Sensational restaurant reopens in Budapest: elegance and colourfulness awaits at VakVarjú
After being closed in the spring of 2023, VakVarjú restaurant in Újbuda (District 11 of Budapest) has finally reopened following a 10-month renovation. The revitalised space now exudes a captivating blend of elegance and colourfulness, seamlessly incorporating mixed elements that enhance the overall dining experience.
The VakVarjú restaurant in Újbuda had been open for fifteen years before undergoing a 10-month renovation. In the spring of 2023, the owner decided to make a HUF 900 million investment and completely rebuild the building, according to turizmus.com.
Opening ceremony
The owner of the restaurant, Rudolf Semsei, mentioned during the opening ceremony that, being a native of Újbuda, he holds a special fondness for the first VakVarjú restaurant. Over the past decade and a half, he has developed an intimate releationship with guests. To express their appreciation, regular customers placed a time capsule filled with thoughts, photos, and drawings of their children in the foundation before the reconstruction began. This gesture signifes that the new VakVarjú is built on the love of its regular customers.
All of our guests are regulars, whether they come weekly or celebrate their birthday once a year. Nowadays, going to a restaurant is not cheap, so we strive to make every moment spent here a celebration,
said Rudolf Semsei.
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A new look
The warm and inviting space crafted through the renovation perfectly complements the restaurant’s family-friendly atmosphere and its home-style, bourgeois cuisine. Those familiar with the restaurant before the renovation are in for a pleasant surprise. The old VakVarjú has been transformed into a more spacious, airy, and colourful setting, featuring lare glass walls that enhance its natural ambiance.
The distinct spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate both family celebrations and business meetings. Special wallpapered walls transport guests to different eras – from Victorian England in one corner to the lively 1920s in another, and a touch of bourgeois Újbuda in a third.
In the dining area, expansive glass windows offer a view into the fully renovated kitchen, where Chef Róbert Urbán and his team now work with the enchanced comfort, thanks to state-of-the-art air conditioning solutions. They also created a dedicated play area within the restaurant for children and an outdoor playground is on its way, providing a weekend babysitting service for the little ones. When the weather is pleasant, guests can also delight in an expansive terrace.
The location of this magical place
If you are eager to experience the charm of the newly renovated VakVarjú, getting there is a breeze. Situated conveniently between Etele Plaza and Savoya Park, it is just a pleasant 30-minute walk from either location. Alternatively, public transportation options are available to streamline your journey. You can find the restaurant at VakVarjú Étterem Buda, 2 Érem Street, 1116 Budapest. For more details, you can also visit their website by clicking HERE.
Interesting.
Cost increases ?
That will be the case after period of time closed and renovation costs.
History never Lies – the clientele/customers PAY.
We lunched at our favoured Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown Kobanya, District 10 yesterday.
It has just completed a major renovation.
We just don’t lunch there but purchase there home made Dumplings for our “home” need enjoyment.
We reside in District v, and Bus 9 it, out to Kobanya or “Quarry town.”
Disappointingly, the prices at our “favoured” Chinese Restaurant after period of time closed for renovations, have been INCREASED.
Quality of Food, standard far below what we have ENJOYED over the past (3) three years.
They appear besides the renovations, price increases to have changed the CHEF, which is Risky business.
Write factually as I do, that hopefully they LIFT there Game, restoring it to the QUALITY and Cost affordability of the past.
We are not Asian, which through our experience to the “Quarry” – are rare in number.
This is an important factor restaurants like I refer, must cater for ALL nationalities, because some of us can do the MATHS – and know if Quality and Cost, don’t warrant a visit, out to China Town for a Meal.