Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva
Restaurant · Varhegy ·
Portuguese & Hungarian fusion cuisine, open kitchen, tasting menus
Portuguese & Hungarian fusion cuisine, open kitchen, tasting menus
"Portuguese Chef-Owner Tiago and his Hungarian wife Éva have created a warmly run and deliciously different restaurant in the heart of the city. A bright front room with arched windows leads past the open kitchen to a more intimate room where patches of blue and white tiling hint at Tiago’s heritage. At dinner, pick from 5 or 7 courses – some have choices, allowing you to lead with either Portuguese or Hungarian influences, or to combine them for the best of both worlds. The interesting, flavour-packed dishes are poised and elegant, and Tiago has a deft touch when it comes to seasoning." - Michelin Inspector
"Portuguese chef‑owner Tiago and his Hungarian wife Éva blend their heritages with three menus—one Portuguese, one Hungarian and a tasting menu that combines the two; retains its One Michelin Star." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Blending Portuguese and Hungarian heritage, this chef-owned restaurant channels the childhood memories and family meals of Portuguese chef Tiago Sabarigo and his Hungarian wife, Èva. I can choose between a Portuguese or a Hungarian menu, or a tasting menu that combines the two, with dishes that change seasonally yet always include octopus, quail, and mangalitsa. The octopus—on the menu because Tiago’s father often grills it in his garden in Portugal—is a hit with guests, while mangalitsa pork, a favorite for its quality and a staple at Èva’s family occasions, anchors the Hungarian side. The aim is to evoke those shared memories and create new ones, a philosophy shaped by Tiago’s training at Gordon Ramsay’s Petrus and Miguel Vieira’s Costes Downtown." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Portuguese chef-owner Tiago and his Hungarian wife Éva have created a warmly run and deliciously different restaurant in the heart of the city. A small, bright front room with arched windows leads past the prized tables by the open kitchen to a more intimate room where patches of blue and white tiling remind you of Tiago’s heritage. Choose either the Portuguese or the Hungarian menu, or a tasting menu which combines the two – literally the best of both worlds. Dishes are poised and elegant, and Tiago has a deft touch when it comes to seasoning and balance." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Newly awarded One MICHELIN Star and added to the 2021 selection, it helps bring the total number of One MICHELIN Starred restaurants in the guide to seven." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
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