Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Hungary

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Hungary? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kandalló Pub

4.9

4.9 (278)

€30 and under

Pub

Budapest

About the restaurant

BURGERS AND CRAFT BEER IN BUDAPEST What else do you need? One of the best hamburgers of the city along with the newest Hungarian craft beers in our huge, two level bar and summer terrace! Either if you are coming with a group of friends, or just yourself and your buddy grabbing a cold one or just watching the ballgame – Kandalló has everything for a cool night. Our friendly colleagues and superb chefs are working on your perfect night. Don’t forget to book a table!

Top review

Ildikó

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

It's been a nice experience, thank you for your service

Riso Ristorante & Terrace

4.8

4.8 (280)

€31 to €50

Italian

Budapest

About the restaurant

Üdvözöljük a Risoban!
Éttermünk 2011 nyara óta van jelen a budai várnál. A ’Terrace’ szó nem hiába került bele az elnevezésbe, hiszen a vendégek valóban úgy érezhetik, hogy egy másik világba, idilli környezetbe csöppentek, elég helyet foglalni a buja zöld növényzettel körülölelt terasz asztalainál. A kerthelyiség szinteltolásos építészeti kialakítása, a felső részen helyet kapott grillkonyha, a kényelmesen és tágasan elhelyezett bútorzat otthonos hangulatot teremt.
Welcome to Riso!
Our guests can indeed feel that they got into another world, an idealistic scene, it is enough to take a seat at the tables of the terrace surrounded by lush, growing greens. The leveled architectural design of the terrace, the higher level of the grill kitchen, the comfortably and loosely placed furniture, creates an intimate and also cozy feeling.

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mauricio

Dined 6 days ago

Great option on the Buda side. Pasta is amazing and the garlic tomato shrimp are to die for

KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar- Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace

4.7

4.7 (377)

€31 to €50

Contemporary French

Budapest

About the restaurant

Welcoming with understated, informal elegance since 2015, KOLLÁZS perfectly captures the dynamic spirit of the city: historic yet contemporary, timeless yet fresh, glamorous yet relaxed.

Bringing together four distinct focal points – the restaurant, the bar, the patisserie and the marché – the environment feels hip and comfortable, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The unique dining experiences are marked by powerful flavours, simple presentations and vibrant combinations crafted by Executive Chef Árpád Győrffy and his team.

Join us to enjoy our signature dishes from Kollazs, all while savoring an outstanding view of the castle. We look forward to welcoming you for this unique dining experience!

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Amanda

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Great vibe. Great food. Exceptional service from all the staff

Macesz Bistro Budapest

4.7

4.7 (164)

€31 to €50

Hungarian

Budapest

About the restaurant

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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Eugene Eva

Dined 1 day ago

There were 5 of us, the restaurant was pleasant, service great. A busload of tourists arrived, and the noise level increased, making conversation difficult. Otherwise, everything was great

Majorelle Budapest

4.7

4.7 (50)

€31 to €50

Moroccan

Budapest

About the restaurant

Welcome to Majorelle, the first authentic Moroccan restaurant in Budapest! In our culture, food is revered and cherished, seen as more than just sustenance. We believe in serving dishes crafted with the freshest and most sustainable ingredients, as we understand the vital role food plays in nourishing the human body.

Our inspiration comes from the renowned Majorelle park, a place steeped in history and beauty. The park, which took over 40 years to create, was later acquired by the fashion icon Yves St Laurent, who transformed it into an iconic destination. At Majorelle restaurant, we strive to capture the essence of Morocco and transport it to Budapest and beyond.

Our goal is to bring you an authentic taste of Morocco, allowing you to embark on a culinary journey that will leave a lasting impression. Join us at Majorelle, where we celebrate the art of Moroccan cuisine and share it with the world.

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ChristianD

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Very delocious food and wine and a feeling of warmly welcome, very good service

Black Swan Bar

4.6

4.6 (146)

€30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Budapest

About the restaurant

The Black Swan's nest is hidden in ordinary surroundings, inside walls that look average. A little light filtered out onto the street from behind heavy velvet curtains shows you are heading in the right direction. Once inside you will witness a magical world in an art deco environment where special drinks and a passion for gastronomy create miracles!

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Lisa

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Fantastic experience. Very personal and the cocktails were amazing. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Ambience was lovely. Highly recommended

The Bigfish Seafood Bistro

4.4

4.4 (254)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Budapest

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Bigfish Seafood Bistro, we look forward to serving you.

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Andrew

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Had a great meal at Bigfish. Shrimps were delicious and pasta meals were great. Would definitely recommend as staff were really friendly and the ambience was nice inside although we ate outside as was a lovely afternoon.

Vietnámigulyás

4.4

4.4 (13)

€30 and under

Vietnamese

Budapest

About the restaurant

Maga a vietnámi gulyás, éttermünk névadó esszenciája a 2010-es években született a Madách téren található The Beszállóban, egy felejthetetlen úttörő ételbárban, amely a felpezsdült budapesti gasztronómiai szcéna egyik rendkívüli új szereplője volt. Fúziós konyhánkat a japán, vietnami, thaiföldi és magyar konyha inspirálta, kifogástalan alapanyagokból. Egy hely, ahol a gulyás pho-t vagy tavaszi tekercset, első osztályú szatmári szilvalekvárt ölel köntösbe bújtatva.
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The Vietnamese goulash itself, the eponymous essence of our restaurant, was born in the 2010s at The Beszálló on Madách tér an unforgetable pioneering food bar that was one of the extraordinary new players of the invigorated gastronomy scene of Budapest. Our fusion cuisine is inspired by Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai and Hungarian cuisine using impeccable ingredients. A place where goulash hugs pho or spring rolls, first-class Szatmári plum jam is wrapped in a robe.

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Áron

Dined 3 days ago

If you want to eat good, tasty food, it’s a good choice. The waiters are enthusiastic amateurs, but was ok. The food is good for it’s price. The atmosphere, the vibes are excellent and sepf-identical. Thanks for the experience, I’ll be back soon.

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LEO Bistro

4.3

4.3 (131)

€31 to €50

International

Budapest

About the restaurant

After the top notch rooftop bar, Leo, Your Highness his brand new residency, Leo Bistro with cosy urban atmosphere and a selection of local and international favourites.
Caring for a happy finish after dinner?! Let our bartenders decide and lead you to a classic way of bar life.

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Reka

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food, good service, we had a lovely time, thank you!

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