Restaurants
Gundel: is the Hungarian institution par excellence. Try once in his life pot-au-feu and world famous Gundel pancakes (Gundel palacsinta). All famous people have been excited about this house high tradition. Just ask the Guestbook to realize: the signing of Margaret Thatcher that of neighboring Silvester Stallone and George Bush. Gypsy Orchestra. Reservations required. Tie.
ROBINSON: A private restaurant, located just opposite Gundel, lakeside of City Park. The place is charming, very exclusive. It occupies a small island, and under the canopy of willows and poplars that you will enjoy light meals, a little inspired by the new French cuisine. Very good game specialties. Reservations are required. Casual dress at noon, at the formal dinner. Soft music.
ALABARDOS : In a mansion, close to the Hilton and the Matthias Church. A very relaxing place where you can enjoy the sound of a guitar, the best game specialties of the city. The foie gras flambe is the pride of the house.
MARGITKERT : In this centuries-old inn, you will discover the authentic dishes of the Puszta, while remaining at the heart of the city. A kitchen a little heavy, but good specialty for a warm evening. The meat buns are inimitable, as well as mushrooms stuffed with feta cheese. The service is very cheerful. People come here for great music. Three orchestras enliven the gardens of the restaurant, the main hall and the first floor. On the walls, photos of VIPs like Francois Mitterrand, Helmut Kohl and Olof Palme. Reservations required. Formal evening dress, except in the summer garden.
Csarda : leader Gyula Gullner dominates this amazing hostel Hungarian located inside the Hotel Intercontinental. Member of the Club “Heads of Heads,” he regales his duck breast with Aszu, its cucumbers and its exquisite frozen goulash soup all the greats of the world, from President Bush to Isaac Stern. A kitchen never pretentious but always great. Gypsy band. Casual.
SZECHENYI : simple meals, casseroles, au gratin. In short, as we like. A beautiful summer terrace, a gypsy orchestra, the calm of the Margaret Island is closed to traffic. A wonderful place in summer. Do not miss the delight of Somlo (biscuit covered with whipped cream and hot chocolate): it is by far the best of all Budapest! Reservations recommended in summer. Casual.
MARCO POLO : A mecca of Italian cuisine in Budapest, praised by critics and still very affordable prices. The fish is always fresh, enhanced by spices came directly from the banks of the Adriatic and the Florentine hinterland. Great selection of Italian wines, the small pink in raw vintage collectibles. With Robinson, the epitome of the Hungarian private restaurant popular with the showbiz and the new rich. Book. Casual chic.
NAUTILUS : You want to enjoy fresh seafood in the belly of a submarine in the middle of Central Europe? Nothing more simple: enter the penumbra of copper Nautilus. This luxurious, tastefully and originally installed in a cellar of the “city” is so far the most interesting restaurant in the city. One of the best too. It reflects the boldness of private conservators who completely reshaped the culinary world of the Hungarian capital.
Legrade: The traditional restaurant par excellence. The game is exclusive, and the indescribable flavor soups. A perfect place for an intimate dinner by candlelight.
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