Hungary has an extensively varied and characteristic cuisine, rooted in traditional household cooking but which has now moved into the heights of fine dining.
Budapest’s gastronomy scene has really opened up in recent years; restaurants presenting the tastes and aromas of every corner of the world can be found all over the city. That mix has, in its turn, influenced many talented chefs from the city's quickly evolving food culture, several of whom have gone on to win international reputations, leading to truly unique creations and experiences when visiting any of the many fine restaurants Budapest has to offer.
Hungary is well-known as a country of creative dishes, quality ingredients, and welcoming service, combining both the rich traditions as well as modern-day innovation. New restaurants, bistros and street food places are opening up all around the city, including the utmost quality honored by Michelin stars.
Two thousand years have elevated Hungary’s viticulture and winemaking to the top ranks of global cuisine, with the country’s several distinctive winemaking regions shipping the best they have to offer to the best restaurants in Budapest and all around the world. The talent to be found among Hungarian cooking masters is all the more evident based on the cakes that have to be enjoyed at a café to experience the many years of innovation.
Hungary’s café culture is alive and vibrant, which is no surprise, since even centuries ago this is where the best and most creative minds met to discuss politics, writing and new influences in art. For the full experience of Budapest cuisine, you will enjoy the many opportunities when you may actually see for yourself and learn how these fantastic dishes are made.
