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Macesz Bistro Budapest, Budapest, Budapest

Macesz Bistro Budapest

4.5
4.5
69 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hungarian
Macesz Bistro is an Eastern European bistro in the Old Jewish district of Budapest. It offers the hidden and well known treasures of the Hungarian and Jewish cuisines, with traditional and reimagined courses for their guests. The continuously updated menu is ensured by chef Ákos Tasnádi, beyond the á la carte assortment the daily offer’s seasonal specialties diversify the selection.

We take great care of assembling the wine list, offering from the best domestic wineries with some specialities.

We reopened Macesz after the pandemic in the spring of 2022. We can not wait to meet again our haunters and new guests as well.

The restaurant is suitable for exclusive events with up to 60 people as well.

Macesz Bistro is one of the most exciting culinary spots in downtown Budapest, an excellent choice for a romantic dinner, a family lunch or a business meeting.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Hungarian, Bistro, Israeli

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    06 30 591 0065

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Akos Tasnadi

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hungary

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hungary

    Good for special occasions

  • Budapest

    Neighborhood gem

  • Budapest

    Good for special occasions

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  1. WhyDoesOTInsistsOnNames

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very delicious food and great service as always...

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  2. BalazsP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We were there on Monday so this might have played a part, not a lot of people, very quite day. Food was OK, apart from the grilled duck liver, which was way too raw. But the Wiener Schnitzel was good with the Potato salad. Waiter was very good, service was excellent, they did not invoice the liver and had an extra glass of wine as a compensation as well, so Kudos for the all around service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered (consommé, chicken breast, venison, and desserts and coffee). The staff are friendly and knowledgeable- the wine recommendation was spot on - and the service was well paced. The atmosphere is relaxed. We dined early (6:30) and it was pleasantly quiet. Later it got more lively, but not so loud that you couldn’t have a conversation. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  4. NancyL

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Nice folks. Excellent experience. Recommend!

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  5. SilviaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great

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  6. BorcsaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience to taste the Jewish tasting menu with my American guests. Highly recommended.

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  7. FabioB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Bel locale accogliente. Cibo buono e personale attento.

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  8. PeterM

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A great evening with first class food, good service and high value. Absolutely recommended.

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  9. DoraS

    Hungary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Nice place to visit. The food delicious. The place was full so due to this the servuce was a little slow but I liked it.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent large portions probably could have shared

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    La atención no fue buena y el plato que pedí era normal, no extraordinario

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  12. MilaelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Serveur parlant français, et très à l’écoute il conseille bien bravo

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  13. MoAA

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The place is fantastic. The food is excellent, particularly starters (beef tartare and goat cheese muhammara). However, you better ask about the ingredients of dishes. I ordered a dish containing beans and duck. I was curious about the smokiness of the beans, and it turned out to be cooked with beef tongue. Don't get me wrong, the dish was delicious, but I would have liked to know that before ordering it. We were not impressed by the dessert. The wine was ok.

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  14. GabrioM

    Hungary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food and service. Maybe a little bit expensive but once in a while it is worthy.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal, great ambiance. Pricey but worth it.

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  16. Sarah

    Hungary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

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  17. Samberas

    Mexico City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Not good. The food was not tasty and was expensive. The waiters added 30€ Tipp on an 200€ invoice.

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  18. MaraA

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere and excellent food. I would recommend it to my friends.

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  19. NoeliaC

    Hungary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A great place if you want to enjoy Jewish/Hungarian food. I personally recommend the goat cheese croquettes.

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  20. AlexandraE

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The restaurant is gorgeous, service was absolutely professional and good. Food was nice, good for having an intimate evening gathering. Goose liver was a little bit undercooked. Overall is a positive experience.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    After the reviews I was expecting much more. We were sitting next to door and as there was no entrance area each time the guests coming and going we froze. The mushroom soup was good the glass of wine furmint was “corky” most probably the bottle was open several days ago, my second glass of red Cabernet Franc was fair. The low point was the cholet and the veg. lasagne both prepared well ahead bit cold. The traditional cholet poor tastes like a can of beans the lasagne dry not served as lasagne. At the end the Flodni was okay but the lemon cream on the side is a mistake. I can not recommend with good heart. You want to eat good Jewish cuisine go to Rosentein.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this restaurant, food, service & beverages were amazing. 100% recommend!

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  23. AB98

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal meal, booked at the last minute and so glad we did. A great place to go for a nicer dinner while in Budapest. Would happily come back and will recommend to friends and family who are visiting soon

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  24. AnnaM

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Hungarian food. Excellent service and ambiance

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  25. Mark

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! A must!!

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  26. JoshuaP

    Hungary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food was very bland and considering the price not good value at all. Wine was poor, waiter was okay.

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  27. GaetanoC

    Hungary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food and enjoyable experience. Wine bottles too expensive.

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  28. EleNora

    Thailand

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    We went there during a rather busy evening. The food was good and the room was nice. However, the service was very slow. The kindness could also be improved.

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  29. SebastienC

    Hungary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining here for at least 5 years and it is always the perfect place for Hungarian food.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Viaje. Una manera de conocer la comida Húngara de una forma exquisita. El trato amable, la comida deliciosa, y el servicio de primeras

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food lacked depth in flavour in some parts, and pork chop- tarja wasnt cooked long enough, so remained chewy and though. Flódni, the house special dessert was outstanding! Waiter was extremely friendly and helpful. Would recommend nonetheless

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  32. MichelR

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice experience with excellent service, I will go back !

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  33. JuditK

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place to visit if you are in Budapest. Food is excellent, atmosphere great.

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  34. AgotaV

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nagyon kedves felszolgàlás, remek miliő és isteni ételek. Alig várjuk, hogy ismét itt vacsorázzunk. (Az online szàmla érkezésère még várunk)

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great Restaurant with wonderful food.

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  36. DorotaH

    Hungary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mood was amazing, and the food absolute perfecion.

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  37. Ajacks

    Atlanta Metro

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals of our trip! Don’t miss the Consommé with Matzah Ball and the Venison.

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  38. Vielreisende

    Austria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hochzeitstag in Budapest! Großartiger Empfang, Service sehr aufmerksam und schnell-TOP! OpenTable Reservierung hat super funktioniert, immer wieder gerne über diese Plattform reservieren! Komplimente an den Küchenchef und sein Team Wir haben mit einem Lächeln und wohlgenährt das Restaurant verlassen! Es war sooooooo gut, wir waren sehr begeistert! Das Steak war genau auf den Punkt gegrillt und butterweich! Das Beef Tartare war sehr gut und sehr gut gewürzt! Furlan Prosecco aus Italy unbedingt probieren, Spitzenklasse! Unbedingt Tisch reservieren, da es sehr gut besucht ist. Schade, dass wir nicht öfters ins Restaurant kommen können, da wir aus Wien anreisen müssten.

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  39. MariaS

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    We were a group of 11. Some did tatating menu - food was great and value for money with wine pairing

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  40. LenkaB

    Hungary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    On my top five restaurants visited. Please make sure to book a table this is not a place for last minute choice. Attentive service and nice selection of seasonal dishes.

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FAQs

Macesz Bistro Budapest is rated 4.5 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Macesz Bistro Budapest

26 Dob u., Budapest, Budapest 1072

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Budapest

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Hungarian, Bistro, Israeli

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Akos Tasnadi

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

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