Hungary's First Green Star Restaurants

"As the only restaurant in Hungary with both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star, this chic, forward-thinking spot channels a local, seasonal, low-waste ethos into creative cooking. Wooden shelves lined with colorful jars signal a core practice—fermentation—showing up as elements like pickled wild apples and fermented pine needle, traditional techniques used to reduce energy consumption and save ingredients from the bin. Dishes weave in numerous house-made components, from foraged and fermented products to their own lardo, vinegars, butter, and bread, and all non-alcoholic drinks—including juice pairings—are made in-house; anything outsourced is seasonal and almost entirely Hungarian, with plates by ceramicist Néma Júlia. Eco-friendly cleaning products, advance menu planning to avoid waste, and clothing from sustainable European sources round out a continual push to do better, with a clear focus on a greener future." - Elizabeth Winter