The best neighbourhoods in Budapest to grab a bite

Rostélyos Restaurant Budapest. Photo: FB/Rostélyos Étterem

Budapest offers endless possibilities when it comes to food. However, some neighbourhoods have a better selection of restaurants than others. We have collected the best spots in the Hungarian capital if you want to grab a bite.

Restaurants near Budapest-Nyugati Station

If you are catching a train from the Budapest-Nyugati Station, we can recommend some restaurants or cafes to try while waiting.

Nyugati Cöli Bisztró

Nyugati Cöli Bistro awaits visitors with a wide variety of locally baked goods. The bistro also offers fast food favourites like pizzas, hot sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled sandwiches. They also have a daily menu, which costs HUF 1,790 (EUR 4,51). Those who follow a gluten-free diet will be pleased with the bistro’s large selection of gluten-free products.

Address: 40 Jókai Street, Budapest 1066

Padthai Wokbar Nyugati

If you have a taste for quick and healthy Asian food, you should pop by this pad thai wok bar at Nyugati Station. You can select your preferred ingredients and create your own meal that will be prepared right in front of you.

Address: 62, Teréz Boulevard, Budapest 1066

Starkebab Turkish Restaurant

Starkebab on Teréz Boulevard is one of the largest Turkish restaurants in Hungary, not only in terms of size but also in terms of food offerings. Guests are served by a staff of 60, on weekdays between 9 am and 4 am and on Fridays and Saturdays between 9 am and 6 am.

Address: 62, Teréz Boulevard, Budapest 1066

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Where to eat near Keleti Station?

Just like near Nyugati Station, you can find a good deal of restaurants and cafes in the neighbourhood of Keleti Station. Have a look at some of the best food spots nearby.

Kao Niaw Ping Kai Restaurant

This cozy restaurant awaits hungry guests with Thai, Asian, grill and street food. The authentic Thai restaurant attracts a large crowd not only for its delicious dishes but also for its cheap prices. Grab a bite here if you are near Keleti.

Address: 69 Rákóczi Street, Budapest 1081

Rosenstein Restaurant

Are you looking for something fancier? Then the Rosenstein Restaurant is the perfect choice for you. As a tourist, you might want to give their Hungarian dishes a go. Having said that, they also cater to an international palate.

Address: 3 Mosonyi Street, Budapest 1087

Don Corleone Pizzeria and Restaurant

When it comes to food, pizza is always a classic. The chef of the Don Corleone Pizzeria follows the century-old traditional Italian method and makes their pizzas in a wood-burning oven. Guests can choose from 50 flavours with different toppings. Pizza lovers should definitely not miss this place!

Address: 27 Nefelejcs Street, Budapest 1078

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Downtown Budapest

There is hardly a single square metre of space in Budapest Downtown where you will not bump into an eatery. Hundreds of restaurants await tourists with excellent food and stunning scenery of the historic buildings of Budapest.

Bonnie Restro – Restaurant And Cafe

Located in the heart of the city in Ferenciek Square, Bonnie Bistro offers tapas, salads, hamburgers, pizzas and more. It is an ideal place for a nice lunch or a cosy dinner with friends.

Address: 5 Ferenciek Square, Budapest 1053

Rostélyos Restaurant

Oozing a pleasant Mediterranean vibe, Rostélyos stands out with its high-quality service and unique selection of food and drinks from local and international cuisine. You can choose to have a table indoors or in the lovely backyard garden of the restaurant to enjoy some peace and quiet.

Address: 1 Ráday Street, Budapest 1092