Budapest

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Budapest’s cultural revolution extends to its culinary scene; the city seemingly welcomes an excellent new eatery every couple of weeks, but the classics are still musts, and partaking in Budapest’s café culture is an integral part of any trip. Thanks to a flurry of international openings, Hungarian cuisine is not the only viable option, and the best places manage to fuse the past and the future by reinventing traditionally heavy dishes in a light, modern style. For an abbreviated list of restaurants, read Top Tables Budapest.