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| Kepiro |
Price:
HUF4,000 to HUF8,000 |
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Located in a side street a short walk from Kalvin Ter
metro station, this is a little gem of a restaurant.
Indeed Kepiro, which was voted best of Budapest in the
international cuisine category by Budapest Week magazine
in 2003, and received a Michelin recommendation in 2004,
is fast becoming a compulsory stop for serious gourmets
in the Hungarian capital. Not only is the décor
here strikingly original and the atmosphere cosy, the
service is also efficient and friendly, and the food
is simply fantastic. The menu, which changes according
to the season us accompanied by a good list of Hungarian
wines, which includes famous vintages as well as wines
from lesser-known smaller vineyards. There is live jazz
music on Saturday nights, and wine pairing evenings
every month too. Closed on Sunday. |
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Képiró útca 3
Telephone number: (01) 266 04 30
Website: www.kepirorestaurant.com
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| Kisbuda
Gyöngye |
Price:
HUF4,000 to HUF8,000 |
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Situated in Obuda, and therefore slightly out of the
way, Kisbuda Gyöngye is however well worth seeking
out. The restaurant, which offers an elegant setting
full of old world charm, the room, with its antique
furniture and its beautiful hand painted ceiling, has
a warm and intimate atmosphere. The menu, which features
both traditional Hungarian dishes and more international
offerings, reflects traditional cuisine but is updated
to satisfy modern tastes. There is live piano music
every night, with jazz, traditional folk music and classical
tunes played on an old piano in the middle of the room,
to the delight of diners. Closed on Sundays. |
Kenyeres
útca 34
Telephone number: (01) 368 6402.
Website: www.remiz.hu |
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| Marxim’s |
Price:
under HUF2,000. |
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This tongue in cheek pizza place in Buda makes for a
peculiar experience, so although it’s not on the
tourist path, it’s well worth seeking out. The
communist theme, as the name indicates, is what makes
the restaurant special. Here booths are separated by
barbed and chicken wires, there are replicas of communist
posters on the walls and even one uniform-clad mannequin.
But the really fun bit is ordering from a menu featuring
pizzas with names such as Snow White and the Seven Proletars,
Pussy Pussy Monica and Bill (I’m not making this
up promise!), Gordi Gorbi, Red October, Siberian Dreams,
Gulag Pizza, CCCP izza, Preelection Promises and my
favourite, Antivegetarian (a meat ladden pizza!). And
although it’s the unique atmosphere people come
here for, the food is pretty good too, and cheap (proletarians
would approve), making this a winner for travellers
on a budget, and those wanting something a bit different.
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Kisrókus útca 23
Telephone number: (01) 316 02 31 |
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