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.

La Bodeguita del Medio (today’s Havana Salsa Bar and Restaurant) in Budapest

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PERMANENTLY CLOSED – Havana’s La Bodeguita del Medio, the birthplace of the Mojito cocktail, is known as a wonderful gathering place that truly unites colonial past with our present time through its rum cocktails, cigars and local cuisine. Its franchise restaurants can be found in every corner of the world such as Mexico, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Lebanon, etc. read more

Paris Department Store

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Paris Department Store (Párisi Nagy Áruház) is located at 39 Andrássy Avenue in the heart of Budapest. This breathtaking avenue is mainly defined by stylish café-bars, premium and luxury retailers. Just like the avenue, Paris Department Store also holds a long history. It was built in 1882 based on the designs by Gusztáv Petschancher. Its facade facing Andrássy Avenue was designed in Art Nouveau style, while its side looking at Paulay Ede Street is Neo-Renaissance. read more

Bistro Déryné

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Bistro Déryné (Madame Déry), named after the most famous Hungarian actress of the 19th century, has become a historic hangout with its 21st-century atmosphere and delightful bistro ambiance on the Buda side, just a few minutes from the Tunnel at the Chain Bridge. read more