Hungary’s best pastry shop is back in Budapest’s city centre

After winning the title of the country’s best pastry shop for three consecutive years, the famous pastry shop continues its journey in the heart of the capital.

Málna opened its first shop in Óbuda in 2018 and quickly became one of Hungary’s most acclaimed patisseries. It was awarded the Dining Guide’s “Pastry Shop of the Year” title for three consecutive years. The Bécsi Road location closed on 7 September 2025, but not for good — the patisserie is soon to reopen at a new location, right in the city centre.

Málna moves from Óbuda to Downtown

For seven years, Málna The Pastry Shop operated on Bécsi Road, where each dessert appeared behind the counter as a tiny, carefully composed work of art. In early September, owners Zoltán Kolonics and Ágnes Varga announced the closure of their Óbuda shop — the displays emptied, and the familiar venue stood vacant. Shortly after, however, a reopening was revealed via their social media.

From mid-October, Málna will reopen at 17 Hercegprímás Street, right in the city’s bustling core. The new location brings the patisserie closer to the vibrant city centre, making it more accessible not only for regulars but also for international tourists.

Where artistic vision meets professional discipline

Led by Zoltán Kolonics and Ágnes Varga, the patisserie has become known for blending French dessert-making techniques with inventive takes on Hungarian classics. Each recipe reflects professional experience, a spirit of experimentation, and meticulous precision. Varga originally came from an entirely different background — her career as a ballet dancer instilled the discipline and sensitivity she now channels into their desserts.