Restaurant Week in Hungary: High-quality delicacies without breaking the piggy bank

Food lovers, get ready! Restaurant Week is back this spring, bringing an unmissable opportunity to savour gourmet three-course menus at top restaurants across Hungary, all at fixed, affordable prices. With over 200 venues, including Michelin-recommended hotspots, this culinary event offers the perfect excuse to explore new flavours, experience fine dining, and enjoy world-class cuisine without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a fan of succulent meats, fresh seafood, or exquisite vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone on the menu.

What is Restaurant Week?

During Restaurant Week in Hungary, from 13th to 30th March, top restaurants in Budapest and the countryside will offer exclusive three-course menus at a fixed price. Participating venues provide options starting at HUF 6,900 (EUR 17), with premium and exclusive menus available for HUF 8,900 (EUR 22) and HUF 10,900 (EUR 27), respectively, all-inclusive of service charge. Restaurants serving premium or exclusive menus are marked with a red “DiningCity Star” icon on the Restaurant Week website. Reservations are seamless and can only be made through www.etteremhet.hu, with instant confirmation and easy modifications, eliminating the need for lengthy phone calls.

Gourmet meal for a low price

Pénzcentrum writes that Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to experience Hungary’s vibrant culinary scene at a fraction of the usual cost, as over 200 top restaurants are participating, including 14 Michelin-recommended venues. Many of these restaurants are ranked among the country’s top 100, offering a rare chance to dine in luxury without the premium price tag. Each venue has designed a unique three-course menu, showcasing its best dishes, with some restaurants even providing expanded selections for an additional fee. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a fine dining experience or explore a new gastronomic hotspot, Restaurant Week ensures exceptional quality at unbeatable value.

A culinary journey

Food lovers are in for a treat, as this year’s menus feature premium ingredients and bold flavours. From succulent wild boar and tender Angus beef to fresh swordfish, octopus, and mussels, the offerings cater to both meat and seafood enthusiasts. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are also widely available, ensuring that every guest finds something to enjoy. The menu highlights include creamy goat cheese panna cotta, rich cognac soup, and traditional Gundel pancakes, alongside global delights such as Moroccan lamb, Japanese sushi, and smoky American BBQ specialities. To end the meal on a sweet note, diners can indulge in an exclusive Dubai chocolate dessert, making its Restaurant Week debut, a must-try for any dessert lover!

Even Michelin-recommended restaurants participate in the event:

• A Konyhám Stúdió 365 (Fonyód)
• Costes Downtown Restaurant
• Cut & Barrel Salumeria – Vineria
• Felix Kitchen & Bar
• Hoppá! Bistro
• Iszkor (Mályinka)
• Kistücsök Restaurant – Food & Room**** (Balatonszemes)
• Macok Bistro (Eger)
• MÁK restaurant
• Moszkvatér Bistro
• Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck
• Szaletly
• UMO Restaurant
• zip’s gastro & bar (Miskolc)

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