Gundel, which reopened at the end of last year, has thrown open the gates to its garden for the summer, specifically targeting families – which, of course, includes pets – and has even put together a special dog menu for them. At Károly Gundel’s legendary restaurant in City Park, you can also sample the ‘Nemzeti 11’.

The reopened Budapest At Gundel Restaurant the founder wishes to make this a reality once again, Károly Gundel his dream that Gundel should be accessible to everyone. With the start of the summer holidays, the Gundel it has also become a family-friendly place, and the The ‘Three Princes, Three Princesses’ Movement In collaboration with [...], every Sunday she invites a talented child to lunch, and the child is welcome to bring their whole family. The Gundel Garden Its opening has also helped to broaden the range of visitors: it features a dog-friendly garden, making it one of the favourite spots for families visiting the City Park. Under the pergola, children can swing in six separate two-seater swings whilst they wait for their food.

The food is the best Gundel-are based on traditions, and the central element remains the National 11. Among the eleven iconic dishes, most are part of the Gundel legacy, and the selection also includes dishes through which we can introduce visitors from other countries and cultures to what we Hungarians love, what we eat, and what we consider to be the foundations of Hungarian cuisine. We will be introducing the members of this select team one by one in due course. As for the Újházi and Gundel pancakes, we can already say with certainty that they are well and truly deserving of their place in the team!

The National 11 in their summer kit

Grilled goose liver matured in Tokaji Aszú, served with spiced sour cherries and kalács

Goulash soup with homemade noodles

Homemade chicken soup with homemade noodles

“Palóc” soup with lamb

Carpathian pike-perch fillet with mushrooms and prawns, in a butter sauce

Paprika chicken, “nokedli” with cucumber salad and sour cream

Matured sirloin „300 g”, Budapest-style, with confit potatoes

Lecsó with Mangalica sausage and eggs

The original Gundel pancake

Somlói sponge cake

Rákóczi cottage cheesecake

Recommend a family for a Gundel lunch!

If you know of a family with one or more talented children, or a young person who is just starting out and achieving success, please nominate them. A draw will decide which child and their family win the weekly invitation from Gundel! Make a nomination or apply by completing the form it is possible.