Costes Downtown
Restaurant · Varhegy ·
Michelin-starred bistro with refined modern dishes and friendly atmosphere
Michelin-starred bistro with refined modern dishes and friendly atmosphere
"Set on the ground floor of the Prestige Hotel, this strikingly decorated restaurant brings nature inside with its living wall and ceiling. Ask for one of the booths or sit at the chef’s table for a view of the kitchen. Set tasting menus offer modern interpretations of Hungarian favourites, with some ambitious flavour combinations and the occasional Asian influence." - Michelin Inspector
"At Costes, Jenő and his team blend innovation and tradition, fusing unique Hungarian ingredients with international influences." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"An elegant breakfast destination on the ground floor of the Prestige hotel near St. Stephen’s Basilica, this spin-off of the Michelin-fêted Costes serves a morning spread by Costes Group Executive Chef Márk Molnár. Early arrivals are greeted by an open kitchen and chef’s table laid with granola, fruit, juices and bread alongside truly Hungarian bites like paprika salami and körözött, plus Portuguese-inspired eggplant caviar—a Hungarian–Mediterranean mix that’s surprisingly harmonious. Egg dishes (omelette, Benedict, fried, poached, scrambled) are cooked to order, while the wider menu keeps things simple but impeccably executed, relying on local ingredients for maximum freshness. Even the coffee and teas are notably refined—worlds away from typical hotel fare. Open every day but Sunday from 6 am, it’s a perfect place to sample local specialties at breakfast." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant experimented with a pandemic-era concept by serving a one-night, four-course meal aboard the Budapest Eye; owner Karoly Gerendai said the ferris wheel’s separate cabins solved the seating issue, though cabins weren’t heated so guests used blankets, and Gerendai plans to repeat the idea when the weather is warmer." - Jaya Saxena
"Costes' more relaxed younger sister is set on the ground floor of the Prestige Hotel; ask for one of the booths or a table with a view of the kitchen. Quality produce comes from local suppliers and the creative modern dishes are full of colour, with distinct textures and flavours." - Kenneth Goh