Must-see events at Hungary’s most famous restaurant
Culinary experiences, music and dance evenings, special events and the famous Gundel Ball in the heart of Budapest, by the City Park.
Discover the latest events at Gundel Restaurant: dinner evenings, events featuring live music and dancing, wine dinners, seasonal culinary experiences and festive occasions await you in a legendary setting.
Choose from the events, reserve a table or secure your ticket in advance!
The Gundel Ball is back
A new chapter in Hungarian ball culture — taking place on 6 February 2027. Register now so you don’t miss out on this special occasion!
Gundel New Year's Eve
Join us in welcoming in the New Year within the historic walls of the Gundel Palace, in the Queen Elizabeth Ballroom and at the famous restaurant.
Harvest menu
Discover the flavours of autumn from 28 October to 10 November at one of Budapest’s most famous historic restaurants, and book a table for the Gundel harvest season!
St Martin’s Day
Enjoy a feast of flavours and aromas on St Martin’s Day, from 11 to 22 November 2026, accompanied by this year’s new wines. Book a table now!
Music and dance evenings
Next time, on 9 September 2026, the Gundel garden will once again be transformed into a magical dance floor. We look forward to welcoming our guests with delicious canapés and cocktails.
Queen Elizabeth II
The four-course menu is based on the ‘Four Crowns’ menu served at the Gundel during Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s visit to Hungary in 1993. Available from 8 to 17 July and 1 to 10 November 2024.
Pope John Paul II
30 years of history on a plate – a special offer at the restaurant from 17 to 26 February 2026. The dishes served to the world-famous head of the church by the Gundel team in 1996.
Easter offer
The folk customs associated with Easter resonated with the season of spring renewal, and in this context, finding a partner was the primary aim.
Iván Kamarás’s dinner party
Gastronomic theatre in the Queen Elizabeth Ballroom at the Gundel Palace – not just a performance, not just a dinner, but a truly glamorous evening in Budapest!
Gundel Valentine's day
Celebrate your love at Gundel! On 14 February 2026, from 6.00 pm, we look forward to welcoming our guests for dinner with a special Aphrodite menu.
Wine & spirits dinner at Gundel Wine Cellar
ZWACK × DOBOGÓ × GUNDEL — 13 March 2026, a five-course gourmet dinner. For one evening, the world of Tokaj wines and the iconic representatives of Hungarian spirits culture come together.
Tokaj × Gundel Wine Dinner
Wines from Mád Hill Winery — 27 May 2026, at the Queen Erzsébet Gundel Ballroom. A 7-course wine-tasting dinner featuring wines from Mád Hill Winery will be held. The event will introduce guests to historic Tokaj wines through unique pairings.
Balassa × Figula × Kiss
A gourmet dinner featuring six wines and six courses – presented by three outstanding Hungarian winemakers. This is not just a dinner. It is a journey through the wine regions. An evening where every course, every sip and every story resonates with one another.
Stand-up Show
At the first event held at the refurbished Gundel Wine Restaurant, we are offering our guests the perfect blend of culinary delights and humour during our wine-tasting dinner.
Gundel Christmas
Spend Christmas in a cosy atmosphere at Gundel from 25 to 28 December 2026, where we look forward to welcoming our guests with a festive menu specially created for the occasion.
Gundel New Year's Day menu
Try our delicious New Year's Day menu and celebrate the first day of the year with us!
Gundel Garden Party – Fairy Grove
On 18 September 2026, the Gundel Garden will welcome guests with a magical display of lights, a show, music and fine dining.
End-of-year events
End-of-year dinner? Christmas party? Partner meeting? The best dates are already being snapped up – and October and November could be a great alternative.
The Gundel Wedding
At Gundel, we have been devoting special attention to weddings for over 130 years. The Gundel Palace is an excellent choice; its fairytale-like rooms, with their castle-like atmosphere, make every bride’s childhood dream come true.
Catering service — Gundel quality
Premium cuisine, professional event organisation and legendary hospitality at the venue of your choice, anywhere in Hungary.
The 130-year-old Gundel Palace
A legendary legacy. Ours, the Hungarians’ — we’ll win everyone’s hearts with it. That’s how Gundel will belong to everyone!
Merchandise collection
Discover our exclusive merchandise collection, where Gundel’s heritage and elegance come to life in modern pieces.
Gundel's recipe heritage
Experience Gundel’s gastronomic heritage, with nearly 130 years of Hungarian flavours.
Gundel Cakes
Gundel cakes available to pre-order — surprise the guest of honour with one of these famous desserts.
Gundel Gift Voucher
Surprise your family, friends or business partners with an experience they’ll be talking about for a long time to come. A gift that conveys elegance, thoughtfulness and a genuine experience.
Business Lunch
Our business lunch menu is available from Monday to Friday, between 11.30 and 14.30.
Gundel current events
Gundel current events
Hungary's most famous and only Hungarikum restaurant is unmissable,
Budapest and Hungarian gastronomy's most famous, bucket list place!
It is a rarity in the whole world to have such a rich and everlasting human story behind a brand. The story of Gundel is the story of the Hungarians, the birth of Hungarian gastronomy, the famous recipes kept alive, the success of the restaurant, its rich history, its famous guests, the authenticity of the most famous Hungarian restaurant. It is on these values that we continue to cherish the heritage of the Gundel restaurant, its tradition, and the preservation, continuation, and revival of the brand value of the human Károly Gundel, with innovations to meet the expectations of the people of today and to achieve maximum satisfaction.
Have a look at our events and book your table at the famous Gundel restaurant.
Gundel’s menu recalls flavours, memories and traditions.
Visit us and discover Hungary’s most famous restaurant. Experience the legend yourself, in the birthplace of the iconic dishes of Hungarian gastronomy. Try the specialities of Hungarian cuisine in Gundel.
Have a look at our events and book your table at the famous Gundel restaurant.
Gundel’s menu recalls flavours, memories and traditions.
Visit us and discover Hungary’s most famous restaurant. Experience the legend yourself, in the birthplace of the iconic dishes of Hungarian gastronomy. Try the specialities of Hungarian cuisine in Gundel.
Current Events:
Ring in 2027 in Budapest, in two enchanting rooms at the iconic Gundel Palace.
At Gundel’s New Year’s Eve celebration, our guests can look forward to a special gastronomic experience, a selection of Hungarian wines, live music, dancing and a midnight toast at two unique venues within the Gundel Palace.
For more information and ticket purchases, click on the button!
Be part of the story that has been living on in Gundel for more than a century.
We are pleased to announce that the next Gundel Ball will take place on February 6, 2027!
We hope to welcome you back as a returning guest on this occasion as well, and to continue writing the Gundel story together.
Give your loved ones the gift of a few pleasant hours to experience the bourgeois atmosphere of the Gundel restaurant, the flavours of authentic Hungarian gastronomy, the cosy dining and the excellent hospitality. Delight your loved ones and colleagues with a voucher for a lump-sum gift. Click to find out more.
Discover our exclusive merchandise collection, where Gundel’s heritage and elegance come to life in modern pieces.
In our selection, you’ll find unique items that make perfect souvenirs of your time with us.
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National 11 dishes
Taste Gundel's famous gastronomic heritage, shaped by passion and tradition for Hungarian cuisine for nearly 130 years.
The „Gundel National 11” selection of dishes is aimed at those who crave authentic Hungarian flavours – prepared to the highest standards based on original recipes. Corporate chef András Wolf and executive chef Róbert Vérten are responsible for ensuring the dishes are executed to perfection.
Read about the history of the dishes and reserve a table today - discover the best of Hungarian cuisine in a legendary location!
Károly Gundel’s legacy does not end with that famous pancake… Enjoy true Hungarian flavours in Budapest’s most famous historic restaurant, as our founder dreamed of 130 years ago. Gundel is also available on weekdays, taste the original flavours of Hungarian gastronomy, click and book a table today!
Gundel cakes available for pre-order. Want to make your friends’ or family’s birthday a memorable one? Celebrate with us and surprise them with one of our delicious Gundel cakes! Check out our cake selection and order at least 4 days before your event.
With 130 years of history, the Palace and Gundel restaurant is the most famous in Hungarian catering It is an excellent choice whether you are looking for a private or corporate event venue, be it a standing reception, workshop, press conference or seated meal. The Gundel offers spacious, bright interiors, the finest Hungarian cuisine and highly trained service staff. Ask for a quote and our colleagues will be happy to help.
For an unforgettable experience, we offer an unrivalled taste experience! Gundel’s catering team can provide you with perhaps the most memorable moments of your life in the venue that is most beautiful to you. You can tailor the catering to your own taste, whether it’s a wedding, private or corporate event. Wherever your event takes place, we will not compromise on premium quality, and we will meet your every need. Take a look at our external venues!
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