In our capital you can choose from a wide range of excellent restaurants and bistros. Often it can seem like it's not easy to choose which are the best restaurants in Budapest, so we've put together a little guide! Whatever the occasion, whatever the style or whatever time of day, you're sure to find the best restaurant for you in Budapest, the best restaurants near Buda Castle or even in the city centre!
Budapest: the capital of restaurants
Budapest is full of better and better restaurants: it's also known as the centre of gastronomy, because people who like to go out to eat will find something exciting and new every week. And we're not just talking about paprika and goulash. In addition to our excellent Hungarian restaurants in the capital, you can also find international cuisine, gourmet street food and real American cuisine if you're persistent!
Are you a persistent searcher? Check out our list of the best restaurants in Budapest and try them all!
Best restaurants in Budapest: our list of restaurants in Buda
# Spíler Buda - the best restaurant in Budapest if you want something really cool!
If only for a few hours, we'll make you feel like a real star! Spíler Buda is waiting for you at the entrance of MOM Park, in a super accessible location, with its excellent cocktails, exceptional food and cool, impressive atmosphere. Explore rock'n'roll, find the best girls and guys in town at night, or impress your business partner with a breathtaking place to hang out during the day.
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# Jamie Oliver's Italian - the best restaurant near Buda Castle if you love Italian food and Italian flair
One of the favourite places for family, friends and partner meetings in a particularly beautiful area of the Buda Castle district, which you will remember for a long time! Jamie Oliver's first restaurant in Budapest welcomes everyone who wants to taste a little Italian food and Italian flair. It's one of the best restaurants in Budapest even if you're coming with young children, who are welcome to come with their favourite dishes!
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# Baltazár Grill - the best restaurant in Budapest for barbecue lovers
In a secluded, quiet corner of the Buda Castle district, Baltazár Grill, a favourite place for barbecue fans, offers a very unique atmosphere and a warm welcome. The best meats, grilled on Josper charcoal, served on our cobbled terrace or in our stylish interior... Need more? Well, if so, let us also mention our unique wine cellar, where you can even host wine tasting events!
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# Pierrot - the best restaurant in Budapest for romantic occasions and business lunches
A touch of romance, casual elegance and informality - all in a fantastic restaurant setting, or in the beautiful green garden at the back of the restaurant. If you're looking to wow your partner or special someone, read no further - you've already found the best restaurant in Budapest! It's no coincidence that Pierrot has become famous as a romantic restaurant, having hosted so many proposals and weddings.
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# Pest-Buda Bistro - the best restaurant in Budapest where grandma's cooking takes centre stage
Do you remember as a child, rushing around Grandma's kitchen to help her prepare her favourite Sunday lunch? Well, Pest-Buda Bistro brings you that very atmosphere, the smells and tastes of grandma's cooking, interpreted by our chef.... What's more, this restaurant in Budapest also has a huge terrace on Hess András Square, where you can enjoy your favourite dishes in the shade of chestnut trees!
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# 21 Hungarian Restaurant - the best restaurant in Budapest for Hungarian guests
A casual, relaxed, yet elegant Hungarian restaurant - without any clichés. Our 21 Hungarian Kitchen offers the modern Hungarian 21st century lifestyle with the best food! Our aim in designing the restaurant was to provide our local target audience with a place where they can enjoy their favourite Hungarian dishes without any exaggeration. No wonder so many businessmen, families and friends choose this restaurant!
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Best restaurants in Budapest: in the city centre
# Spíler Original - the best restaurant in downtown Budapest if you want a cool, party place
In the hustle and bustle of the Gozsdu courtyard, Spíler Original is a statement of quality yet relaxed atmosphere. The iconic restaurant and bistro was one of the first to introduce a range of artisanal burgers and beers to the country, and has since grown into a movement. During the day, it's all about chatting to friends and casual business meetings - but as the sun goes down, life at this restaurant turns more and more into a party.
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# Jamie Oliver's Diner - the best restaurant in Budapest if you want real American food!
American food made with excellent ingredients is loved by everyone. Maybe even street food, let alone the best in town! Jamie Oliver's second restaurant in Budapest has brought the real American taste to our country, and it's not to be missed! This restaurant is also located in the Gozsdu Courtyard, where families, friends and businessmen search for the best restaurant in Budapest during the day, while in the evening the bustling hustle and bustle brings out the cocktails.
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Restaurants in Budapest, for any occasion
We welcome you, your friends, family and loved ones to any of the above locations for any occasion. Our restaurants in Budapest offer a variety of options, whether it's a pleasant chat with friends, a cosy wedding dinner or a business meeting.
Let's see which of our restaurants in Budapest are the most recommended for what kind of event?
Restaurants in Budapest, for a casual lunch or dinner
If you just want to have a nice meal or grab a bite to eat before the party, we recommend our restaurants in the city centre. Spíler Original is a youthful and lively restaurant, perfect for a night out. But if you're looking for something a bit more, like a nice meal out with your loved ones or family, Pest-Buda Bistro is the place to be.
Restaurants in Budapest for dates, romantic occasions
Most people are in a feverish search for a restaurant in Budapest when they want to impress someone. If you're taking your sweetheart or prospective partner on a date, we recommend Pierrot restaurant. It's romantic, cosy, and you can even take a stroll in the Buda Castle district before or after dinner, where good vibes are guaranteed!
Restaurants in Budapest for private events
All of our restaurants in the Buda Castle District are perfect for private events: whether it's a wedding, a large birthday party or a corporate dinner, these restaurants in Budapest are waiting for you. On the Pest side of the city centre, our restaurants are not closed, but we have a solution for that: the Spíler Shanghai Secret Bar, opposite Spíler Original, is a separate room for your event!