Exclusive restaurants are particularly magical during the festive season. The tasteful, understated décor, candlelight, intimate music and the warm, festive lights, scents and wonderful flavours enchant diners. These are venues where we can truly feel that the moments we experience are special.

The elegant presentation, personalised and attentive service and, last but not least, the speciality dishes all serve to ensure that this occasion memorable there should be enough for everyone. During the festive season seasonal and special ingredients, traditional Christmas dishes and fantastic wine pairings are also included in the range. The following venues are ideal for a for a romantic dinner, for cosy family get-togethers or for festive gatherings too. Here, we can really unwind and leave the festive hustle and bustle behind us; we can pause for a moment and feel special. And we can even give this experience as a gift, as it’s available at several venues gift vouchers too.

Gundel Restaurant

One of Budapest’s most elegant venues is the Gundel Restaurant, where Hungarian cuisine and the 130 years of hospitality go hand in hand, as traditional recipes and an outstanding dining experience together preserve the Gundel legacy. Even today, Gundel proves that Hungarian cuisine fresh, lively, exciting and modern. The menu pays homage to both classic flavours before and shows new directions: During the day, you can enjoy a light yet sophisticated selection of lunch and café fare, whilst in the evening Elegant set menus featuring 2–4 courses are being produced, which the elegant service makes it complete. The barley soup its fresh yet traditional flavours, the classic goulash soup its richness, melting in the silky paprika sauce chicken paprikash, the light-hearted, characterful Rákóczi cottage cheese and, of course, the world-famous Gundel pancakes – All of these are icons that embody the company’s heritage of recipes dating back more than a hundred years. As the festive season approaches, Advent, Christmas and New Year's Eve, and with a New Year’s menu are also being created for those who long for distinctive flavours and understated elegance. The live music, the elegance of the building, the carefully laid tables and the attentive staff all combine to evoke the timeless splendour of Gundel. Here, every bite tells a story and is a celebration of Hungarian cuisine.

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