Dining Out: Restaurants and Cafes

Café located next to the Law University. They offer about 10 types of breakfast menu till noon, and breakfast all day long, weekly specials, and good milkshakes made of fresh fruit. Cafe ALibi is also known for their home-made pies. Food is quite simple, but prices are reasonable too. Quite big non-smoking zone and young crowd. Note that service is included in the bill.

V. Egyetem tér 4

Tel: 317 4209

Open:
Mon - Wed 08:00-21:00
Thurs - Fri 08:00-22:00
Sat 09:00-21:00
Sun 09:00-17:00

Located in historical building of 1812 The First Strudel House of Pest specializes in strudels, but also serves dishes of Hungarian cuisine and various desserts. Non-smoking café and restaurant. Service is included in the bill.

V. Október 6 utca 22

Tel: 428 0134

Open:
Mon-Fri 08:00-22:00
Sat 11:00-22:00

Former socialist artists' club, with the restaurant, shadowy summer terrace in the inner court and bar in the cellar. Decadence at its best with peeling paint, shabby and dusty interiors. Concerts on some nights in their skunky basement that often stays crowded till dawn with heavily drinking intellectuals.

VII. Kertész utca 36

A pub, restaurant and club in the shabby basement with American westerns-style interior. Over 50 types of whisky and international cuisine of quite decent quality. In the night the place turns into a party space with DJs playing the good old party music.

VI. Jókai tér 5

International theatre, cultural scene, restaurant and club. This is where the happenings happen, be it a jazz concert or fashion show, electronic party or theatrical performance. Popular hangout for young artists and art types. Happy hour every day from 17:00 to 22:00. Prices depend on the event.

V. Gerlóczy utca 4

CLOSED This kert (open-air bar) is a huge terrace with a spectacular view of the Danube, Margit Island, and the pool, that offers good service, nice food at reasonable prices and music by a DJ. Relaxing and energizing atmosphere. Deck-chair for sunbathing and great lemonade.

II. Árpád fejedelem útja 8
(terrace on the top of Császár-Komjádi pool)

Having changed its owners and the name from Eckermann to Jedermann, this cafe by the Goethe Institute still remains a hub for many German speaking expats who come here to read newspapers and magazines, have a lunch or a cup of coffee. The food is inexpensive, the cafe is quiet enough in the daytime to work with your laptop and crowded enough in the evening to have a drink with your friends.

IX. Ráday utca 58

National Uzbek cuisine and hospitality in Buda. Main courses are 2000 to 3000 forints.

II. Ördögárok u. 174

We tried their Quesadilla and Chili con carne, and these were very good. They also served it with a smile and fast. The other good thing about the place is moderate prices. That's probably best place next to Raday.

IX. Tompa u., 7
Tel: 216 16 37