Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Hungary

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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Hugo’s Mexican Bar and Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (184)

€30 and under

Mexican

Budapest

About the restaurant

A sports bar with a unique atmosphere in the heart of the city center! Tex-Mex food and fantastic cocktails!
Broadcast sports events!

A belváros szívében egyedi hangulatú sportbár! Tex-Mex ételek és fantasztikus koktélok!
Sportesemények közvetítése!

Top review

Deb

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

We had a pretty nice time. There are a large selection of cocktails followed by a reasonably complete Mexican menu, minus enchiladas. We had steak fajitas which were pretty good, although the tortillas were not as soft as we are used to.

Goli

4.8

4.8 (60)

€31 to €50

Middle Eastern

Budapest

About the restaurant

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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SusanBvip

Dined 4 days ago

Everything about this restaurant was extraordinary. The vision behind the food - fresh, inventive, bringing out the natural and powerful flavors in the food through grilling - was manifested in each dish. We loved everything we tried - the house made labneh, the black pumpkin, the smoked cauliflower, the smashed potatoes, the meat ‘cigar’ - it was all unique and delicious. The service was the most welcoming I’d ever experienced, from the hostess-waitress to the bartender. The vibe was joyful and lively, the music was amazing as well.

Sky Garden - Mystery Hotel Budapest

4.7

4.7 (147)

€31 to €50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Budapest

About the restaurant

Garden above the city, where you can admire a special place of relaxation. Here, in the shadow of a Doric column, you can admire the magnificent view of the city. The Eiffel-designed Nyugati Railway Station is a stunning building just a short walk away from us. In the distance you can see the Castle of Buda, the Fisherman Bastion and Gellért Hill. The Sky Garden awaits guests with special cocktails and snacks and can hold up to 50 people.
For group bookings above 4 people please contact us via e-mail at mystery@mysteryhotelbudapest.com. Our largest table can hold maximum 14 people. Minimum consumption fee applies above 4 people, 5000 HUF/person/occasion.
Until 7th October, Sky Garden Rooftop Terrace is open from 15:00 till 23:00. Should the weather conditions be not suitable for serving on the top floor we reserve the right to return to the Great Hall Restaurant.
From 8th October, the Sky Garden Rooftop Terrace will be closed until late spring 2025.

Top review

Bogdana

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Wonderful place with great service and delicious cuisine.

MÚZSA - Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace

4.6

4.6 (146)

€31 to €50

Asian

Budapest

About the restaurant

With her hand-crafted cocktail creations, enchanting fusion of Asian cuisines, and elegant yet playful atmosphere, Muzsa will transport you to a timeless golden age. Located in the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, a jewel in the heart of Budapest.

Artizán koktél alkotásaival, az ázsiai konyha elbűvölő ötvözetével és elegáns, mégis játékos hangulatával, Múzsa az időtlen aranykorba repíti vendégeit. Az ikonikus Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace-ban található, egy valódi ékszer Budapest szívében.

Top review

Taniavip

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

Amazing experience at this stylish bar. Anett was a shining star in this wonderful cocktail bar.

Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar

4.6

4.6 (166)

€30 and under

International

Budapest

About the restaurant

A Budapest Marriott Hotelben található, felújított Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar páratlan élményre invitál, ahonnan a hét minden napján csodálatos panoráma nyílik Budapestre. A 9. emeleten található, 270 fokos terasz egy kifinomult sky bárrá alakult át, ahol nyugodt környezetben lazíthatsz, kivételes koktélokat és ízletes ételeket kóstolhatsz. A Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar-ban büszkék vagyunk arra, hogy innovatív technikákat alkalmazunk a koktélok és ételek elkészítésében.
Atop the Budapest Marriott Hotel, the newly renovated Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar invites its guests to an unparalleled rooftop experience, offering panoramic views of Budapest's skyline from Monday to Sunday. Set on the 9th floor, the expansive 270-degree terrace transforms into a sophisticated sky bar where guests can unwind in a relaxed setting, savoring exceptional cocktails and delectable cuisine crafted from our sustainable food and beverage options.

Top review

Rachel

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Unreal cocktails service and total vibe, would highly recommend, thank you for a lovely evening

LEO Rooftop

4.5

4.5 (1054)

€31 to €50

International

Budapest

About the restaurant

Hello Budapest,
My name is Leo, Your Highness.
We haven’t met yet, but I finally have arrived to Budapest and I would like to let you in some secrets about me, just to make sure you will recognize me when the time will come. I have a very strong feeling about you and me spending this summer together.
So, who am I…
I am coming from a large and highly sophisticated family, but if I am honest I was always the black sheep around. Nothing serious - of course, I mean from my part. :P I am eager to swim against the flow and to do what others may not even dream or think of trying.
I love to travel, to get to know other cultures and people from all around the world. I love to eat…oh my God all those amazing flavors and colors of the world.
So, I highly recommend you not to leave me hanging and meet me at the top of Hotel Clark , where I can show you the most amazing view to our gorgeous city.
See you at my roof, Leo, Your Highness

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Marc

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful and relaxing evening overlooking the Chain Bridge while enjoying delicious food. Great service and very attentive staff.

Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest

4.5

4.5 (234)

€31 to €50

International

Budapest

About the restaurant

Worldwide-renowned industry leader and trendsetter Master Chef Wolfgang Puck brings the Beverly Hills culinary and social phenomenon Spago to Budapest, igniting the city’s dining scene into a gastronomic epicenter.
Located at Váci utca 36., in Matild Palace, Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest is the first European outpost of Wolfgang’s flagship restaurant. Maintaining its leading position as one of the pioneers of the gastronomy world, setting trends in culinary arts, service, and style, Spago Budapest caters to a brand new gastronomic culture in the city by blending the chef’s iconic Californian cuisine and his Hungarian team's Magyar culinary skills, traditions and choice of local products.
Available year-round, an exquisite outdoor dining and lounging experience, with a rain proof roof, is also available at the Duna street terrace, part of the first Gastro street of Budapest.

Top review

Lisa

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

We had a fantastic meal at Spago , the food was delicious , amazing service , friendly staff . Great cocktails .Would highly recommend .

Bombay Budapest

4.5

4.5 (340)

€30 and under

Indian

Budapest

About the restaurant

Get to know the magic of Indian dining - INDIAN CONTEMPORARY CUISINE BUDAPEST
You are invited to where authentic Indian culture and modern gastronomy combine, presenting guests with an unforgettable culinary experience. Bombay is a contemporary city; it is vibrant, cosmopolitan and multicultural. This personality shines through in a cuisine with influences from every corner of India. Our concept is to conjure India in the exclusive setting of BOMBAY Budapest. Our top priority is to acquaint guests with the authentic BOMBAY feeling and for the guests to be satisfied with the experience.

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Gergelyvip

Dined 6 days ago

It was a great experience as always, the staff was polite and the food was amazing.

High Note Sky Bar

4.4

4.4 (654)

€30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Budapest

About the restaurant

The High Note Sky Bar is a full-service, lushly landscaped rooftop garden which was named as one of the Top 10 Best Rooftop Bars in the World by Condé Nast Traveller in 2018. The sky bar offers fine-drinking cocktails, an exciting bar food selection and an extensive wine list, all while granting a breathtaking view of Budapest and a front-row ticket to St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Top review

Mike

Dined 5 days ago

Great views of the city a bit pricey but expected this

LEO Bistro

4.3

4.3 (107)

€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.

Top review

Felix

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Food was great, very tasty. Ambiance was interesting, almost as though the music played did not really complement the venue. (Speaking from the perspective of a middle aged client.) Food was pricey, but tasty.

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