Stand Étterem
Restaurant · Belvaros ·
Two Michelin stars, modern Hungarian classics, artful desserts, great wine
Two Michelin stars, modern Hungarian classics, artful desserts, great wine
"This eye-catching, modern Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurant features a central glass-walled kitchen, refined modern cuisine and a lively, chatty buzz helped along by a personable service team; sommelier Norbert Varga brings charisma, humour and occasional cheek to the floor, breaking down formality by chatting enthusiastically about wines and making the wine service engaging and approachable." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Here, chef-owner duo Szabina Szulló and Tamás Széll honour Hungary’s culinary heritage by impressively re-inventing and modernising classics via tasting menus executed with exceptional precision, from a deconstructed Somlói cake to meticulous signatures. One speciality, sterlet fillet with langoustine, cucumber salad, clam sauce, dill and caviar, was attractively assembled and technically exacting: the lightly steamed sterlet was rolled and filled with a langoustine mousse for beautiful texture, while an exceptional clam sauce delivered pronounced shellfish flavour further enhanced by caviar, with the whole dish beautifully balanced by cucumber salad and tart apple. Their take on gulyás (goulash) soup exemplified the approach, with slow-cooked beef that was tender yet firm and deeply meaty in a perfectly smooth, earthy soup with a generous but not overpowering kick of paprika, its richness lifted by an acidic note—preserved lemon for one inspector, charred apple for another—as the chefs refined the dish over time. Vegetables receive equal care, evidenced by a fully vegetarian tasting menu and a signature new-potato course that elevates the humble tuber: a confit potato of remarkable depth supported by a potato butter sauce and ‘mushroom truffle’, finished tableside with a ‘mushroom caviar’ sauce for a dash of theatre. Throughout, service is smooth and highly organised so everything runs like clockwork, and great Hungarian wines complement the superb cooking—a level of excellence echoed by the team’s repeated successes in the Bocuse d’Or." - Andrew Young
"A central glass-walled kitchen is the focal point of this eye-catching modern restaurant; a dining room sits either side, and there’s a chatty buzz to the room, which is helped along by the personable service team. The two experienced chef-owners are proud of their Hungarian roots and skilfully reinvent and modernise classic Hungarian dishes using a wide range of techniques. The wonderfully rich gulyás soup and the soft, flavoursome venison are hits, as is the ever-present somlói dessert. When it comes to wine, look to the Hungarian options – there are some great sweet Tokajis on the list." - Michelin Inspector
"A Two Michelin Star restaurant in Budapest, retaining its status for 2024 with exceptional cuisine." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"In 2022, the Michelin Guide launched its inaugural Hungary guide, awarding two stars to just two eateries, including the Budapest-based Stand. The cozy downtown restaurant is helmed by award-winning chefs Tamás Széll and Szabina Szulló, whose elaborate dishes are rooted in traditional Hungarian culinary traditions but prepared with modern palates in mind. The result is a fine dining experience that showcases modern techniques and takes guests on a culinary journey around the country in an elegant yet cozy dining room." - 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