Food & Drink

Food is one of the best ways to discover Hungary and its culture.

In this section, you’ll find restaurant recommendations, local food guides, traditional Hungarian dishes, street food favourites, cafés, dessert spots and unique culinary experiences from Budapest and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for the best place to try goulash, curious about Hungarian wines and fröccs, or simply searching for your next great meal, these articles will help you explore Hungary through its flavours.

Dobos cake best Hungarian dessert

9 Best Hungarian Desserts You Must Try in Budapest

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Budapest is famous for its grand architecture, thermal baths and rich history, but let’s be honest: one of the best things about Hungary is dessert. This is a country where people happily eat cake after a giant bowl of goulash soup and still somehow have room for one more pastry “just to taste it.” Respect. read more

Time Out Market Budapest

Time Out Market Budapest – when you just can’t decide what to eat

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If you’re anything like me, the best way to explore a city is through food. I love wandering from one café to another, trying local dishes, tasting something completely new, and of course having a glass of wine in between. read more

Central Market Hall Budapest: Food, Flavors and Local Life Under One Roof

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I’ve always loved food markets. Not just because of the food itself, although honestly that part helps a lot. I love the atmosphere around them too: the smell of fresh vegetables and fruits, the noisy butchers, the mountains of spices, the endless chatter between vendors and customers. Somehow markets always feel more alive than supermarkets ever could. read more

TOP 5 favorite restaurants to enjoy Hungarian food in Budapest

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Most people visiting a country like trying its cuisine. This is no different in the case of Hungarian food. When you come to the capital of Hungary, I’m sure you’ll look for where to eat the best Hungarian food in Budapest, besides visiting its famous sights. read more

Festival Latino – July 28, 2019

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Festival Latino is a festival that celebrates Latin-American cuisine and culture in Budapest. It is dedicated for foodies, musicians, dancers, and for those who would like to dive into Latin culture, and passionate about its cuisine and culture. Festival Latino will take place on July 28, 2019 in the breathtaking garden of Havana Salsa Bar & Restaurant (formerly known as La Bodeguita del Medio) in Budapest.

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¡Latin Food Fest! – July 22, 2018

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¡Latin Food Fest! is a summer festival that celebrates Latin-American cuisine and culture in Budapest. It is dedicated for foodies, musicians, dancers, and for those who would like to dive into Latin culture, and passionate about its cuisine and culture. ¡Latin Food Fest! will take place on July 22, 2018 in the breathtaking garden of La Bodeguita del Medio in Budapest. The fiesta will start at noon and will end up at 5 pm. read more

Breakfast at Piccolo Café

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There is a tiny little café in one of the loveliest squares of the 6th district in Budapest that brings a real authentic Italian atmosphere into the life of local people. This is Piccolo Café where “nomen est omen” aka the name says it all. 🙂 It is really a miniature coffee shop with only 3 table-for-2 upstairs on the intimate gallery. When the weather is nice, 2 very small tables flank the entrance on the tiny outdoor seating area. Nonetheless, they have everything for a perfect breakfast.
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Breakfast at Liberté Grand Café

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My mom must be right: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it applies to everyone from jet-setters through globetrotters to backpackers and flashpackers. Although I’m not a morning person, I like sitting at the table having breakfast. Even if there is an early morning rush, for me there’s no breakfast without a cup of coffee.  read more

Hekk hake Hungarian street food

Hake in Hungary – the cult summer street food

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If you spend a summer in Hungary, there’s one thing you’ll keep running into by the water: hekk (hake). Crispy, salty, served with pickles and a thick slice of white bread – simple, no fuss, and absolutely addictive. read more

Latin Food Festival in La Bodeguita del Medio

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A free food festival for anyone to enjoy, Latin Food Festival took place on May 29, 2016 in La Bodeguita del Medio in Budapest. There are no tickets, you just show up in the beautiful garden of the restaurant. You can bring your kids and your grandparents and even dogs are welcome. But no jaguars, iguanas or anything like that, por favor :). The only things you need to pay for are the delicious foods made by the representatives of the participant countries and drinks provided by La Bodeguita del Medio. read more