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 Romantic café next to church |
Batthyany ter, 7 Budapest 1011 Hungary +36 1 212 3784 |
This historic coffee shop is housed in a delightful low building adjoining St Anne's church on Batthyany ter. Angelika is a labyrinth of rooms, some partitioned off with heavy red velvet drapes. The vaulted ceilings date back to the eighteenth century and the glass chandeliers hint at past opulence. Expect cakes and pastries, passable coffee and alcoholic drinks. Try the Puszta cocktail and be pleasantly surprised by the chocolate and cognac cherry. Cakes and pastries are also available to take away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant but casual café dining |
Sas utca, 17 Budapest 1051 Hungary +36 1 311 0053 |
Cafe Kor first opened several years ago as a miniscule bar but has since occupied a more spacious premises near the Basilica. The warm orange walls and light brown wood give the impression of Mediterranean heat. This light, airy bistro is very popular with young ex-pats, students, and Hungarian yuppies seeking lighter fare (as opposed to the heavier European food present in the area). You'll find great salads, caviar and vodka, and their delicious carpaccio. Relax and enjoy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic literary coffee house |
Iranyi utca, 29 Budapest 1056 Hungary +36 1 266 2110 |
First opened in 1887, the Central soon became the haunt of writers, poets and journalists. There are now even Internet facilities. A non-smoking balcony offers fresh air. The tables are square blocks of marble with rather severe wooden chairs. Try the 'Maria Thereza' coffee, a lethal blend of Cointreau, espresso and whipped cream. Or a flodni, a divine Jewish pastry with layers of apple, walnuts and poppy seeds. A variety of salads, seafood, chicken and pasta dishes are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classic Budapest Café |
Vorosmarty ter 7 (District V) Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 1 429 9000 http://www.gerbeaud.hu |
This landmark Budapest café is a must-see. The interior is gorgeous, done up in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Austro-Hungarian opulence. Among other decorative items is the piano that was intended for use on board the Titanic (it failed to make it onboard on time). Enjoy the wide variety of beautiful cakes and pastries at hand. They also make their own chocolate, available in simple bars. The coffee is good. Since Gerbeaud is so popular it is a good idea to ask for your bill at the same time as placing your order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For lovers of good food |
Allatkerti ut 2 (District XIV) Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 468 4040 http://www.gundel.hu |
Founded in 1894 by Janos Gundel, this establishment has been called the best restaurant in Europe and some say the best in the world. The dining hall recalls the opulence of Budapest at the beginning of the twentieth century; there's a champagne bar and a wine cellar. The terrace garden is a delightful place to sit in summer and listen to gypsy musicians. Lamb and pigeon come in delicate pastry cases and can be washed down with wine from Gundel's own vineyards. Set lunch menus are available for HUF6000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional fish terrace restaurant on the Danube bank |
Fo utca 27 Budapest 1027 Hungary +36 1 212 3780 |
The Horgasztanya (Fisherman's Camp) restaurant has been a feature of the Buda bank of the mighty Danube for as long as anyone can remember. It stubbornly refuses to change with the times and continues to make some of the best fish dishes around. A dingy wooden interior is not the Horgasztanya's high spot and should really only be considered if you cannot find a single free table on the narrow terrace which clings to one wall of the building. Guests sit almost in the road, with a flimsy fence keeping the traffic away.The venue is popular with tourists who come across it when promenading along the bank of the river beneath the walls of Buda Castle. The fish soup is still considered to be one of the best in town and is served in a dainty black cauldron. Trout is the best bet amongst the river fish on offer, as Hungarian lake fish tend to be lazy and fatty. Meat eaters can try the beef in a rich Stroganoff sauce but the fish here is really too tasty to miss. Finish off with a wicked Hungarian pudding; Somloi Galuska, a mixture of sponge cake, cream, rum and chocolate. On a hot summer evening this all goes down well with a bottle of rose from Sopron. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Hungarian cuisine |
Ordogarok ut, 80 Budapest 1028 Hungary +36 1 397 2742 |
Nancsi neni is popular with families with small children, tourists who want to sample home-style Hungarian cooking and couples out for a romantic evening under the stars. Inside, you'll find jars filled with homemade pickles and preserves, gingham tablecloths and rustic furniture. Outside are tables and a playground for the little ones. The menu includes traditional Hungarian dishes and summer seafood. Meat is featured predominantly on the menu. The Budapest Wine Society compiled the wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tram depot offers delicious dishes |
Budakeszi ut 5 (District II) Budapest 1021 Hungary +36 1 275 1396 http://www.remiz.hu |
Although Remiz means 'tram depot,' the trams glide past silently. In the summer, everyone sits outside and enjoys the aroma of the grilled dishes wafting across the bushes. Enjoy excellent salads and one of the best and healthiest lunch options around. The grilled salmon is divine and the chunks of meat grilled on skewers will delight carnivores. Choice wines from all over Hungary and naughty desserts can also be found on the tantalizing menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic and stylish fine dining |
Szinhaz utca, 5-9 (Castle Hill) Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 489 0236 |
Rivalda adopts a theatrical theme in a chic yet relaxed atmosphere. The pastel-colored walls are complemented by antique playbills and sketches of famous actors. Expect dishes such as grilled goat cheese and fennel, and filet mignon with caramelized garlic and leeks. A carefully selected and comprehensive list of Hungarian wines rounds things off nicely. An eighteenth-century courtyard café in the back, which is peaceful and idyllic, offers lighter, snack-type dishes as well as wonderful coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Hungarian dining with a lovely terrace |
Budakeszi ut 1 - 3 Budapest 1021 Hungary +36 1 275 1392 |
Szep Ilona ("Beautiful Ilona") lends her name to a green, leafy region on the way up Budakeszi ut leading towards the hills. The name comes from a poem by Vorosmarty and this vendeglo or local bistro is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. In the warmer months, everyone passes the charming traditional vendeglo signs at the front and heads for the garden around the back. This is a delightful space, full of foliage. The interior is also welcoming. Tables and chairs are arranged at a discreet distance from each other so you don't have to listen to your neighbour's conversation and can concentrate on the business in question—food. The menu offers just what you would expect from a Hungarian restaurant - meat and plenty of it, nourishing, hearty soups and stews, a range of pickles and breaded and fried dishes for vegetarians, all rounded off with naughty-but-nice puddings. The goulash is divine and you get a half-litre pot of the potent stew for HUF800. Dishes like duck in red wine sauce or fogas—a Hungarian fresh-water fish in Orly style—cost around HUF1000 and some excellent Magyar Chardonnay wines will wash your meal down in style. Review © 2007, Wcities |