We were recently in Budapest and enjoyed a number of meals around town. Traditional Hungarian cooking is typically rich and meat-centric. There are some great deals to be found in Budapest, meals that would normally cost around 20 to 30 euro in Western Europe, will cost you around 10 euros.
Tip on Ordering Wine in Budapest
Pay attention when ordering wine in Budapest. The price listed will often be for one deciliter, but they will likely pour you a double without clarifying. Outside this cheeky move, eating out in Budapest is fun. Below are some recommendations for eating out in Budapest.
Kat Szerecsen
Ket Szerecsen ranks highly on Tripadvisor out of over 1,000 restaurants in Budapest. Delicious food, a relaxed ambiance and fair prices can be found at this charming establishment. It’s overall great value and we definitely recommend enjoying a meal there.
Hungarian veal stew topped with a rich helping of sour cream, with a side of delicious egg barley noodles.
Hungarikum Bisztro
Hungarikum Bisztro– currently ranked #9 in Budapest on Tripadvisor. Best prices of anywhere we sat down to eat in Budapest, with the dish pictured below only costing €7 (under $10 US). The restaurant featured live music, friendly service and cute red and white checker cloth covered tables.
A gargantuan helping of fried veal medallions with garlic potatoes.
Borkonyha Wine Kitchen
Borkonyha Wine Kitchen– currently ranked #5 on Tripadvisor. A more upscale dining experience. Beautifully presented food at reasonable prices. The portions are not big but sufficient. The wine list is extensive and there are some great options for low prices.
Chicken breast medallions with sliced asparagus, atop a thick bed of black lentils
Tarnok Eszpresszo
Tarnok Eszpresszo offers great food in Budapest’s Old Town. It is a reasonably priced restaurant with some great Hungarian dishes.
Tárnok utca 14,Budapest
Scrumptious baked goose leg with a side of white rice and cooked sweet apple slices
A table view at Hungarikum Bisztro. Veal and garlic potatoes with a side of white cabbage. It washed down great with a smooth Hungarian Dreher lager.
Melt in your mouth pork belly with red cabbage and garlic potato cake (Ket Szerecsen)
Budapest’s Castle Hill at Night 
The Great Market Hall in Budapest Will Make Your Mouth Salivate
Yum!! now im hungry!
I know, such good food!!