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Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with a Buda view at newly opened Zileat Brunch & Bistro

Sit down to breakfast, brunch or an evening meal at Zileat Brunch & Bistro, a trendy new spot near Elizabeth Bridge on the Buda side.

Elegant Bombay Budapest brings contemporary Indian cuisine to the city

Sophisticated and contemporary, not to mention elegant with it, authentic Bombay Budapest has just set up in the city centre, in what is becoming a significant gastro hub in town.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021

Buda’s Babushka Bakery rekindles a little hut in the hills

Eszti and Marci have transformed a forlorn little hut in the Buda hills, offering artisanal sourdough bread, tasty pastries and fine coffee at the recently opened Babushka Bakery.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021

A taste of Uruguay in Budapest – La Casita serves classic empanadas and more

Run by a Hungaro-Uruguayan couple who have set up in Budapest after working in hospitality in Barcelona, La Casita offers tasty empanadas and other authentic delights in cosy surroundings.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021

Brazilian chain The Açai Spot now offers healthy berry treats in the green hills of Buda

Start the day or brighten up your lunchtime with a healthy bowl of goodness at The Açai Spot, a Brazilian-run global franchise just opened in Budapest.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021

Put fire in your belly at Fuego, home of authentic Spanish chicken

Forget about microwaved tapas at Fuego on Kazinczy utca, and start thinking chicken, hot, succulent and authentic.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021

A new bar on Broadway – wine oasis N28 opens on Nagymező utca

Drop into N28 for a glass of carefully selected Hungarian wine and a bite of prime cheese – or even a full lunch – as you mosey along Nagymező utca, the Broadway of Budapest.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021

Baccanale Budapest offers fine Italian delights on Király utca

Pop into Baccanale Budapest for authentic Italian antipasti, fine wines and takeaway delights, based on a concept which has won over Italy from Rome to Verona.

Scando bakers Freyja pairs with pizza master to offer Danish-Italian delights at Niks

There's a pizza revolution happening at Scando bakers Freyja, who have combined with a pizza master to create a new kind of dough for their tasty delights, served at new terrace eatery Niks

Mon, 16 Aug 2021

Hearty breakfasts and brunches in Budapest’s bar quarter – we visit Christie’s Urban Bistro

Start the day right at Christie’s Urban Bistro on Király utca – then maybe pop back for lunch later in the day.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021

Relax over riverside treats at Pancake Planet Beach

Spend a day by the Danube down in Újbuda, where Pancake Planet Beach serves delicious desserts and quality pies, with occasional live entertainment also laid on.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021

Break bread in a beautiful garden – artisanal bakery Breadpit offers more than loaves and pastries

There's not only bread at artisanal bakery Breadpit, butsandwiches, pastries and homemade delicacies, all best consumed, along with fine coffee, in a spacious garden in the leafy district of Zugló.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021

Grab a granita at Bruno Dolce & Caffé!

Whether or not you are familiar with granita, this newly opened Italian confectionery will definitely show you something extraordinary. Pop in for an icy cooler or a cup of good, Italian coffee!

Mon, 9 Aug 2021

Californian global cuisine in luxury surroundings – Spago by Wolfgang Puck opens at Matild Palace

We sampled Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest, where this world-famous Austrian chef reveals his Central-European roots while showcasing Californian global cuisine at a luxury downtown location.

Find the finest falafel at 13 hummusbar restaurants across Budapest

There's fantastic falafel and smooth hummus on offer at the 13 outlets of hummusbar around Budapest, where service is speedy, prices affordable and the fare fresh and healthy.

Fri, 6 Aug 2021

Find real Greek hospitality in Budapest’s business quarter

Sample authentic Hellenic cuisine at Mythos The Greek, a super Aegean eatery recently opened in Budapest's business quarter.

Thu, 5 Aug 2021

Hawaii comes to Kelenföld – California Poké offers colourful cuisine

Hawaiian poké is all the rage in Budapest these days. This raw, healthy dish can now be sampled at California Poké, just opened for sit-down custom near Kelenföld station in Buda.

Wed, 4 Aug 2021

New gastrobar Marciéknál: Where lawyers loosen their ties and friends loosen their tongues

Set up by long-established Marcell Kocsis, Marciéknál offers well-chosen meat platters, fine beer and quality coffee in an otherwise workaday part of town. Where better to site your new venture?

Fri, 30 Jul 2021

Budapest to host Bocuse d’Or European final in 2022

Europe's top chefs to descend on Budapest in March 2022 for the European final of the prestigious culinary awards, the Bocuse d’Or. The winners go through to the world final in Lyon in 2023.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021

Hungarian flavours and labels await at new rooftop wine bar SOLID Budapest

A long time coming but worth the wait – vacating the panoramic space left by Toprum, SOLID Budapest showcases organic wines, grower champagnes and the fine cuisine of housemate SALT Budapest.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021

Where India and Hungary mingle – Pesti Chutney offers classic dishes by the National Museum

Hungarians will feel at ease at the Pesti Chutney Indian restaurant, where classic dishes are tailored to Central-European tastes.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021

Authentic Lebanese meze now served by the Danube

Discover the world of Levantine cuisine at the ARZ Lebanese Restaurant, just opened on the ground floor of the InterContinental Budapest.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021

The chef who cooked for Clinton and Brad Pitt takes over the kitchen at FELIX

Welcome back, Jeremy Cayron! After stints at key dining destinations in Europe and Asia, the top French chef returns to Budapest to oversee culinary operations at the prestigious FELIX Kitchen & Bar.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021

From salmon sushi to crispy Shrimpz tails – taste dishes made from award-winning ingredients by A Vegán!

Award-winning A Vegán creates Shrimpz tails, salmon sashimi, and burgers stuffed with crispy bacon and melted cheddar – all delicious, all without animal ingredients and now available around Budapest!

Tue, 20 Jul 2021

Gastro

Alaplé Bár opens new outlet on Nagymező utca

Dietitian Éva Király, the driving force behind soup-base outlet the Alaplé Bár, is now branching out from Buda and setting up in Pest – as well as producing a new English-friendly menu.