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360 Bar
Rooftop bars are having a serious moment in Budapest—one that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The city’s highest is located on the top floor of Paris Department Store, on the upscale fashion street Andrássy Avenue. The striking...
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Café Kör
Be sure to make a reservation at this intimate bistro near St. Stephen’s Basilica. The local favorite, which features a small dining room with a vaulted ceiling, faded peach-pink walls and wrought-iron tables, fills up fast, especially during lunch. The...
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Callas
This Art Deco bar and café near the State Opera is transportive, thanks to a great design and Parisian ambiance. The bistro, located on the lovely Andrássy Boulevard, features a huge terrace that practically overflows onto the steps of the...
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Innio
Steps from St. Stephen’s Basilica lies this casual wine bar, perfect for a low-key evening with spectacular vintages and tasty tapas (each night’s menu also offers two entrée-sized options). All bites, like truffled potato mousse and paprika sausage, come with...
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Menza
Young, fun and inexpensive, Menza is right on buzzing Liszt Ferenc Tér and draws a 20- and 30-something clientele with its modern and traditional Hungarian fare. It has two levels (for a quieter dining experience, ask to be seated on...
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Onyx Restaurant
The atmosphere and food are both neo-Baroque at this Michelin-starred Hungarian restaurant. The “Hungarian Evolution Menu” showcases seasonal, local ingredients prepared in a traditional style with contemporary twists. The chic black, white and yellow interior is cozy and refined and...
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Stand25 Bisztró
Two chefs from Onyx opened this joint in 2017 and shocked everyone when it turned out to be in a food court. The dishes, which are updated takes on classic Hungarian cuisine, are excellent.
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Terminal
Since opening in 2014, this airy eatery in Elizabeth Square has been a go-to spot for serious foodies. Located in the Design Terminal (a former bus station turned state agency that fosters Hungarian creative industries), the spacious restaurant features streamlined,...
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.