Every meal I had here was super delicious and made with a lot of creativity. A must try every time I come here is the Goulash Soup. It is just the best. The service is very kind and professional and the library ambience makes it a very cosy place.

(Translated by Google) Very, very worthwhile. Top restaurant with very refined dishes that really make you happy. And what a ministry. When in doubt about which wine you want, the waiter comes to the table with both bottles and you can taste to come to the best choice. The concept is very refreshing: every now and then the menu is adjusted with a book as inspiration. This time: Lord of the rings by Tolkien. To be repeated. A winner in Budapest. (Original) Zeer, zeer de moeite waard. Top restaurant met erg verfijnde gerechtjes waar je echt blij van wordt. En wat een bediening. Bij twijfel welke wijn je wil, komt de ober met beide flessen aan tafel en er mag geproefd worden om tot de beste keuze te komen. Het concept is heel verfrissend: om de zoveel tijd word de menu aangepast met een boek als inspiratie. Deze keer: Lord of the rings van Tolkien. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar. Een topper in Budapest.

5 stars across the board. This was the last meal on my one week trip to Budapest and it was, without question, the best meal in the city! The atmosphere was incredibly charming, the service was exceptional, and the food was FANTASTIC! I did not have time to get the tasting menu but wish I did, because the food I had was so good, I would have loved to try more!

I was certain I had already shared my love for this extraordinary restaurant, but it seems I hadn't, and I simply can't keep this gem a secret any longer! Nestled in the vibrant Pest side of Budapest, this place has quickly become one of our all-time favorites. A word to the wise – make sure to reserve a table in advance; it's definitely worth the planning! The moment you step inside, you're transported into a world where literature meets culinary art. The book-themed ambiance is nothing short of enchanting, creating an atmosphere that's both sophisticated and cozy. Each visit feels like a new chapter in a delightful gastronomic story. Now, let's talk about the food – "amazing" barely does it justice. Every dish is a masterpiece, blending traditional flavors with innovative twists that surprise and delight the palate. The chefs here are true artists, and their passion for food shines through in every bite. And the wine pairing – oh, the wine pairing! It's evident that each selection is thoughtfully chosen to complement the dishes, enhancing the flavors and elevating the entire dining experience. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just enjoy a good glass, you're in for a treat. In summary, if you're in Budapest and looking for an unforgettable dining experience, this is the place to go. Exceptional food, enchanting themes, and impeccable service – all reasons why I'm giving this restaurant an easy 5 stars. Don't miss out on this culinary treasure in Budapest!

Highly recommend this place if you want a different, amazing, cheerful night. The book theme was perfectly executed. The wines are all Hungarian, and very well paid and presented. The service is the best I have had in ages! We enjoyed it thoroughly.

This place is completely magical. The food is fantastic, and so much though goes into every dish. The waiting staff are brilliant and talk you through the story with each tasting course. We loved every second and would come back to Budapest just to go again.

One of the best meals of my life. Truly delicious and edible art, inventive beyond belief. And amazing gluten free accommodation. I can't even explain how cool this was. Looks fancy but not so fancy a simple gal like me couldnt enjoy it. DEFINITELY visit here. Recommend reservations.

(Translated by Google) I've only been here twice before, both times I've tasted the Harry Potter menu and totally fell in love with it. The concept is very good, the food is beautiful, creative and last but not least delicious. The service is attentive, the atmosphere and the decor are well placed. One of my favorite restaurants. (Original) Eddig még csak kétszer jártam itt, mindkét alkalommal a Harry Potteres menüt kóstoltam végig és teljesen beleszerettem a helybe. Nagyon jó a koncepció, az ételek gyönyörűek, kreatívak és nem utolsó sorban finomak. A kiszolgálás figyelmes, a hangulat és a dekor is jól el van találva. Egyik kedvenc éttermem.

(Translated by Google) We loved every moment. A wonderful experience. Waiting for the next time in Budapest to return to taste the next book .. (Original) אהבנו כל רגע. חוויה מופלאה. מחכה כבר לפעם הבאה בבודפשט כדי לחזור לטעום את הספר הבא..

What a lovely concept to use a book as the inspiration for a menu. The story in our case was Winnie the Pooh. We had a wonderful evening from start to finish - the dinner was excellent. They really love to cook here and are very experienced in their art. The atmosphere, the guests, everything was just perfect - even the service was discreet and friendly. We recommend this experience to all guests - not just reading aficionados. :) Thank us later. Ps. I would give 6 stars if I could.

Flavours are there. Complex flavours and well plated food. Hospitality was also top notch, atmosphere was relaxed and they have a subtle fragrance in the air which was nice. Menu changes with a story book every fortnight. Winnie the Pooh inspired the menu when we visited.

Lovely atmosphere and wonderful service in this themed bookshop restaurant. Food very good and beautifully presented. Cool idea to have book-themed tasting menus. Veggie options were really good.

(Translated by Google) The food is wonderful one by one, great flavor combinations, everything is perfectly prepared and the waiter was also very professional and kind. We're going back! (Original) Az ételek egytől egyig csodálatosak, remek ízkombinációk, minden tökéletesen elkeszitve, és a pincér is nagyon professional és kedves volt. Visszamegyünk!

So good we came twice in a 4 night stay in Budapest. The colours, techniques, textures and very well balanced flavours complemented the wine pairing perfectly in the evening. The service is exceptional, the story telling of the tasting menu is very special and meaningful. Returning for lunch was a excellent choice. The foie gras makes a tasty brunch and the rabbit was so tasty and light. I could go on and on... and on about all the other dishes but you should really try it for yourself. What an amazing experience, worth every penny of thier reasonable prices. Very excited for you and the future of the restaurant. Thank you

Amazing food! We didn’t go with the set menu but every dish we tried was simply amazing! The seasonal risotto, the duck and the rabbit <3

Fantastic restaurant! We went ahead and ordered the book menu. The book was The Time Traveler's Wife. I was a bit nervous as all dishes seemed to be out of my comfort zone. However, food was exquisite, the dishes so creative. Wine pairings for each dish were really good as well. Service was great as they give you a background for each dish and explain why they are pairing each wine with said dish.

Great quality original food. Lovely friendly staff. Book themed set menu a winner. Wine pairing a success.

Absolute must see if you go to Budapest, go before it gets a Michelin star and gets expensive. Service, food, and atmosphere were all among the best I’ve had in Europe and the book-themed tasting menu was extremely creative.

We dined here and had some dishes from the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone menu and some from the "normal" menu. Norbert was amazing! The dedication to a theme was amazing - check out the egg! Great wine on offer too. The dessert was more savoury than sweet which was different but that's a personal taste thing!

Restaurant which looks like a bookstore and who chooses a book and writer to create their menu around it. It has the 4 Gs: Great place, great service, great menu and great idea!! We had the Willy Wonka Menu and it was amazing 😍! Loved how they told the story and the analogies between the dishes and the food! The food was really nice and innovative. The waiters were amazing and super nice, taking care of EVERY detail. The Cranberry Lemonade (outside the menu) was freshly made, sugar free and really good. I totally recommend the place. Of course it's not cheap as its fine dining but it was totally worth it.

What an experience! We were with 3 and went for the chefs menu, which was phenomenal. The service was fast, really gentle and sweet! Our waiter even came to our table to say good bye when he went home. The food was amazing as well!! I would say this restaurant is one of the more expensive options, but you do get your moneys worth. It is a whole experience :) would definitely recommend when visiting Budapest!

Best food we ate in Hungary, will come back for a new book next time!

This restaurant was well worth it. We had the vegetarian tasting menu for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory along with the wine pairing. The food was exquisite! The wine was fabulous! The service was impeccable. PLEASE go! You cannot miss this if you are an avid reader or an avid foodie.

Culinary creativity at its finest. Amazing food, lovely ambient and staff, reasonable prices.

Cute place trying to be fine-dining but the food and wine pairing doesn’t live up to the expectations. Concept, service and plating are very good (4 stars). The food itself was mediocre at best and the wine pairing didn’t complement the food at all (2 stars). We had the Lord of the Rings menu: the Gorgonzola starter was creative and surprisingly light which was positive. The mackerel that followed was served with a huge amount of potatoes and was overall a bit plain. The rabbit tasted good but was dry and the vegetables that came along didn’t match. The palette cleanser ice cream was way too heavy and creamy - it felt like a dessert. The main course (tenderloin) was overcooked (almost well done) and even had a bit of a burnt crust. The crisps that came along with the beef were soggy and chewy in the sauce and mash (again potato). The chocolate dessert was very heavy in orange sour and sweet sauce and the sweet wine wasn’t a good pairing either as it’s an overkill. Wine pairing: the local Hungarian wines we tried in some of the wine bars in Budapest were all better than the ones chosen for our pairing.

Excellent

Great place! The 5 dishes menu is incredible. The food is really good and well dressed. Some dishes are really uncommon, I was nicely surprised. The staff is really pleasant. I definitely recommend this place!

Amazing experience! Delicious food, fair prices and attentive service! You can choose from regular menu or tasting menu inspired by books. I have tasted Eragon dessert. Both look and taste are amazing!! Also have got detailed recommendations on the wine list. Totally worth it!!

A really special book inspired experience and really good food with interesting taste combinations. Especially the tasting menu was fun and really delicious. The waitor was helpful and nice and knew a lot about the wines and seemed interested in the food. Can't wait to visit again

Definitely a must if you're in Budapest. Even if you are clueless about the book they choose for the week/month, the food is amazing - however for me the main selling point of the place is their wine selection and the staff's expertise. They really do have the best wines in the country and are more than happy to give you adhoc tasting tours with tons of information. Five stars for literally everything.

Just had a perfect evening in this wonderfull little quietly restaurant. Fantastic food, both as a theme and a la carte. Great service from the waiter 👍😀 Go there, you wount regret it.

Very nice service, efficient and not at all intrusive. The 5 course Harry Potter menu was delicious, especially the soup, venison and dessert were excellent. I did not try the wine but there is a big choice. Setting is laid back and you easily spend more than 2 hours here without notice the time flying by.

Superb dinner! Great concept to go story tell different books through excellent food. All courses delicious, well presented also. Staff very friendly and had a laid back, spaced environment. Would definitely return

It was fanstastic! We got 1 first course, 2 main dishes, 1 desert and 2 glasses of wine. Paid around 28,000HUF. The taste of everything was totally worth the price. The service was also excellent, the waiter was so kind and informing about the theme, which was Hunger Games. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.

We were looking for a good place to dine out and found this gem. If you're looking for a special place with a special menu and super amazing staff - you must visit. We loved the Oriental Express special menu - The Killing Knife (Duck) and Seasonal Risotto left us speechless.

Take a nice cozy location. Fill it with a spoon of friendly staff members and a skilled chef. Select only prime quality food over quantity. Mix it with abudant creativity and you'll have this great restaurant in the heart of Budapest. As many other reviews are pointing out, here you'll have a great experience where food and novels are coupled together. Every now and then the themed literary menu will change, and it will be build around the selected novel. Every dish will be served with an explanation of what you're about to taste and how the food is connected the a specific chapter/moment of the novel. Nothing short than having one of the best night in Budapest. Ps. If you are curious check the current menu and better to reserve a table in advance.

It was a long day in Budapest. After jumping on and off the bus and walking around for many miles, we just wanted to sit and rest. We were looking for a nice restaurant to have dinner and go straight to bed. That's how we got to konyvbar&restaurant. I have to say that if I had known what I know now, I would have better planned my plan to include a visit to the restaurant. As soon as you enter the place, you notice its uniqueness. The walls are covered with books that give a sense of curiosity and anticipation of the future. The dishes that will arrive will lead you on a surprising and exciting culinary journey. The meticulously prepared and incredibly delicious dishes replaced all the pains of the day with feelings of pleasure and joy. Before that, not least the guy who served us with attention to every detail, a smile and exceptional service intelligence. do not miss!!!

We had the vegetarian tasting menu and my, did we enjoy it! The imagination and seasoning from the kitchen were out of this world and I can't wait for the next visit. Our waiter for the evening, Màtè, served all the dishes with a story that brought us right into the world of Winnie the Pooh. Thank you and we'll see you soon again!

Awesome experience! We got the Polar Express menu and it was beautifully executed and delicious, presented with a short description of the part of the book each course represents. Wine pairings were also excellent, and each wine also got its own story. Will definitely come back next time we're in Budapest.

This place is a 💎 gem. It’s a bit off the path, but well worth it! We dropped by for lunch and loved the food, service, and ambiance. Goulash was tasty, the “ceviche” yummy, and they totally cheated on the rabbit by wrapping it in bacon. (Really, everything was excellent.). Eat here.

Fantastic idea to base the menus on a different book each month, we had a great dinner with well thought dishes and ingredients you wouldn’t find on a daily basis. Service was excellent and all of the staff was really nice and welcoming.

After a long time wandering around the city center, trying to find a restaurant that is still working, has some free tables, and looks like the pictures on the internet, we decided to try this one. And we have to admit that this place was above our expectations, cozy, friendly staff, original presentation of the menu and the dishes, the food quality was excellent and worth its price. Just make sure to call ahead for reservations!!!

Wow what an experience! The first two dishes changed my life as I know it. I could drink BUCKETS of the miso soup, absolutely spectacular. The storytelling was brilliant. I will definitely be back! (I did a fully vegetarian 5-course tasting menu)

It looks like a library but don’t be fooled this is an exquisite restaurant. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is warm but it’s the food that impresses most : simply delicious I had to try the goulash and I must say this one made honour to this famous soup. Followed a perfectly cooked duck while my friend had the trout with vegetables - he loved it too. To end we shared a trio of chocolates to die for. Definitely an address to recommend

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, clean place with very outstanding service :) (Original) Gyönyörű, tiszta hely, nagyon kiemelkedő kiszolgálással :)

This the the best meal I’ve had in Budapest. 10/10

(Translated by Google) Meals based on a unique concept, warm welcome, excellent hospitality! You can spend a few hours in a very good mood, with a different menu each week. I can only recommend! (Original) Egyedi koncepció alapján készült ételek, szívélyes fogadtatás, kiváló vendéglátás! Nagyon jó hangulatban lehet eltölteni néhány órát, minden héten más menüvel. Csak ajánlani tudom!

Great great place , highly recommend! The idea is original, menu based on a book .. Shows that there is a thought process behind designing the menu, Service is excellent

(Translated by Google) There is always a book-related menu, what is Eat. Pray. We were on a love occasion. We took up space, though so under the virus it seemed unnecessary. The wines were delicious, the food was quickly prepared and the service was good. The only negative I would say is the pre-marked service fee, which is 12% here. (Original) Mindig egy könyvhöz kapcsolódó menü van, mi az Eat. Pray. Love alkalmával voltunk. Foglaltunk helyet, bár így a vírus alatt úgy tűnt, hogy nem szükséges. Finomak a borok, gyorsan készen lettek az ételek és jó volt a kiszolgálás. Egyedüli negatívumként az előre megjelölt szervìzdíjat mondanám, ami itt 12%.

(Translated by Google) Cozy, themed environment, attentive, professional waiter, kind service, amazing food :) We selected from a menu line inspired by Harry Potter, we were also impressed by the main dishes and dessert, the impeccability in taste, serving and quality. We will definitely return again 👌😍 (Original) Hangulatos, tematikus környezet, figyelmes, szakavatott pincér, kedves kiszolgálás, elképesztő ételek :) A Harry Potter inspirálta menüsorból válogattunk, a főételek és desszert is lenyűgözött minket, ízben, tálalásban és minőségben is kifogástalan. Biztosan visszatérünk még 👌😍

The food was great and the service too !

(Translated by Google) Fantastic. I recommend it to anyone who loves books and loves to eat. You can literally eat your favorite book! I loved it! (Original) Fantasztikus. Ajánlom mindenkinek, aki szereti a könyveket és szeret enni. Szó szerint megeheti a kedvenc könyvét! Imádtam!

(Translated by Google) Poetry itself !! (Original) Maga a költészet!!

(Translated by Google) The chef was great and the service was flawless as well. Thanks and perseverance to everyone. ✌️ (Original) Nagyszerű a chef és a kiszolgálás is hibátlan volt. Köszönet és kitartást mindenkinek. ✌️

(Translated by Google) Today's waiter is also unsurpassed. It couldn't be better served, it was super. The second time we ate through the book menu. If I compare last month’s duck breast and lamb ribs with today’s chickpea curry and shimpy crab skewers, the menu today is a big disappointment. The goods were the same. Done scam !!! But the waiter is super. You get a star all the time because we got to know it. (Original) Felülmúlhatatlan a mai pincér is. Nem lehet jobban kiszolgálni, szuper volt. Másodszor ettük végig a könyvmenüt. Ha egymáshoz hasonlítom a múlthavi kacsamellet és báránybordát meg a mai csicseriborso curryt és shimpy ráknyársat, akkor a mostani menü egy nagy csalódás. Az áruk ugyanannyi volt. Kész átverés!!! De a pincér szuper. Azért kap csillagot egyaltalan mert megismerhettük.

(Translated by Google) Very good time in this restaurant with an original concept: a month, a book! The theme for this month of November is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, we were really blown away. We loved the staging as well as the flavors and quality of the dishes on the tasting menu. One of our best restaurants in Budapest without hesitation! The 5 courses on the menu can be matched with 5 local wines, which I highly recommend. The service is lovely and perfect. In short, a faultless! (Original) Très bon moment dans ce restaurant au concept original : un mois, un livre ! Le thème de ce mois de novembre est Harry Potter et le Prince de sang-mêlé, on a vraiment été emballé. Nous avons adoré la mise en scène ainsi que les saveurs et qualité des plats du menu dégustation. L'un de nos meilleurs restaurants de Budapest sans hésiter ! Les 5 plats du menu peuvent être assortis avec 5 vins locaux, que je recommande vivement. Le service est adorable et parfait. Bref, un sans faute !

Really cute restaurant with a cozy interior. Food was absolutely amazing! Service was also great so would definitely come back :)

Wonderful little find in this city. Love the way is themed like a library with the menu inspired by book. They change it up once every two weeks I believe. We came for the Grinch stole Christmas themed menu. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Will definitely come back again to see what they come up with next.

We were lucky to have gotten the last table on a Saturday night without a reservation. The menu had some incredible selections which I understand change regularly. The eggplant appetizer was incredible as was the potato dumplings. The staff was really friendly and professional. Overall a very special treat for our final day in Budapest.

This restaurant is an absolut gem. If I could I would give it a sixth star. The menu is very special and I highly (!) recommend going for the well-thought-through five course meal that is dedicated to a book (Little Women in my case). You can additionally choose to order the wine that goes with each course (would recommend). Definitely look them up in advance so you can read the book (they change it a few times a year), as this will make your dinner experience even more special. The staff is very polite and professional and will explain the thoughts that went into the creation of each dish. There's, however, also the option to choose from their regular menu. The restaurant itself is very cozy and not very big which made us feel comfortable being there. Added pictures of 5 course meal (I forgot to take a picture of the entree as I was too hungry.)

Library restaurant that base the menu on an specifically book. Recommended if you want to impress your date. Presentation is great and storytelling is well thought. Might be a bit pricey, about 40€ for the menu. English is well spoken by the helpful staff.

Me and my wife came here to celebrate a special occasion, and we couldn't of been happier. The food was unique flavors with a beautiful presentation (delicious!). And the service was quick accommodating and very helpful, the menu was explained thoroughly and we we're recommend a wine that suits our taste. Overall highly recommend.

This restaurant is a true gem. I've been to fine dining establishments all over the world and my several experiences here would rival any of those. Our party of 4 agreed it was more impressive than another recent trip to a Michelin-rated restaurant here in Budapest - and at under half the price! Everything from the food, the service, and the book theme works wonderfully together. I will look forward to my return every time I pass through Budapest.

Absolutely delicious. We had the 5 course tasting menu, ever dish was super scrumptious. The waitress was lovely and guided us along our culinary journey. 100% reccomend

(Translated by Google) Wow Wow Wow Superhb. One of the best, chef dishes is designed every time you are amazed at the variety of colors and design. There is a special menu in the spirit of the selected book or regular menu. We went for the "regular" and it was fine. Not cheap in terms of Budapest at the same time it is worthwhile and recommended !! (Original) וואוו וואוו וואוו Superhb. אחת הטובות ,מנות שף מעוצבות בכל פעם אתה מופתע מחדש משלל הטעמים הצבעים והעיצוב . קיים תפריט מיוחד ברוח הספר שנבחר או תפריט רגיל .הלכנו על "הרגיל" והיה משובח .לא זול במונחים של בודפשט יחד עם זאת שווה ומומלץ !!

I celebrated my 30th birthday there with a group of friends and everything was perfect, delicious, creative (and very filling) food, great wine pairing and such an original concept. I wish I could go there more often

Amazing food, lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Service was excellent

Great food & wines, great concept (five-course menu covering moments of a famous novel with story telling by the waitors). Though a bit expensive.

Great food, delicious wines, fantastic service, cozy atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here! The tasting menu combined classic flavors with a modern twist. The foie gras with green lemon and hazelnut was divine. We can only recommend this place and are looking forward to the next dinner !

Great food which also looks nice and a very friendly living room vibe in the restaurant. Very knowledgeable, friendly attentive service. Our waitress Panna was on point with her wine recommendations and made us feel very welcome. Don’t miss out on dessert as it is extraordinary. And all this for very decent prices!

(Translated by Google) We found it by chance and a success! The site recreates a library. Very cozy. The waiter very friendly and helpful, very good recommendations. Typical dishes with a modern, abundant, original touch! The exquisite dessert. 100% recommended. (Original) Lo encontramos de casualidad y todo un acierto! El sitio recrea una biblioteca. Muy acogedor. El camarero muy amable y servicial, muy buenas recomendaciones. Platos típicos con un toque moderno, abundantes, originales! El postre exquisito. Recomendable 100%.

(Translated by Google) Restaurant with a really nice setting. Their concept is great! We ate really well. I recommend the duck breast which is just delicious! To test without further delay 😊 (Original) Restaurant avec un cadre vraiment très sympa. Leur concept est génial ! Nous avons vraiment très bien mangé. Je vous conseille le magret de canard qui est juste succulent ! A tester sans plus attendre 😊

(Translated by Google) Bad reception (Original) Mauvais acceuil

(Translated by Google) Poor value for rating .. (Original) 평점에 비해 가성비 좋지 않음..

Lovely staff and amazing food!

(Translated by Google) Highly Recommended! Great concept, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and very delicious food! Table reservation makes sense. (Original) Absolut empfehlenswert! Tolles Konzept, gemütliche Atmosphäre, freundliches Personal und sehr leckeres Essen! Tischreservierung ist sinnvoll.

(Translated by Google) Perfect service, well-composed delicious dishes, special pairings (Original) Tökéletes kiszolgálás, jól megkomponált finom fogások, különleges párosítások

(Translated by Google) Very nice setting, in a library, very quiet because we were the only table at 1pm, 2 other people arrived a little later. Good food. Correct service, adequate prices. (Original) Très joli cadre, dans une bibliothèque, très calme car nous étions la seule table à 13h, 2 autres personnes sont arrivés un peu après. Bonne nourriture. Service correct, prix adéquats.

(Translated by Google) Very atypical place with character! Excellent service, very nice presentation and very good dish! (Original) Lieu très atypique qui a du cachet ! Excellent service, très belle présentation et très bon plat !

(Translated by Google) Friendly welcome. Original cuisine as well as the place. You are surrounded by books as if you were eating in the middle of a library. The duck is excellent served with mashed orange carrots and roasted peanuts. The set is great. Very good fish too, unfortunately served with floury potatoes, which was not great. To try. (Original) Accueil sympathique. Cuisine originale tout comme le lieu. Vous êtes entourés de livres comme si vous mangiez au milieu d'une bibliothèque. Le canard est excellent servi avec une purée de carottes à l'orange et des cacahuètes grillées. L'ensemble est super. Le poisson très bon également, malheureusement servi avec des pommes de terre farineuses, ce qui n'était pas top. A essayer.

Epic restaurant with a special menu what is changed by a new one every month based on a novel. Very friendly staff , delicious food, wines and beers as well.