Costes

There’s a number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Budapest these days, but Costes is the one that gets a lot of the recognition. There are two locations, but this – the original at the head of Ráday Street – is the one to visit. Despite the acclaim, it still manages to avoid being too stuffy and pretentious, with elegant plates of perfectly presented contemporary meals built with a mix of flavours. It sets a benchmark in every aspect – décor, service and food – that many restaurants in the area cannot hope to beat, but it comes with a price tag to match.