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Cyrano Restaurant and Café in Budapest: Artsy – Trendy

March 3, 2008 By Anna from Budapest 5 Comments

Cyrano Restaurant, Budapest

Cyrano Restaurant features international and French cuisine. Cyrano is right in the city centre. The contemporary style restaurant has a nice terrace for watching people going by on the pedestrian only Vaci street (Váci utca), and a unique interior design with trendy elements and telling upholstery contrasting each other. As Fodor’s guide writes: “This slick bistro just off Vörösmarty tér has an artsy, contemporary bent, with wrought-iron chairs, black and gold wallpaper, and a chandelier of feather boas festooning the dining room. … Though the prices are high for what you get, the restaurant is in the heart of the Váci utca shopping district.”

Address: Kristóf tér 7-8., Budapest, 1052
Phone: 00-36-1-266-3096 or 00-36-1-266-4747
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11 am – 12 am
Note: the Cosmo room upstairs is available for private parties
Getting here: M1 (yellow metro line) Vorosmarty tér station

See the location of Cyrano Restaurant on the Budapest Tourist Map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest or click on the View Larger Map blue link under the map). Please note that Cyrano Restaurant is very close to Váci utca shopping street, Roosevelt square with the Chain Bridge & the Gresham Palace, Hotel Sofitel, as well as the luxury hotels on Erzsébet tér: Kempinski and Le Meridien.

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Chez Daniel Restaurant (Chez Daniel Étterem): a bit of Provence in Budapest

March 3, 2008 By Anna from Budapest 1 Comment

Chez Daniel Restaurant (Chez Daniel Étterem) with its French cuisine orchestrated by French chef Daniel Labrosse, smallish quaint terrace and numerous wooden, and brass French cocks brings a glimpse of Provence in Budapest. The restaurant is on the way to or from the Heroes’ square (Millennial Monument, Museum of Fine Arts, etc.) on beautiful Andrassy avenue, which is flanked by Paris-like 19th century buildings.

Chez Daniel is on the list of Top 33 restaurants made by the Hungarian food blog, Chew.hu. Vegetarians watch out for the camembert chaud aux truffes (warm camembert with julienned white truffles). Likewise the cheese platter shows an allegiance to the tenets of French cuisine. Steel on the Food Police blog writes Chez Daniel has “definite highs and some strange and unexplicable lows” – like a marriage with ups and downs.

Address: Szív utca 32, 1063 Budapest
Phone: 00-36-1-302-4039
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12-15 and 19-23
Note: French and Hungarian wines and clientele. Besides French meals, you can also buy fresh vegetables in a little shop within Chez Daniel, or French wines next to the restaurant, in Trikolor. His & Hers menus on Valentine’s Day & other romantic treats for your better half.
Getting here: underground (yellow line metro), Kodály körönd station or bus number 4.

See the location of Chez Daniel Restaurant on the Budapest Tourist Map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest or click on the View Larger Map blue link under the map). Notice that Chez Daniel Restaurant is close to Andrassy avenue, the House of Terror museum,

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The above mentioned white truffle (choiromyces meandriformis in Latin) is not identical with the Alpine tartufo bianco.

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Lou Lou Restaurant: FabuLous LouLou Cuisine in Budapest

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest 1 Comment

Lou Lou Restaurant in Budapest was number 86 out of the top 100 restaurants in the world made by Restaurant Magazine in 2007. Lou Lou serves French cuisine, as Frommer’s guide writes: “Fresh-fish dishes are the specialty of the house. Lou Lou features an extensive wine list. A house wine is available and is a good choice.” Lou Lou is relatively small (about eight tables) Antique wooden horse above the bar, chairs from the era of Louis XVI.

Address: Vigyázó Ferenc utca 4, 1051 Budapest
Phone: 00-36-1-312-4505
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12-15 and 19-23, Sat 19-23 (closed on Sundays)
Note: Book a table in advance and prepare for Michelin type prices. Lou Lou was opened by Károly Rudits (earlier managing the kitchen in Kempinski Hotel Corvinus).
Getting here:

metro: (red line) Kossuth tér station or (blue line) Bajcsy Zsilinszky út station
tram/ streetcar: number 2, which runs along the River Danube embankment
bus: number 15, 16, 105

See the location of Lou Lou on the Budapest Tourist Map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest or click on the View Larger Map blue link under the map). Notice that Lou Lou is very close to the Parliament, the Basilica and Roosevelt square with the Chain Bridge & the Gresham Palace:

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OK, I accept my due punishment for the pun in the title.

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Cafe Bouchon a Restaurant at Ease in Budapest

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest Leave a Comment

Cafe Bouchon is a friendly professional restaurant close to Oktogon square (Andrassy avenue) in Budapest. As Fodor’s Budapest travel guide writes: “You won’t find friendlier or more attentive service in Budapest than in this French-inspired bistro… Café tables, parquet floors, and a daily menu written on butcher paper all set the mood for a casual but sophisticated meal. The well-chosen wine list highlights some of Hungary’s best and most interesting wines by the glass…. The flourless French chocolate cake on the regular menu is a treat any time of the year.” Cafe Bouchon is on the Top 33 list of Chew.hu, the Hungarian food blog.

Address: 1066 Bp. Zichy Jenő u. 33.
Phone: 00-36-1-353-4094
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9 am – 11 pm (closed on Sun)
Note: Cash only. Four-course menus come at about 4-5000 HUF. You can make up your 100% portion by having three different meals of 33% (great for gourmet tasting). Sundays closed.

See the location of Cafe Bouchon on the Budapest Tourist Map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest or click on the View Larger Map blue link under the map):

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Anyway, as the owners explain it “the name ‘Bouchon’ comes from the French ‘La Bouchon’ meaning ‘the cork of the wine bottle’. More importantly however – and that was our main inspiration in choosing this name- it is also the name for little-, family-run restaurants in the province of Lyon.”

PS: the owners of Café Bouchon worked for Cafe Kör for several years, which means a kid of guarantee for a good job.

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Baraka Restaurant in Andrassy Boutique Hotel, Budapest

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest 2 Comments

Baraka Restaurant (Baraka étterem) is in Andrassy Boutique Hotel, on the fascinating Andrassy avenue in Budapest. The interior design of the restaurant is art deco (simple, elegant, and a bit darkish). Rich flavors, different fishes, seafood, beef, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Baraka has been chosen in the list of Top 33 restaurants in Budapest made by Chew.hu Hungarian food blog. Fodor’s travel guide writes: “The new digs for this celebrated Budapest restaurant couldn’t be more inviting. The leafy outside terrace looks onto majestic Andrássy út and Heroes Square; the spacious interior dining room is all grown-up big-city glamour. Dimmed crystal chandeliers, sleek black tables, and massive vases filled with calla lillies suggest a sophisticated evening in store. Expect innovative seasonal dishes … Prices match the ambition of the place, but there’s a reasonable two-course lunch special daily.”

Address: Andrássy út 111, 1062 Budapest
Phone: 00-36-1-483-1355
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12-15 and 18-23 (closed on Sundays)
Note: Between 1945 and 1989, Hotel Andrassy accommodated many a famous foreign statesmen: communist Heads of State like Brezhnev, Gorbatschev, Honecker, or the first man in space, Gagarin. Closed on Sundays. It’s worth reserving a table in advance.
Getting here: metro (yellow underground line) at Bajza utca station

See the location of Baraka Restaurant on the Budapest Tourist Map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest or click on the View Larger Map blue link under the map). Notice that Baraka Restaurant is close to the House of Horror museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Hall of Arts and the Millennial Monument on Heroes’ Square.

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Arcade Bistro – Elegant French Restaurant in Budapest

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest Leave a Comment

Arcade Bistro is a highly popular upscale French style restaurant in Budapest off the beaten tourist track. As Fodor’s guide puts it, Arcade Bistro is a “modern, sophisticated bistro on a leafy intersection not far from Déli Pályaudvar (Train Station). The floor-to-ceiling waterfall smack in the middle of the dining room soothes as it keeps conversations discreet and complements the unfussy interior.” Frommer’s guide says: “this is a pleasant retreat at the foot of the Buda hills … which serves a unique palette of seafood and a selection of Hungarian and international cuisine. The starter was truly special, being a wonderfully marinated salmon with a red-pepper sauce: an unusual, yet very positive selection in a country where marinated or smoked salmon is a rarity. … We liked this place for its cozy and creative atmosphere.”

Address: Kiss János Altábornagy utca 38., Budapest 1126
Phone: 00-36-1-225-1969
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11-16 and 18-24 (closed on Sundays)
Getting here: tram/ streetcar number 59 from Déli pályaudvar (Southern railway station) metro (red line), station.
Note: Booking a table in advance is a good idea. Wine by the glass (33 open bottles). Closed on Sundays. Hungarian artworks on the wall: El Kazovskij, Mulasics, Nadler, etc.

See the location of Arcade Bistro on the Budapest Tourist Map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest or click on the View Larger Map blue link under the map):

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Restaurant Csalogany 26 in Budapest: the Locals-Love-It Place

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest Leave a Comment

Csalogany 26 Restaurant (Csalogány 26 Étterem) is one of those really few excellent restaurants in Budapest, the news and legends of which have been going around in gossip, word of mouth, emails, forums, gourmet reviews (!), etc. No, not the interior design, not even the waiters’ style – the food quality & selection and the very affordable prices, so the place. It’s worth checking if you are on the Buda side of Budapest. New York Times: “low-key trattoria with a high-tech twist … blends Hungarian and Continental cuisines … the wine list has excellent Hungarian varietals, including a kadarka.” So yes, it’s ‘the locals love it’ plus ‘the locals fear that prices may surge up’ restaurant type. Extreme bargain for excellence. The name is Csalogány 26, say: cha-lo-gagne hoo-son-hot.

Address: Csalogány utca 26, Budapest 1015
Phone: 00-36-1-201-7892
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12:00-23:00 Sat 18:00-23:00 (Sundays: closed)
Getting here: metro (red line), station: Batthyány tér, bus: 86 (Batthyány tér stop), tram/ streetcar: 19 (Batthyány tér stop)
Note: The name says the address. Live kitchen means that there’s a TV connected from the kitchen to the dining room showing the preparation of meals. Closed on Sundays.

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Café Pierrot: a Soothing Restaurant in Budapest Castle District

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest 1 Comment

Café Pierrot is a pleasant restaurant located in a 13th century building, in the most frequented tourist zone, the Castle district in Budapest, where you will see the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, the Fishermen’s Bastion, etc. Fodor’s reviewer writes: “When touring the sights of Castle Hill, tuck into this inviting café for a relaxing lunch. You may not want to leave once you hear the soothing live jazz piano and see the charming interior — walls covered with paintings of harlequins and fresh flowers on the tables.” Similarly, Frommer’s guide writes “An intimate, comfortable restaurant serving excellent cuisine. … Following recent renovations, the atmosphere feels like a high-class wine cellar decorated with contemporary artworks, soft lighting, and fresh orchids. ” And indeed, several melancholic paintings depict the French version of Pedrolino, the stock character of the Italian Commedia dell’Arte.

Address: Fortuna utca 14, Budapest 1014
Phone: 00-36-1-375-6971
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11am – 12am
Note: Free wifi. Live piano music (jazz) from 6pm.
Getting here:

bus: Várbusz (minibus leaving from Moszkva tér) or Bus number 16 from Deák tér
Funicular from Adam Clark square at the Chain Bridge, and walk

See the location of Cafe Pierrot on the Budapest Tourist map (check the knife and fork map icon in the middle, and click on the icons to learn more about the neighboring places of interest). Notice that Cafe Pierrot Restaurant is in the Castle District on top of the Castle Hill (Varhegy), very close to the Matthias Church, the Fishermen’s Bastion, the Hungarian House of Wines, the historical little confectioner’s Cafe Ruszwurm, and of course the Royal Palace itself with its numerous exhibitions.

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Balettcipo (Balettcipő Eszpresszó) a Cozy Cafe & Restaurant in Budapest

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest Leave a Comment

The Mediterranean themed Balettcipo restaurant (the Hungarian ‘eszpresszó’ term may mislead you) serves international cuisine, from burgers to non-burgers, and is at the same time a good relaxed cafe. It takes up about 50 people, many of them regulars, plus there’s the terrace from spring to autumn. The New York Times reviewer wrote: “A colorful, cheerful coffeehouse/bar in the heart of the theater district — behind the Opera house, “Ballet shoe” has a laid-back, open atmosphere … a simple yet refreshing cafe-style menu.” The cafe also came top on two Hungarian lists: one on Chew.hu, a food blog and the other is kavehazak.hu (coffee houses critics), which well indicates that this is a kind of place where you can go to have a quick snack, a full meal or a long coffee session. Recommended.

Address: Hajós utca 14, 1065 Budapest
Phone: 00-36-1-269-3114
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-12am, Sat-Sun 10am-12am
Note: good burgers, Illy coffee, natural folks-not the chic I am gals and guys

See the location of Balettcipo restaurant on the Budapest Tourist map (the knife and fork icon in the middle stands for Balettcipő Eszpresszó – click on the icons to learn more about the neighborhood incl. the Opera House, the Operetta Theater, the House of Terror museum, etc.):

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Klassz Bistro (Klassz Bisztró) in Budapest: Restaurant in Andrássy út

March 2, 2008 By Anna from Budapest 3 Comments

Klassz Bistro (Klassz Bisztró) is a very good restaurant and wine bar (no beer) on the beautiful avenue, Andrássy út in Budapest, which connects the city center (Deák tér) with Heroes’ square (Millennial Monument with two fine art venues, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art, plus the city park, further off Szechenyi Baths, etc.).

Klassz Bistro Basics:

Address: Andrássy út 41, 1061 Budapest
Phone: no reservation
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-23:00 Sun 11:30-18:00
Note: dogs are OK, no beer, yes wine
Getting here: metro (yellow line underground, Oktogon station) or trams/ streetcars: 4 or 6

The location of Klassz Bistro on Budapest Tourist Map is indicated with a knife & fork map icon in the middle (see further restaurants by clicking on the knife&fork icon):

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If wines matter to you, you can feel safe: as the Hungarian food blog, Chew.hu writes: “Klassz is linked by ownership to the Bortársaság [Wine Society], Hungary’s premier wine retailer.”

PS: ‘Klassz’ in Hungarian is an informal word for ‘good or very good!’

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Cafe Kor (Café Kör): Locals’ & Traveler’s Favorite Restaurant in Budapest

March 1, 2008 By Anna from Budapest Leave a Comment

Cafe Kor (Café Kör) is one of the most popular restaurants amongst Budapest guest reviewers as well as locals. Great food, good location, reasonable prices.

As one of the American travelers put it “The food is good. Not to win some culinary competition, but very good. Excellent service. Closed on Sundays and full all other days.”

It was number 88 out of the top 100 restaurants in the world made by Restaurant Magazine in 2007.

Phone: 00-36-1-311-0053
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11 am – 10pm
Address: Sas utca 17, Budapest Hungary
Note: Cash only

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