Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Hungary

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Mercatino Ristorante Enoteca

4.8

4.8 (308)

€31 to €50

Italian

Budapest

About the restaurant

Just a few steps from the Chain Bridge, our restaurant is a jewel box in the heart of the city centre - behind the Intercontinental Hotel...

Top review

kimberly

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Gracious host and servers. Quality of the food was wonderful - authentic and fresh.

Riso Ristorante & Terrace

4.8

4.8 (286)

€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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Barbie

Dined 5 days ago

The terrace was lovely and the food amazing. The prices were very good and the staff was friendly.

Black Swan Bar

4.7

4.7 (148)

€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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Bela

Dined 5 days ago

Best cocktails ever! Nice attentive staffs. Cucumber water included. Super vibes, good music!

Macesz Bistro Budapest

4.7

4.7 (173)

€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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Phill

Dined 5 days ago

Great spot - lovely cuisine & very nice & efficient staff - good wines too

Mazi Greek Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (200)

€30 and under

Greek

Budapest

About the restaurant

Autentikus görög bisztro, kortárs térben várja szeretettel a mediterrán életérzés és a görög gasztronómia kedvelőit.

A görög séfek vezette látványkonyhás bisztro hagyományos, sok esetben mégis újragondolt tengeri fogásokat és görög,hegyvidéki ételeket kínál.

A görög vendészeretet, a gondosan válogatott alapanyagok és a jó társaságban 'együtt' eltöltött idő a Mazi filozófiája.

Mely törekvés vezetett el az "AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE GOLDEN AWARDS 2022 - GREEK TASTE BEYOND BORDERS GTBB" elismeréshez.

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Grey

Dined 7 days ago

I booked for a group of 14 which for some restaurants is incredibly challenging. However, Mazi was more than prepared. When we arrived our table was ready 10 minutes early. Our server had no issue keeping track of 14 orders and appetizers and drinks arrived swiftly The main courses all came out together and the food was incredible while the portions were more then filling (the best tzatziki I have ever had) If you have a big party and need a table in Budapest I would recommend Mazi 100 times out of 100. Truly I could not give more praise, such an amazing experience

Majorelle Budapest

4.7

4.7 (55)

€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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Chris

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Visited this restaurant while in Budapest with my girlfriend. I have travelled and eaten all over the world so believe me when I say this restaurant is superb; let me tell you why. First, great music, relaxing and at just the right volume, not too loud. Lighting in the restaurant is very relaxing. The staff, every one of them, were a real delight to deal with, polite, pleasant, helpful and they are a real credit to the owner and the nicest staff I experienced at any restaurant in Budapest. Bad staff can kill a restaurant, the staff here really make the experience feel good. The food, just truly delicious. Fantastic flavour, cooked beautifully and took the leftover chicken couscous home and ate it for breakfast the next morning. We will be back in September. Thank you for a great experience.

Goli

4.7

4.7 (175)

€31 to €50

Middle Eastern

Budapest

About the restaurant

Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Award 2024
Dining Guide - The most likeable restaurant 2024

Welcome to goli!

We are excited to share our dream with you! Let us take you hand in hand, throughout this fresh, fire adventure of ours. Here, we celebrate food, drinks and people, all wrapped with our life soundtrack. Goli brings a bold, different, spicy and colourful experience to share with the people you love.

"For the first time in my life I feel free from boundaries. In a place with no rules, my kitchen language expands into true honesty crafted on charcoals. Together with such an amazing and diverse team from all around the world, we find true connection between food, drinks, people and fire. I'm proud to be a part of this family called goli!" Harel Zakaim, chef

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Benjamin

Dined 7 days ago

Great atmosphere, unique recipees and really kind service.

The Bigfish Seafood Bistro

4.5

4.5 (263)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Budapest

About the restaurant

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

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Nidia

Dined on May 30, 2025

Totally recommended! Its always a nice spot in Budapest. They have fresh seafood, very taste.

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4.5

4.5 (864)

€31 to €50

Hungarian

Budapest

About the restaurant

FARM TO TABLE – LITERALLY.
When we say farm to table, we mean it.

Because we have our own farm. And the love for it brought this restaurant to life. That is why we believe in Hungarian smallholders, local ingredients and enjoy the beauties of the countryside.

Our mission is to take along this feeling to the downtown of Budapest. But we also bring our passion for seasonal dishes and sustainability with us. To showcase local products in new and more contemporary way.

Welcome to TATI!

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Ainur

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was fine. The food was very good, the drinks were good too. Thank you for helping out and putting flowers on our table for my girlfriend before we arrived. The surprise worked!

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Popular dish

Chicken Paprikash

Popular dish

Cottage Cheese Dumplings

Popular dish

Cabbage Strudel

La Pampa Steakhouse

4.4

4.4 (512)

€51 and over

Steak

Budapest

About the restaurant

Anyone who has not been to Argentina before can get a comprehensive picture of the country flavours at the La Pampa Steakhouse in Budapest, where you can tase 11 premium quality steaks from 4 other countries, accompanied by more than 200 wines.

We await our guests with the largest Malbec selection in the country along with other wines from Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and different New World and items from the deservedly famous Old-World wine regions.

In addition to dishes made from Wagyu, Kobe and Angus sirloin, the place unique atmosphere, elegant black-and-white interior and food-drink pairs selected with the help of our sommeliers make your time here an unforgettable experience.
Would you like to use the restaurant for an event or with a larger group? Our private rooms are suitable for both corporate and family dining. Taste a slice of Argentina and be our guest!

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Erna

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was perfect. Were there for the second time and it was as great as before

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