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A traditional canteen-style Hungarian restaurant located in the heart of Budapest. Specializing in meat-heavy dishes and big portions. It was one of Anthony Bourdain’s favourite places on his visit to the city.

As seen on Anthony Bourdains visit to Budapest

What to eat: sausages (liver, blood), traditional meat dishes, fried pork

A cozy, reasonably-priced Hungarian restaurant inside Budapest’s party district, also known as the old Jewish Quarter. The restaurant’s name makes its culinary priorities clear — the menu features all the staples of Hungarian cuisine like goulash, chicken and veal paprikash, and various seasonal vegetable stews called főzelék. A highly popular place so reservations are recommended.

What to eat: goulash soup, chicken paprikash, stew dishes, Gundel palacsinta, and túrógombóc

If you are looking for a truly local, no-frills Hungarian restaurant, do yourself a favour and go to Frici Papa!
It is one of the last remaining eateries in Budapest, serving Hungarian classics at extremely reasonable prices (even by local standards).
Because the word got out, lots of tourists visit this place as well nowadays, but trust us, it’s worth the wait!

Kisharang Étkezde is a true gem in the heart of Budapest, a family-run restaurant with a very friendly service and hearty traditional food. Great place if you’re around the St. Stephen’s Basilica!

Tip: None of these places take reservations, so try to go a little bit outside of the usual eating hours to avoid standing in line.

Lángos is a beloved Hungarian dish that consists of deep-fried dough, typically oval or round in shape. It’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Traditionally, lángos is topped with a variety of savory ingredients, with sour cream and grated cheese being the most common. Other toppings can include garlic, ham, sausages, and more.

Lángos is a beloved Hungarian comfort food, and Retro Lángos is often well-received by locals and tourists alike for its tasty renditions of this classic dish of which they have the largest variety.

Depending on the location and time of day, you may encounter lines or crowds at their stand, especially during peak dining hours.

VígVarjú Étterem, located in Budapest’s historic Pesti Vigadó, offers a modern twist on traditional Hungarian cuisine in a gorgeous setting. Must-try dishes include the iconic Hungarian goulash, duck leg with red cabbage, and their signature flatbreads (Varjú-style). Pair your meal with a fine local wine or a refreshing homemade lemonade.

In vino veritas, as they say, and we couldn’t agree more! If you wanna buy or bring home wine by the bottle, head to Veritas. With a great selection of Hungarian and international wines, Veritas is truly the place to be for wine-enthusiasts!

Our favorite! In the depths of the building, you will find the most beautiful of all the Turkish baths (in our opinion), where you will find peace and relaxation. Up above, lies a jewel, a bath on the rooftop with a panorama of “The Pearl of the Danube”. Their restaurant also isn’t half-bad.

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Keep in mind, booking this way, the price includes a full-day spa ticket, a 3-course meal, coffee, a glass of wine and fruity lemonade.

A great choice if you like to relax a bit during a city break or a long weekend.

Very cheap, very local. ‘Nuff said.

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