Babel in Budapest offers a stylish, Michelin-starred culinary journey with stunning dishes that blend Hungarian and French influences in a cozy yet upscale atmosphere.
"Another highlight of the modern Budapest dining scene is Babel, which, like Stand, has been part of the Michelin Guide for two years. There is something whimsical and homey about its dining room, which features exposed stone walls, lush greenery, and warm wood accents. The eight-course menu is a refined celebration of Central European flavors and ingredients with a touch of Scandinavian minimalism." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a freelance writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has a
"Babel represents the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Its walls still show marks from the 1838 Great Flood of Pest, yet it’s also a chic, stylish place thanks to passionate owner Hubert and interior designer Annamaria Dekany. Cooking follows in a similar vein: the multi-course tasting menu comprises refined, delicate modern dishes with subtle, carefully balanced flavours, which at the same time exhibit references to their Hungarian heritage." - Michelin Inspector
"If you’d like to be pampered in grand fashion, make your way to one of Budapest’s temples of Michelin-starred fine dining. Swedish chef Daniel Berlin leads an army of local talent, who treat guests to beautiful creations inspired by Austro-Hungarian fare in addition to the usual suspects of a fine dining menu. A highlight is the tender sturgeon filet, a tribute to the days of yore when the giant fish swam in the Danube. The location, too, is special: The restaurant is flanked by Roman ruins and a medieval church, while the Danube’s bank is just steps away. Both the eight- and 13-course tasting menus will set you back." - Tas Tobias
"Babel represents the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Its walls still show marks from the 1838 Great Flood of Pest, yet it’s also a chic, stylish place thanks to passionate owner Hubert Hlatky-Schlihter. Cooking follows in a similar vein with refined, delicate modern dishes that exhibit references to Hungarian heritage." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Awarded One Michelin Star. The chef’s childhood memories inform and inspire the menu." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team
