Best Hungarian Restaurants in Budapest

Where to Eat Hungarian Food

If you're on the hunt for typical Hungarian food in Budapest, don't go any further! We put together a list of Hungarian restaurants that serve authentic dishes and have an outdoor seating. Make sure to book ahead ;)
Check back soon - we'll be adding the cheapest Hungarian eateries and the ones with traditional design soon. Jó étvágyat!

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By the Basilica

Where: Hercegprímás street 18 
Food: Innovative Hungarian, has a vegetarian menu
Try: Rose duck
Price: Main dishes above 10 EUR
Design: Edgy
Feels: Posh
Notes: Live music in the garden, play corner for toddlers
Zeller Bistro's Website

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Close to the Synagogue and Ruin Bars

Where: Wesselényi street 18
Food: Authentic Hungarian, has vegetarian options
Try: Stew (pörkölt)
Price: Main dishes from under 10 EUR
Design: Creative
Feels: Casual
Outdoor seating: Limited
Getto Gulyás' Website

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Near Liberty square

Where: Hold street 13
Food: Hearty meals
Try: Wild boar ribs
Price: Main dishes from 10 EUR
Design: Mix between old and new
Feels: Cozy
Outdoor seating: Yes
Kispiac Bistro's Website

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At Matthias Church

Where: Fortuna street 3
Meals: Home-cooked Hungarian food
Try: Stuffed cabbage or Paprika chicken
Price: Main dishes from 12 EUR
Design: Modern
Feels: Romantic
Outdoor seating: Yes, also on their terrace around the corner
Pest-Buda Bistro's Website

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By the Basilica

Where: Október 6 street 16-18
Food: Traditional Hungarian + wide steak selection
Try: Hungarian platter
Price: Main dishes from 12 EUR
Design: Stylish
Feels: Urban/traditional
Outdoor seating: Yes
Notes: Interactive museum downstairs,  retro-themed bar next door,  has excellent baby station
Urbán Betyár's Website