The Hungarian capital is home to numerous stunning and breathtaking buildings dating from the heyday of the turn of the century. The most popular and liveliest venues of the era were the cafés, which were buzzing with social life. Prominent members of the aristocracy and leading figures of literary life also felt right at home within the walls of the cafés listed below.

Gundel Café, Patisserie and Restaurant

We have Károly Gundel, the greatest innovator of Hungarian cuisine, to thank for the creation of Somlói galuska, and of course the ever-popular Gundel pancakes too. It is almost impossible to choose just a few of the most famous guests who have dined at this establishment, which once served as the venue for luxurious dinners, as such illustrious figures as the late Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, US President Bill Clinton and Angelina Jolie have all enjoyed the delights of this restaurant of the highest standard. , US President Bill Clinton and Angelina Jolie