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👍👍 The place is relaxing and the service is good. About the food: My starter based on smoked swordfish was really tasty and well presented. The rabbit I had for main dish was a bit overcooked, but the paprika sauce was delicious. As a dessert I have taken the chocolate cake with caramel and this was... People often mention service, restaurant, delicious, Budapest, good, wine, staff, great, amazing, recommend,


Address

Budapest, Királyi Pál u. 14, 1053 Hungary

Contact

+36 30 783 9822

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (788 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 5/5 Alina I. 5 years ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Absolutely loved everything about our visit to the place — food, atmosphere, service, all has been great! We enjoyed a tartar as a compliment from the kitchen and the starters ordered, prawns with asparagus and tomato salad (both absolutely yummy, very tender prawns). This has then been followed by deliciously cooked fish and meat. We then took a dessert (which was surprisingly delicious) and a tea, plus received nice strawberry sorbet as a compliment. This all has been accompanied by great service and live music! There were two guitar players who did amazing job of filling the place with some cosy atmosphere. As I said — we loved everything about our visit to this place and would definitely recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, delicious food and reasonably priced. Gave a complimentary amuse-bouche to begin and a mouth-cleansing sorbet to finish which was a nice touch. Would definitely revisit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitri H. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is relaxing and the service is good. About the food: My starter based on smoked swordfish was really tasty and well presented. The rabbit I had for main dish was a bit overcooked, but the paprika sauce was delicious. As a dessert I have taken the chocolate cake with caramel and this was, from far, the best part of the meal. This dessert could be served in a Michelin two or three star restaurant. The wine was also amazing (Tokaj). I highly recommended this restaurant if you want to spend a good time. Price for starter - main dish - dessert and 1/4 of a wine bottle ~ 50€
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John M. 4 years ago on Google • 950 reviews
    Was recommended to me by my hotel nearby. I had the set menu which with the alcohol pairing was around $50 or so. I enjoyed it a great deal It consisted of three wines and two polinkas. In addition there were four courses everything was excellent. Wonderful service small friendly location they had a couple fellows playing guitar music in the evening on Sunday

  • 5/5 biancafurii 5 years ago on Google • 648 reviews
    This restaurant is amazing. The service is perfect. They welcome you taken your jacket. Nothing is left on the case. The waiters are really prepared and they guide you to a perfect order. We took a pampikin soup with a local blend white wine. After a beef bourgeoignin and paprika ducket with also a blend of local red wine. About last choice, the waiter bring us two different red to try and choose. We finished the perfect meal with an amazing dessert with apple and Mandel accompanied by local tokaj. We couldn't desire more. There is also a nice music accompanied for the dinner. I will definitely came back, if I will visit again Budapest.

  • 1/5 Dániel P. 1 year ago on Google • 362 reviews
    Closed

  • 5/5 Amine M. 4 years ago on Google • 239 reviews
    Nice little find in Budapest. Good food, good wine and warm ambiance. Went on a weekday. Service was fast and accommodating. You can be vegetarian, vegan... etc and they will go extra-mile and prepare something tasty for you. I think it worth mentioning because it's not the norm in Budapest. Accommodating for groups too. I was in the second floor. It wasn't too warm but you may ask to be placed in the ground floor if you prefer a colder atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Bob H. 4 years ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Had a really great meal here, lovely atmosphere and staff. The food was fabulous the pate especially and all at a very reasonable price for what you get. Nice Hungarian wines too.

  • 5/5 Gábor H. 4 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Amazing, cozy, bistro style restaurant in the city center. Very friendly and attentive staff paired with delicious food. Had the pleasure to try the 4 course tasting menus. Was here the second time, will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Itzi C. 5 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    We’ve been in Budapest for just 2 nights and had lunch here twice. We tried 4 main dishes and a starter and they were delicious. They have great local beers and the service is kind and happy. We would come back next time we visit to try more and more! Highly recommend the quail, rabit and St. Marcellin cheese.

  • 5/5 Emese N. 3 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The food is good, the service is good :)

  • 5/5 Andrey K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredibly delicious! I returned to this place several times. And whatever I tried made me swallow my tongue. This one is delicious! And live music is jazz. (Original) Невероятно вкусно! Я возвращялся в жто место несколько раз. И все что бы я ни пробовал заставляло меня глотать язык. Этот вкусно! И живая музыка - джаз.

  • 3/5 Jeanette J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok but no more than that (Original) Ok men ikke mere end det

  • 5/5 Elmira B. 4 years ago on Google
    Looove this place😍great kitchen and service...

  • 5/5 Marina D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is perfect. (Original) Tout est parfait.

  • 5/5 Szabolcs B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy place, really quality food and drinks. Professional and fast service. I recommend it for both private and business dinners. Value for money is totally OK. (Original) Hangulatos hely, igazán minőségi ételek és italok. Profi és gyors felszolgálás. Magán- és üzleti vacsorához egyaránt ajánlom. Ár-érték arány teljesen OK.

  • 5/5 Miroslav V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great good, great service

  • 5/5 Leticia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant. With delicious food. Dont forget to visit the museum!!

  • 4/5 Zoltán T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not a bad place, good wines, bad decoration, inadequate lighting, good head waiters! (Original) Nem rosz hely, jó borok, rosz díszítés, nem megfelelő világítás, jó fej pincérek!

  • 5/5 Dimitrios K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and professional staff! Food also very nice!

  • 4/5 cristina g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a nice place (Original) Es un lugar agradable

  • 5/5 david m. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Jeremy T. 4 years ago on Google
    always excellent

  • 5/5 Ksenia K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, excellent wine selection, polite staff. (Original) Очень вкусная еда, прекрасные выбор вин, вежливые персонал.

  • 4/5 Fábián L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Complex meals are expensive (three course menus for 2 people with water for 35 thousand HUF), but everything was delicious. At first, I was surprised at the portions (just so much? I'm starving!), But then, by the end, it turned out to be quite okay. The service is very professional and kind. (Original) Bonyolult ételeket adnak drágán (háromfogásos menüsor 2 embernek vízzel 35 ezer forint), de minden nagyon finom volt. Először meglepődtem az adagokon (csak ennyi? éhen maradok!), de aztán a végére úgy alakult, hogy teljesen jól laktam. A kiszolgálás nagyon professzionális és kedves is.

  • 5/5 Mátyás Zoltán L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic, attentive, kind service. Fine, harmonizing menu beer. Wonderful. (Original) Fantasztikus, figyelmes, kedves kiszolgálás. Finom, harmonizáló menüsör. Csodálatos.

  • 5/5 Cali f. 4 years ago on Google
    Very tasty meals and very courteous service

  • 2/5 Cristina M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Expensive and little variety. (Original) Caro y poca variedad.

  • 5/5 Shammi K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing little restaurant! My girlfriend and I came here for dinner and we loved everything. We had the pumpkin soup and pork terrine for starters which were lovely. For mains we had the beef bourguignon and the rabbit stew which were both delicious and the meat was so tender you almost didn't even need a knife. The service was fantastic - waiters were very accommodating and attentive. We were also given a little conplimentary tasting spoon each of something the chef whipped up, and also a complimentary shot of mulled wine. Would definitely recommend Borsso Bistro to everyone!

  • 5/5 Balázs S. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb place to dine out in Budapest, though it can be a bit pricy. Had the fish soup and the rabbit stew, it was simply amazing. Polite waiters, French style brasserie meeting Budapest.

  • 5/5 Stephanie J. 3 years ago on Google
    Fine dining. Tasty food. Excellent customer service. The restaurant is a bit hidden but is a true gem. A friend of mine celebrated his birthday here and we got a free champagne.

  • 5/5 Sarah O. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. The food was fresh and flavorful, the service fast and friendly. I had the fish soup, the chicken, and the lemon tart. Everything was well seasoned and the quite tasty. Would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Carlota M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Restaurant. The service gets a 5 star review! Our waiters name was Zoltan and he was simply amazing, a real professional who would explain the dishes and the best wine to accompany the food. Be no mistaken by the reviews! We went to number 4 restaurant in Budapest only to find out it was a tourist trap. How they got there is a good question. Then again, I don't understand why this little restaurant, with amazing service and even more amazing food, which has won several gastronomy awards isn't rating any higher. The food was just delicious. The menu is very limited but by doing this they can ensure each plate is actually cooked properly. They go over quality before quantity! For starters we had mussels, then for main course I had Duck with red cabbage and my husband had beef bourginon. For dessert had lemon pie and chocolate mousse. The pictures I posted don't do it any justice to the food. You must go there if you want to eat excellent food and avoid tourist traps. This is a real restaurant with professionals all along who are inviting, friendly and knowledgeable about food and wine.

  • 4/5 osi22 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Even the emptiness of the place indicates that it is not the most sought after restaurant. Unfortunately, this is also reflected in the size of the menu and then in the amount of food served. The flavors were okay, but overall there are significantly better places in this price category in Pest as well. The four stars are rewarded for their very kind service. (Original) Már a hely üressége is jelzi, hogy nem a legkeresettebb étterem. Sajnos ez az étlap terjedelmén is meglátszik, majd a kiszolgált ételek mennyiségén is. Az ízek rendben voltak, de összeségében ebben az árkategóriában vannak lényegesebben jobb helyek is Pesten. A négy csillag a nagyon kedves kiszolgálásért jár.

  • 5/5 György Luczai T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is super. The environment is great, the staff and the food are first class. I'll be back ... (Original) Szuper a hely. Klassz a környezet, a személyzet és az ételek elsőosztályúak. Visszatérek...

  • 5/5 Kristóf K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing, creative cuisine and fantastic service!

  • 5/5 Manfred 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I came back to this restaurant after 2 years and I have to say it is still excellent. We had a place in the open air, were warmly welcomed and also perfectly served. The dishes were again very delicate. There is nothing to complain about here. We have felt very comfortable here. I can again and again warmly recommend this place. (Original) Nach 2 Jahren bin ich wieder in dieses Restaurant zurückgekommen und ich muss sagen, es ist nach wie vor exzellent. Wir hatten einen Platz im Freien, wurden freundlich empfangen und auch perfekt bedient. Die Gerichte waren wieder sehr delikat. Es gibt hier überhaupt nichts zu bemängeln. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Ich kann dieses Lokal wiederum und nach wie vor wärmstens empfehlen.

  • 5/5 Yoann T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just perfect ! We were looking for a little authenticity and to avoid tourist traps, we were served. The staff are very helpful and advise us on the dishes, the food is delicious with very good wines from the menu. In the end 2 dishes, 3 glasses of wine and 2 desserts for 50 euros, unbeatable! (Original) Juste parfait ! Nous recherchions justement un peu d'authenticité et éviter les attrapes-touristes, nous avons été servis. Le personnel est très serviable et nous conseille sur les plats, la nourriture est succulente avec de très bons vins à la carte. Au final 2 plats, 3 verres de vin et 2 desserts pour 50 euros, imbattable !

  • 3/5 contact c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I don't know if I will recommend this place. I admit that I, like my 5 friends, were surprised by the harshness of our waitress' welcome. The decor is lambda. On the kitchen side: it’s quality. Value for money a little high (Original) Je ne sais pas si je conseillerai cet endroit. J’avoue avoir été surpris tout comme mes 5 amies par la rudesse de l Acceuil de notre serveuse. La deco est lambda. Côté cuisine : c’est de qualité. Rapport qualité/prix un peu élevé

  • 5/5 Sándor �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Finom es draga (Original) Finom es draga

  • 5/5 Gabriela K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small but very good card! The selection is not huge, with daily dishes. My pink roasted duck breast with basil bulgur on strawberries with pepper was definitely the tenderest duck breast I've ever had. It melted on the tongue! Very good wine selection. The dessert, Charlotte was spot on. Not too cute. The bistro is in a side street, the way there is definitely worth it! Very friendly staff!! (Original) Kleine, aber mega gute Karte! Die Auswahl ist nicht riesig, mit tagesaktuellen Gerichten. Meine rosa gebratene Entenbrust mit Basilikumbulgur an Erdbeeren mit Pfeffer war sicher die zarteste Entenbrust, die ich je hatte. Sie zerging auf der Zunge! Sehr gute Weinauswahl. Der Nachtisch, Charlotte war genau richtig. Nicht zu süß. Das Bistro liegt in einer Nebenstraße, der Weg dorthin lohnt unbedingt! Sehr freundliches Personal!!

  • 5/5 Markus K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very, very tasty and the price-performance ratio for the lunch menu just eaten is top! (Original) Sehr, sehr lecker und das Preis - Leistungverhältnis beim eben verspeisten Mittagsmenü ist top!

  • 5/5 Ákos N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing dishes! Super kind staff! Charlotte is the top of the desserts! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Csilla B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super service. Delicious foods. (Original) Szuper kiszolgálás. Finom ételek.

  • 5/5 María G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) WONDERFUL AND LOVELY! These are the words that come to mind the best to describe this restaurant in Budapest where I was lucky enough to spend my last hours in Hungary before returning home. I went to try some of the typical sweet wines of the Tokaj region. What was my surprise when I found very attentive waiters who explained the differences between one and the other, one of them even speaking Spanish. While tasting a Béres 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (delicious sweet wine), the smells that came from the kitchen made me regret a thousand times that that night I had already dined in a place of lower quality and higher prices, because in addition the price of the food here was very affordable. I wanted to write this comment in Spanish as a way of showing my gratitude to the waiters and the meter at Borssó Bistro who made my last night in beautiful Budapest unforgettable: KÖSZÖNÖM SZÉPEN A TÖKÉLETES ESTET! To the rest of you, accept my humble suggestion to visit you, on one of your first nights, lest it happen to you as it did to me and if you leave it for the last you will not be able to return until life takes you back to Budapest. (Original) MARAVILLOSO Y ENCANTADOR! Son las palabras que mejor se me ocurren para describir este restaurante de Budapest en el que tuve la suerte de pasar mis últimas horas en Hungría antes de volver a casa. Fui a probar algunos de los vinos dulces típicos de la región de Tokaj. Cuál fue mi sorpresa al encontrar camareros atentísimos que explicaron las diferencias entre unos y otros, incluso hablando uno de ellos español. Mientras degustaba un Béres 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (delicioso vino dulce), los olores que venían de la cocina me hicieron lamentar una y mil veces que aquella noche ya había cenado en un lugar de menor calidad y precios más altos, porque además el precio de la comida aquí era muy asequible. He querido escribir este comentario en español como manera de demostrar mi agradecimiento a los camareros y el metre de Borssó Bistro que convirtieron mi última noche en la bella Budapest en algo inolvidable: KÖSZÖNÖM SZÉPEN A TÖKÉLETES ESTET! Al resto de Uds., acepten mi humilde sugerencia de visitarles, en una de sus primeras noches, no sea que les pase como a mí y si lo dejan para la última no puedan regresar hasta que la vida les lleve de nuevo a Budapest.

  • 5/5 Dániel F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food and drinks, young team, live music, great place! (Original) Remek ételek és italok, fiatal csapat, élő zene, jó hely!

  • 4/5 Shane B. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff a little bit dismissive but very nice food

  • 5/5 Maria Pia T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant with above average prices (Original) Ottimo ristorante con prezzi superiori alla media

  • 5/5 Edson S. 5 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Amazing place food and lovely staff! One of the best I ever been in Hungary! Everything was perfect.seafood hungarian soup tasting sensations. The chef 👩‍🍳 sent a salmon tartar to taste. neck of veal main course perfectly harmonized with mint pate and mashed potatoes. Congratulation for all staff! I strongly recommend! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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