I am from the industry & I rarely get as excited about a visit like this one.. First of all the team works beautifully together & everyone on it shares the absolute passion for hospitality & the product they serve. The food was phenomenal, the wine paring with it was exquisit (also lovely that only local wines have been used) and the service rounded it up to a perfect evening! Will definitely return when I am back in Budapest 10/10

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in BUDAPEST . The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about you The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted melted in the mouth. Absolutely the best meal we had while in BUDAPEST I would like to say thanks to the kitchen team they done a great and fantastic job . Highly recommend

It was a lovely evening. The place has a neutral interior, it all depends on the food. So did it work, did they deliver more than a regular restaurant. The food was fantastic, the only issue i had, was the foie gras, it was very fat (as it is) but with no garniture like berries, sour or other elements to comply with this. The wine was perfect for this dish! This is my personal opinion and maybe others will love the baby corn with it. All in All, it was fantastic food, don't listen to this old grumpy man, needing his sour sweets with his foie gras :) They delivered. Go book a table now, it has wonderful service and fantastic food that is better than most places in the world. Do yourself the favor, buy winepairing with your food - exceptional wine selection to the delivered food. Go go go..

High-end gastronomy! The restaurant's Executive Chef, János Mizsei, has many professional prizes and was only 22 when he was chosen "Young Chef Talent of the Year" by Dining Guide. By the way, I admit that he’s like John Snow’s twin :)). I tasted 13 different extraordinary dishes n all was amazing!

Thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere, we arrived 15-20 minutes before our reservation time and were seated immediately. The service/staff were excellent and attentive, and the 8-course meal was wonderful, delicate and brought new tastes I had never experienced. Also would recommend the wine pairing; each wine paired the food perfectly.

I've been here twice. I like the restaurant and the atmosphere. The service is very professional and the sommelier choose and recommended very good wines. The food is very good, the smoked carrot is my favourite, also the lamb is great. My only note is that the second time there was a long wait between the courses. (1to10) Food: 8 Service: 8 Atmosphere: 8

We had one of the best dinners of our lives this Friday. The menu was surprising, unconventional and each courses absolutely delicious. The wine pairing was also fabulous, we especially enjoined some of the local natural wines from small producers I have not even heard of. The service was professional, attentive but casual. A strong must go!

Plating was charming. Each menu item was coupled with an explanation of its origin (which is expected from such experiences). The taste, service and ambiance, however, lacked vibrancy. Tip: The cheese plate was nothing special.

Super inventive cuisine, friendly staff with great service. Enjoyed the wine pairing

I've been wanting to come here for years and I had mixed feeling when it happened. The restaurant is nice, waiters are friendly, attentive but... The first dish took forever to arrive then the time between dishes was also long. They were tasty but really small. And I mean all of them, except the desserts, they were just enough. Ive been in some other fine dining places around the city and I actually felt "well fed" at the end of the dinner. That did not happen here. The price should suggest otherwise to be honest. Everything was great except the portions. Not sure I would come here again.

We were offered a tasting menu of either 5 or 7 dishes. The 5 dish menu provided a great variety of tasty and elegant dishes. This was accompanied by wines for each dish, all locally produced in Hungary. A great somilier and staff provided a friendly and proffesionel atmosphere. Pretty expensive but worth a detour.

Love love loved It! Recommended to us by a friend. We went for lunch on our first day in Budapest and it was fantastic, food was amazing and staff were just brilliant. Highly recommend

Very great place! The servers are very warm and well-trained, the foods are awesome, and the environment is very neat and clean. However the price might be relatively higher compared to other bistro, but it’s definitely worthy.

My favorite place in Budapest. Best local ingredients, great wine pairing selection and super kindly service.

We had the 8 course pre-set MÁKregions tasting menu that came with all the fanciful part of the French fine dining experience, including amuse-bouche, canapé and petits fours on top of the selection. Spectacular set of precisely handcrafted, delicious courses. Especially the smoked carrot and the mangalica flank courses’ mix of textures and balanced flavours went beyond all our expectations. Cosy restaurant interior with careful details on lighting, table arrangement, music and atmosphere. Staff was prepared, trained, on a good balance of friendly and formal that fit well to the overall experience.

We had the chance to taste the current tasting menu, served by Janos Mizsei at the new chefs table. We have been treated at the highest standards, getting all the information we needed and more! The winepairing was also exceptional! Highly recommend the place to anyone interested in trying hungarian classics, presented in a very creative way!

Coming from an American tourist here for work: a lot of Michelin experiences are massively overrated and overpriced (I say this as someone who lives in NYC). But this place hits an absolute home run….first of all the staff is super friendly and does all the things a 3* place does (fold the napkin while you get up, etc c), second the food is really good and local (mushrooms, pumpkin, etc) all the stuff you typically wouldn’t say hey I could be crazy and make a desert out of this, third the wine pairing was straight fire. Net -net: go here, you’ll love it. If you don’t take the stick out of your tail.

I've had the pleasure of visiting during a quick visit in Budapest and I loved the experience. I must admit it was a little strange as up until the desert I was the only guest in the restaurant, but not uncomfortable. Food was absolutely fantastic - unexpected at times and surprising, playing with textures and flavors and really making one feel totally surprised with each dish. Out of the tasting menu, I couldn't really decide what was my favourite meal, probably the smoked carrot, or mangalica but really all dishes were amazing. I decided for the juice pairing with my menu, which were homemade kombuchas and it was absolutely amazing. Kombuchas were so tasty - especially the pumpkin one! Very nice experience when you cannot enjoy the wines. Servis was spot on, explained all meals and let me have my fun with meals. I liked that the chef was finishing the dishes where I could see it, that was very cool. It is definitely not cheap experience, but one that is worthed and fun! Fully recommend.

My partner and I had a great experience. Every dish we had was something else and made us curious on what was coming next. The service was super neat and well timed. Everything from start to finish were consistent, not exaggerated, and smooth. We hope they'll get a Michelin Star soon because they defintely deserve it.

Mák Restaurant in Budapest, under the culinary direction of Chef János Mizsei, offers an innovative exploration of Hungarian cuisine, blending traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques. The 5-course "medium" menu I experienced showcased a commendable use of vegetables, with the smoked carrot dish, accentuated by horseradish and elderflower, standing out for its imaginative use of texture and flavor. The enthusiasm of Mák's team in delivering exceptional service is notable. Their dedication is clear, and it contributes significantly to the dining experience. This commitment, coupled with their evident aspiration for Michelin recognition, speaks to a restaurant on the cusp of greater acclaim. However, Mák's pursuit of excellence is slightly overshadowed by certain aspects that need refinement. The lighting, for instance, is overly bright, detracting from the ambiance. A restaurant of Mák's caliber would benefit from a more nuanced lighting design, one that complements the culinary experience by creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and conducive to focusing on the flavors presented. The wine pairing, featuring Hungarian selections, while acceptable, lacked inspiration. An area ripe for improvement, a more thoughtful and adventurous wine list could enhance the overall dining experience, offering pairings that resonate more deeply with the flavors of the dishes. In conclusion, Mák Restaurant presents a compelling case for the evolution of Hungarian cuisine, rooted in tradition yet daring in its execution. With some adjustments, particularly in ambiance and wine curation, it has the potential to transcend from a promising establishment to a distinguished culinary destination in Budapest.

One of our best food experiences in 2022! We’re lucky that we made it to this restaurant before New Year’s Eve… The staff are welcoming and attentive. The food was extraordinary - both in terms of presentation and tasting. We also enjoyed the homemade kombucha juices from the shelves in the restaurant. And you can spot the origin of the ingredients on a handmade map of 🇭🇺 on the blackboard at the wall! Thusly we made a round trip across 🇭🇺 while spending a lovely business lunch in Budapest;-) We’ll be back for sure to enjoy their 8 course set menu…

I had a massive disappointment. I had a fly in my wine and I asked to replaced the drink. In 5 minutes this happened again. There was some flies on my bread too and couldn’t enjoy. I only had less than half glass of wine. It would have been fair if they reduced the wine price from the total price to be honest. But It was included in the bill and I paid (my fault) because I wanted to leave. (In the reply, it’s said they replaced the wine twice but it was only one time, because I said I don’t want it anymore after this “small fly” jumped into my wine twice & to my food) I was the only one in the restaurant after 10, 20min of my arrival but the time between dishes were not the greatest. Food was decent but didn’t bring any the surprise. I like enjoying food visually but it didn’t happen at this place unfortunately.

Some of the best food we've ever had. If you love fine dinning, this is your place in Budapest. Great presentation, flavours that surprise you and that work really well together. Congratulations to the chef and the whole team!

Wonderful food, wine and overall experience. My daughter has coeliac disease but MAK made no fuss at all and she was able to have the tasting menu. We are so used to hearing ‘ no, sorry’ so this was even better than expected.

We had the 12 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Our overall rating was 3 since 3 or 4 meals were outstandingly nice. From a Michelin star restaurant you expect perfection. It was a nice experience and the service was very nice but there needs to be some adjustment on some of the meals. The duck heart dish had nice flavors but the heart was like a gummy bear. Kombucha was amazing and also the carrot dish. The stuffed paprika dish was ok but the meat was a bit over cooked. The bread was amazing as well. Overall experience is good but as mentioned would expect perfection from a Michelin star restaurant. I hope this feedback will be helpful for the restaurant. :)

Incredible food and a beautiful venue. We were there for NYE and the experience was top notch. Delicate menu and attentive service

Great fine dining food, good selection of wines! The price you pay is worth.

For me the name "bistro" is somewhat confusing because this is definitely a restaurant leaning towards fine dining, though the more casual atmosphere does still say bistro more than the cuisine. The fixed 13-course menu is just that, fixed, though of course the kitchen can work with any allergies or intolerances guests might have. For me this was a very enjoyable experience, there are good dishes and really great dishes, the great ones are Michelin star quality in my opinion. The wine pairing was also imaginative and featured some unusual choices in terms of Hungarian wine. The alcohol-free juice pairing was also very interesting and makes a great alternative for those who prefer to stay booze-free. Overall this was a very enjoyable dining experience, which offered good value for money.

The atmosphere was nice , service is excellent and super attentive , the food was outstanding , even if I didn’t enjoy the coffee bread and funky butter. Excellent price for value. Will definitely recommend

Better than expected. Good service, good layout both the place and the food. Tasteful, worth a visit.

This was the most disappointing meal we had in a long time. We paid as much as in much better restaurants in Western Europe and by local standards it's extremely overpriced. The restaurant has pretentions of haute cuisine it cannot quite deliver on. The courses were consistently OK but comically small, as were the wine pairings, which could have made this a much better experience. The staff were in turn harried and baffled. Mák serves set menus of 4 or 7 courses and for some reason we both needed to have the 4 or the 7, which was bizarre, and the courses (and wines) were much too spaced out for a set menu.

Good value for exceptional food. Excellent service. Sommelier had a good wine recommendation.

Great atmosphere, service was fantastic. And the food was 'only' the cherry on top.

What a brilliant night that we had yesterday😀 Extraordinary foods, nice wine selection and great hospitality by Balazs and his colleagues 💕 Thank u guys! You made our evening🙏

Interesting, creative and delicious courses and excellent service.