert in Ferencváros, a green oasis amid urban bustle.
Gastro Nightlife
Pictures of Budapest – summer terraces and sultry days
Summer's here! Time to hang at a terrace or two, sipping a beer or cocktail, with a view of the Danube or an atmospheric courtyard – take a look at these classic seasonal images.
Tue, 31 May 2022
Gastro
Travel to the Far East every evening – Asian-inspired fusion restaurant Badhanna opens downtown
Enjoy top-quality Asian fusion cuisine in the authentic, atmospheric downtown surroundings of newly opened Badhanna, with unique chilled refreshments to accompany for summer!
Mon, 30 May 2022
Gastro
From new-wave to Neapolitan – pizzas now served at Fermento, the former Csalogány26
All your Neapolitan favourites are now available at Fermento, from arancini to zeppole, not to mention authentic pizzas crafted by experts.
Fri, 27 May 2022
Gastro
A glimpse of pre-war bohemia – Matild Café & Cabaret the new jewel in the crown of the Matild Palace
Relive Budapest's gilded bohemian past when you step inside the Matild Café & Cabaret, a newly opened ornate coffeehouse and entertainment venue in the glittering Matild Palace hotel by the Danube.
Tue, 24 May 2022
Gastro
Pictures of Budapest – colourful Czakó Garden market in springtime
Bright, colourful, seasonal fruit and vegetables line the stalls of Czakó Garden market in springtime – our top photographer Tamás Kőrösi went out to capture the scenes!
Mon, 23 May 2022
Gastro
Find spring surprises at Vietnamese café Caphe by Hai Nam
Spring's here, time to sample the sassy new menu at popular Vietnamese café Caphe by Hai Nam, where Eggs Benedict comes with a zingy exotic twist.
Thu, 19 May 2022
Gastro
A slice of Hawaii in Hungary – Pokito opens to offer authentic fish poké
Visit Pokito, a traditional poké bar in downtown Budapest, and sample Hawaii's signature dish with fresh, healthy ingredients.
Gastro
Bohemian ambience and family-friendly idyll amid chestnut trees – welcome to the Gundel Garden
Dine alfresco at Budapest's legendary Gundel restaurant this summer, where kids can play on a vintage carousel, dogs are prepared special meals and adults can relax in a leafy garden.
Tue, 17 May 2022
Gastro
Smoking up a storm – UMO Garden opens at the foot of the Buda Castle
Tuck into grilled delights alfresco at the UMO Garden, part of a burgeoning gastro hub in the shadow of Buda Castle.
Mon, 16 May 2022
Gastro Shopping
New small-batch produce market sets up in a Buda greenhouse
Visit the Greenhouse Market in leafy Buda for small-batch produce of the finest quality, from strawberries to Jerusalem artichokes.
Thu, 12 May 2022
Gastro
Hot dog! One man and his rescue pup open original street-food outlet SliceDog
Get a hot dog with a difference at SliceDog, where Dávid Könyves and his trusty companion Jack Sparrow, a one-eyed rescue pup, offer frankfurters and a world of flavours in a crunchy baguette.
Gastro
Budapest chocolatier Ghraoui to be presented at Cannes
Based in Budapest, Ghraoui artisanal chocolates created by a venerable Syrian merchant family will be presented to guests and celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival this month.
Tue, 10 May 2022
Gastro
Virtual or real? NFTs come to Hungary in the form of a 3D burger
Try the first NFT burger at Bamba Marha outlets across Budapest. The innovation of digital burger tokens has arrived in Hungary, with Bamba Marha the first to introduce them.
Fri, 6 May 2022
Gastro
Heavy metal latte? Lemmïng café opens in Óbuda
Sip a Casino Mocca espresso tonic and snack on a pastrami bagel while surrounded by all kinds of weird figures at the Lemmïng Café in Óbuda.
Tue, 3 May 2022
Gastro Nightlife
Jónás comes out of the Whale – top craft-beer bar moves from Bálna to Bikás Park
From the Bálna events centre in south Pest to a duckpond at Bikás Park in Buda, Jónás has not only moved locations but upped the ante on food, particularly a breakfast selection of Hungarian classics.
Mon, 2 May 2022
Gastro
Top Budapest chefs reveal their own personal stories in new series of Michelin videos
Tamás Széll of Stand talks fishing, Szilárd Tóth of SALT walks through nature and Tiago Sabarigo describes the culinary marriage of Essência – see the personal stories of these Michelin-starred chefs.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022
Gastro
Top chef opens pop-up roof terrace eatery at Fény utca market
Relax on top of Fény utca market this weekend as star chef Lajos Bíró opens a stylish pop-up terrace restaurant at one of Buda's most popular shopping destinations.
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
Gastro
Indulge in your own floating island – new outlet Tejmadár opens in Budapest
Tejmadár, a place dedicated mainly to the dessert of floating island has opened its doors at a main location in Budapest. Try it and you'll discover another sweet treat to enjoy!
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
Gastro
Humble hübrisbeer&pizza, home of small-batch brews, shandy and canotto
From Székesfehérvár with love – hübrisbeer&pizza sets up in downtown Budapest, offering craft-quality brews from home, plus Neapolitan-style canotto and a winning strawberry cheesecake.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022
Gastro
No sweeter weekend treat – try brunch at FELIX Kitchen&Bar
Head to FELIX Kitchen&Bar for an ideal brunch menu this spring, best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Danube in the shadow of Buda Castle.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022
Gastro
For any evening out – Forni di Napoli, award-winning Neapolitan pizzas on Szent István körút
Grab a classic pizza at Forni di Napoli as part of your night out, either while passing along busy Szent István körút or for a relaxed rendezvous over Neapolitan delights.