The Best Restaurants in District VIII, Budapest

Neither the location nor the interior is especially glamorous at Fülemüle; while the décor may be homely, simple but unambitious, the restaurant is widely regarded as the best in the district. It’s not far from Astoria or Blaha Lujza Square, so it’s easy to get to from anywhere in the city. It’s worth hunting down for its outstanding mix of Hungarian and Jewish cuisines made from decades-old recipes.

Considered to be something of a hidden gem in the district, Carne di Hall will take some searching to uncover it properly. Near the quaint pedestrianised Mikszáth Kálman Square – also a great place to find some popular coffee options – this restaurant is tucked inside a cellar and serves a range of Hungarian veal, goose and steak dishes. It’s the sort of place that tries hard to seem fancier than it is, but the quality of the food needs no pretension. It comes highly recommended for its extremely friendly waiters and fair prices.