Café Kör

The restaurant has a really cozy atmosphere. They have both a standard menu and a special one with recommendations, handwritten on posters. I ordered the foie gras, and they served complimentary bread — a really good ciabatta. The foie gras was absolutely amazing! So fragrant and rich, with a perfect amount of fat, and the portion was quite generous. The potato slices were also cooked just right. I was totally satisfied — the best foie gras I’ve had in Budapest!

Close to the Basilica. Tried Hungarian dishes here for the first time. Their goulash is delicious. My favorite was part of their lunch menu, the oven baked duck leg. Servings were generous. They have limited non-alcoholic drinks. We ordered lemon iced tea and house-made iced tea. Both served in big glasses. Service was great and they also have clean toilets.

We immediately found a table when we arrived, and the staff member who attended to us was very kind and attentive. I wanted to try the duck, and it was both delicious and filling with its large portions. The service was quick. The only problem was that a strong smell of food was coming from the ventilation window downstairs, which was quite disturbing for us.

we went there during our holidays a two months ago, we were 8 and managed to book in the same day we wanted to go. we arrive in a central location so easy to reach, the place has such authentic and comfy vibe. professional staff, and not so long to wait even if the restaurant was almost full. the food was amazing, i had no words to describe it. really recommended!

Very good food, the best I had in Budapest, a bit out of turistic ways and it probably influences. We ordered goulash and duck, both were delicious.

my first time trying out classic Hungarian food! i had a salad and the well-known goulash with croquettes, and the food didn’t disappoint one bit. they actually made a mistake with my salad, as i only ordered a fresh mixed salad but they brought me a fish salad; however they, they only charged me the original mixed salad price. i came here during dinner time on a thursday night but they were able to give me a table right away. the staffs were busy but they were friendly and attentive. would recommend this to others.

Café Kör is one of those classic Budapest spots that feels like it’s been doing things right for a long time—and for good reason. The atmosphere is warm, bustling, and charmingly old-school in the best way. It’s the kind of place where you can imagine locals and visitors sharing tables for decades. The menu sticks to traditional Hungarian fare, and the food is solid—hearty, flavorful, and clearly made with care. We had a great meal overall, with the standout being the daily special. That said, a couple of dishes felt a little safe or under-seasoned, which is the only reason this isn’t a full five stars. Service was quick, professional, and very efficient—even when the place was packed. It’s not overly chatty or warm, but it runs like a well-oiled machine, and that’s something to appreciate. If you want a true local experience with reliable food and a classic Budapest feel, Café Kör is absolutely worth visiting. Just make sure to book ahead—it fills up fast!

This restaurant was a recommendation from one of the locals, stating they served excellent traditional Hungarian dishes. We were so glad we took their advice and had dinner here. The restaurant is located Sas U, which just north of the St. Stephen’s Basilica. The restaurant is a rather small, yet cozy place with only a limited number of dining tables, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We did see a few tables outside and what appears to be one small table upstairs that night, but they were not being used. The staff of the restaurant were polite, professional, but not overly warm and friendly. We were quickly waited on and it did not take a great deal of time before our dinners were served. The food was wonderful, served hot and everything we had was delicious, in all, a wonderful dining experience. They do add a service tip to your bill automatically just so people know not to tip twice. Finally, when you do enter the restaurant if you look to the right, you will find a scroll on the wall with the specials of the day in English and Hungarian.