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Chef Café

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👍👍 We were looking for a restaurant near our hotel. As we walked past we discovered the restaurant and were able to get the last available seat. A beautifully decorated family run restaurant. We were warmly greeted in German and the menu was also explained in German. The food was perfectly seasoned and... People often mention restaurant, owner, Hungarian, atmosphere, wine, menu, good,


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Budapest, Sörház u. 4, 1056 Hungary

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Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (290 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (13) owner (10) Hungarian (8) atmosphere (7) wine (7) menu (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 Johannes K. 4 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    We were looking for a restaurant near our hotel. As we walked past we discovered the restaurant and were able to get the last available seat. A beautifully decorated family run restaurant. We were warmly greeted in German and the menu was also explained in German. The food was perfectly seasoned and very tasty. We had the pork medallions and the Budapest-style beef goulash. We were already stuffed, but we also had to have the homemade apple strudel. All in all, a nice dinner in a cozy atmosphere and we will come back on our next visit to Budapest.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samanta R. 4 years ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Traditional Hungarian restaurant run by a Family for many years now. Excellent menu if you want to try classic food, we choose selection of Hungarian hot starters, 2 types of soups and few mains. All delicious! As we heard about great taste of regional Wines we grabbed a bottle of Merlot, and obviously some shots of classic Palinka. Surprisingly the owner speaks almost all the languages from Europe 😂 as well menu is prepared in few languages so it’s very easy to choose. The place is quite small so I recommend to book before, as it’s quite popular and we’ll known from the friendly hospitality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian C. 6 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    One of the best meals I've ever had! The deer stew with potato donuts was amazing. The owner is very friendly and passionate about the food and wine. A must-visit for anyone travelling to Budapest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrienne P. 7 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Excellent food (selection of hot appetisers and the deer stew). The owner is an absolute gent and gave us a truly memorable night! He has an obvious passion for his business. I would definitely recommend this restaurant 💛😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caspar D. 5 years ago on Google • 510 reviews
    Wonderful family restaurant with Hungarian food and wine. The chef, the waiter and the owner were all very much part in making our evening a success.

  • 5/5 Francesco R. 4 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Excellent cuisine, the owner talks to customers to put them at ease, menu written in various languages. The food is exquisite
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Taiju A. 6 years ago on Google • 374 reviews
    Nice little restaurant. Warm atmosphere and service. I expected more flavor and kick from the Hungarian cargo. The food was pretty bland for my taste. Wines and desserts ok. All in all, a good trip to Hungarian cuisine. Thank you. 🇫🇮🇭🇺Thank you.

  • 5/5 James Ian H. 4 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    This is a little gem, found it before we went to Budapest, the food was fabulous and the service was excellent, they couldn't have more to make us welcome. Don't go by the outside by day, small, cosy, olde Worldy and family run, we'll be back in the future. 👍😋🇭🇺

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 4 years ago on Google • 95 reviews
    Charming place, wonderful service and excellent dishes. Not touristic at all, very atmospheric and special restaurant.

  • 5/5 Apostolos D. 4 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Great place! Really nice traditional dishes presented and served from the owner who assisted us on what to take and which wine could match with our dish selections. The Hungarian beef stew was cooked perfectly and the strudel tasted and smelled as it should. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Tomer Z. 5 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Great local cuisine in a cosy atmosphere. Nice wine selection and home made deserts, made fresh everyday just adds to the experience.

  • 5/5 Marcus M. 4 years ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Rustic atmosphere and very friendly, family atmosphere. The map shows many languages ​​that the host can easily speak. Rump steak and duck leg were prepared 1A. We felt very welcome and in good hands here.

  • 5/5 P. L. 4 years ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Highly recommended delicious restaurant This restaurant is run by the owner's family. The owner speaks multiple languages ​​and can personally introduce the menu, suggest wine pairings and desserts to tourists from all over the world. And listening to him proudly introduce the dishes, you know that these are meals that he himself is very satisfied with. point. We made a reservation a month ago, and when we arrived on the same day, there was a notice on the door that reservations were required, so we recommend that you book a table online first to avoid missing a delicious meal. Because the number of tables is small, the boss can personally receive every guest and make every guest feel at home. We tasted venison here for the first time, and this dish is also highly recommended by many people after dining here. Before serving the food, the boss also introduced us how to stew and season the food, so that we could fully understand the taste we were about to taste. Another dish called paprika chicken, which is paired with pasta that has a texture similar to gnocchi, is also highly recommended, especially the sauce is very delicious.

  • 5/5 ena h. 4 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Its our first day in Budapest and we were searching for something Hungarian for dinner. Chef Café offers delicious hungarian beef goulash and pork filet+Lango. The food was spiced really well and the Apfelstrudel was also good. The restaurant owner is very friendly and the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. Price is ok and we would like to visit again in the future.

  • 5/5 Andreas L. 4 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Very good Hungarian food, very good wines and a very friendly and familiar atmosphere, absolutely recommended!!!

  • 5/5 Sandeep K. 4 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    The restaurant is very cozy . Very welcoming. We didn't have reservations but the host seatedbus immediately. The host/owner explained us about the food and suggested what wine pairs well with that. Food was really good .

  • 5/5 Steven D. 4 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Really great tasting food. A straight forward menu with only a handful of options but each is perfect and exceptional. The chef/owner knows the food, wine and history inside out. It's a real personal touch, with great food. If you like beef, try the deer. Its exquisite.


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