Trixie Navarre

Budapest, the queen of the Danube, is one of the most captivating and historical cities in Europe. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 is considered to have an outstanding universal value, as a center for receiving and disseminating cultural influences.

Today, Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and the most populated city in the country, as well as being the second largest city along the Danube River. It is considered an outstanding example of urban development in Central Europe.

Budapest also has a great dining scene- with a blend of classic and traditional dishes, sophisticated dining, international flavors, and casual local eateries.

During my short stay in Budapest, I decided on a couple of classic and historical restaurants, and then ate many other fun dishes. Café Gerbeaud and Gundnel Restaurants are part of the iconic Budapest dining scene, and would I recommend them to anyone who visits the city.

I tried several traditional dishes including Hungarian fish soup and Dobos cake, as well as dipping into International and modern foods like shawarma and American-style donuts. I cruised down the Danube with sparkling wine in hand, and paired a Hungarian pinot noir with filet and foie gras.

I know I just scratched the surface of Budapest’s classic and modern dining scene. However, I feel that by experiencing the city’s two oldest eating establishment, I am creating a type of foundation into Budapest’s world of dining.

I have also included a couple of sweet dishes from my day trip to Old Town Szentendre!

⭐ Additional review and travel blogs, restaurant links and Yelp Elite reviews included.

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Gerbeaud Classic Cake Selections

Café Gerbeaud – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Ham and Eggs Breakfast

Café at Buda Castle – Budapest, Hungary

For castle information – Buda Castle – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Budapest, Hungary

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Bread Service

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Prosecco River Cruise

Danube River – Budapest, Hungary

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Tea and Donut Break

The Donut Library – Budapest, Hungary

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Filet and Foie

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Rántott sajt

Budapest, Hungary

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Tea and Croissant

Café at Buda Castle – Budapest, Hungary

For castle information – Buda Castle – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Budapest, Hungary

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Pinot Noir

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

2016 – St. Andrea ‘Csakegyszoval’ Egri Pinot Noir

Eger, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Chicken Shawarma

Budapest, Hungary

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G & T

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Bread and Amuse Bouche

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Somloi Dumplings

Korona Etterem – Old Town Szentendre, Hungary

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Marzipan and Chocolate Sweets

Szamos – Old Town Szentendre

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Sparkling Wine Pairing

Café Gerbeaud – Budapest, Hungary

Sparkling wine and traditional Hungarian cakes

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Hungarian Fish Soup

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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Peanut Donut

The Donut Library – Budapest, Hungary

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Amuse – Bouche

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – The Iconic Gundel Restaurant | Budapest, Hungary

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Turkey Sandwich

Budapest Nepliget Station

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Jana Water (Croatian brand)

Budapest Nepliget Station

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Pinot Noir

Gundel Restaurant (since 1894) – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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All Done!

Café Gerbeaud – Budapest, Hungary

For my complete review – At the Legendary Café Gerbeaud | Budapest, Hungary

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