21 - Magyar Vendéglő - Hungarian bistro

We had a lovely dinner here. We didn't have a reservation but they managed to fit us in. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. We had the rosè duck with pumpkin pureè and the transylvanian bear stew - both were amazing (the bear stew was one of the nicest dishes we had when in Budapest). Our server, Roland, was so friendly and helped us pick out different wines to go with our meals. All in all, a very nice dinner in a lovely area - would definitely recommend! Ilona and Raph October 2025

Akos, a local, recommended the Chicken Paprikash here at 21 Magyar Vendeglo and Da'vid was my gracious server. His friendly helpfulness was beyond expectations. He asked where i was from (I was dining solo) and made me feel welcome, despite my lack of a reservation. He even charged my phone after a long day of site seeing and taking photos! The food was excellent, including the presentation! I highly recommend this restaurant.

We had a wonderful family dinner with 10 adults and a baby, and the restaurant handled our large group with ease. Their quick response and willingness to accommodate us made the evening stress-free. Our server was attentive, friendly, and took great care of everyone at the table. The food was tasty and well-prepared, everyone left happy and full. A great spot for groups and families.

Fantastic lunch in such a historic location. I had the bear stew which was so tasty. Wife had the duck and that was great too. Great service from Lajos.

We were highly disappointed that we came to 21 after…probably 7 years and the food was no-where close to what it used to be. We literally ordered the same dishes: the risotto, the pancake and the gulas and we didn’t like either of them, they were obviously more expensive. We didn’t like the lemonade either. The water and the house appetisers were good. The place wasn’t crowded and the serving was nice.

Highly recommend this spot if you're visiting Budapest—or feeling adventurous and want to try frog legs for the first time! Our waiter, Ronald, was an absolute gem—super friendly and accommodating. I wanted to try the frog legs without the creamed spinach pottage and as an appetizer instead of a main, and he made it happen with no fuss. The fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful, the chicken was perfectly cooked (not dry at all!), and the side veggies and wine tied everything together beautifully. Oh, and the dessert? Absolutely divine. Everything felt fresh, unique, and truly memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

We had a lovely dinner with a stunning view of St. Matthew's Cathedral. The service was fast, friendly, and very professional. Our waiter,Lajos, welcomed us warmly, let us choose a table we liked, and even helped us with recommendations and serving our dishes. We tried the goulash soup, the schnitzel, and the chicken paprikash — all were excellent choices, full of flavor and well-prepared. The stew was a bit underwhelming compared to the rest, but still enjoyable. Overall, everything we ordered was tasty and satisfying. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the location is hard to beat. If you're looking for authentic Hungarian food in a great setting with attentive service, this place is definitely worth a visit!

The place is beautiful, and the food really tasty. I loved here so much, totally would recommend! We share the sausages and the veal stew, everything was absolutely delicious. Lajos attended us and he’s very friendly and give us some recommendations.