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BESTIA

Restaurant

Cool, industrial-style eatery offering steak, seafood & sandwiches, plus organic wine & craft beer. People often mention service, great, good, nice, Budapest, delicious, amazing, time, recommend, restaurant,


Address

Budapest, Szent István tér 9, 1051 Hungary

Website

www.bestia.hu

Contact

+36 70 333 2163

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (5.9K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 12 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 S. 1 year ago on Google
    I found the food very interesting! I think we dine in a slightly upscale area, as I was surprised at the prices. I'm from Munich, one of the most expensive cities in the world, and the prices were the same. The portions were small but satisfying. Particularly noteworthy are the fried potatoes which I found very tasty! Soft on the inside and extremely crispy on the outside. The burger I found really goes so. The meat was not medium and as mentioned above in my opinion really small for over 15 €. We had 2 different white wine bottles which were delicious. Which was still a pity, although not much was going on we have 20min. Waiting for our food. The service was not quite so friendly.. nevertheless I do not want to rate this restaurant negatively it also had a very nice ambience from the interior. Maybe we will come back ;)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgia-Mae B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, drinks and service. 10/10 recommend! We got the onion soup, mac n cheese, ribs and pastrami sandwich.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katja M Melendez R. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved it so much I went twice. The food is great and the first waitress that took care of us was very attentive and made sure we understood what we were getting. I haven’t stopped thinking of the ribeye, goulash, baba ghanoush or the sweet potato that was served to me. Warning don’t forget to drink they serve very delicious drinks too. Would go to Budapest again just to eat here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitra P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. The prices are a little bit high, but it's so tasty that it's totally worth it! Fast service, kind waiters, good quality of food. I definitely recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roopinder T. 2 years ago on Google
    The goulash, a legal requirement of any Hungarian, restaurant, was a starter. You can give it a miss because it is a modern version that does not improve on the classic. Too many crunchy carrots. Way too much celery for my taste. But then it got better. Their Caesar salad, eggplant starter and giant sausage entree, packed with paprika (another legal requirement) were impressively plated and delicious. The setting, at the Basilica, would be great for dates. Get a gelato nearby and stroll down several restaurant lined, pedestrian-only streets for the end to a perfect evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Javier S. 1 year ago on Google
    Bestia is a warm and cosy place to relax and escape the cold fall evenings. The atmosphere is relaxing with a modern vibe. The food is exceptional and well priced! I would recommend to anyone in the area. Also the attention to detail with their service is some of the best we have received in Budapest. Anthony, one of our servers during the evening was excellent!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gianna P. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and service! Best shrimp tempura I’ve ever had, amazing french onion soup, and (of course) amazing steak. We loved it here and would definitely recommend this to others!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elina C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing time here ! The food is so so so good! The atmosphere is spot on and the service is 5 stars, i had the schnitzel and my boyfriend had the pork belly. It was an explosion of flavours! Congrats to Norbert for the menu! And thank you Arni for the amazing service !

  • 5/5 Troels S. 8 months ago on Google
    The best food experience I’ve had in Budapest. And maybe, hands down, one of the most tasteful experiences I’ve had this year all over. Recommend everyone visiting Budapest to go there ! You will not be disappointed. Sweet and friendly staff. Short waiting time to get our food served.

  • 5/5 J H. 8 months ago on Google
    I will give it a 8/10. This is my first meal in Hungary. The hummus with naan was delicious, the place also good just in front of the Szent Istvan. There are so many good restaurants in Hungary. You still can give it a try!

  • 5/5 emma l. 5 months ago on Google
    One of the best places I’ve eaten in Budapest. The view is absolutely stunning, the food was beyond what we expected, absolutely amazing. The server was super friendly and kind. I came here on a friend’s recommendation and I would recommend it to everyone!

  • 5/5 Diogo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good experience overall. Staff was super friendly, menu is good, food is alright. They were super quick to bring the food, i guess i asked for something already prepared. Its a good choice if you re in the area for some bites, regardless of the type of food you want, they have a lot of choices.

  • 5/5 Kristine W. 6 months ago on Google
    Kid friendly! My son ordered the beef goulash and loved it! Highly recommend! The sweet potato with the truffle topping was so good!! Our service was exceptional and we had 6 kids with us!! Very kind and attentive!

  • 5/5 Marta B. 9 months ago on Google
    The views are really nice. You will notice that is a little more expensive due to the location but the food is excellent anyway. We ordered the gluten-free burger with no bun and the bbq ribs. They were delicious. The service was excellent and the decoration so cool!

  • 5/5 Lara P. 5 months ago on Google
    We had a great time at Bestia. Our waitress Eszter was very friendly and we enjoyed our time with her a lot! The food was amazing and they also had two main dishes for vegetarians. The waitress also recommended the sweet dumplings with cottage cheese as a dessert, and she wasn‘t wrong, it was so very worth it.

  • 5/5 Mario S. 10 months ago on Google
    While visiting Budapest for work, I accidentally saw this beautiful place when I was walking around the city for a bit as it is located right in front of the cathedral. The place was packed and I was lucky to find one table to sit as I had no reservation. There were some very nice options in the food menu and everything I tasted was very tasty. The fillet I ordered was cooked perfectly exactly as I asked for it and all starters and side dishes were also good. Prices in general were ok though a bit more expensive compared to some bistros but definitely worth it. Service was very good as well and all staff was polite.

  • 5/5 Marsha G. 6 months ago on Google
    Mark our waiter was spot on! He provided us with great options (explained the dishes in detail) and has a great sense of humor. The location was also amazing, adjacent to the Basilica. Definitely worth the visit. Oh, and the food was amazing

  • 4/5 peter c. 6 months ago on Google
    Good food focusing on quality meat. We had a pastrami and pork belly with some water melon salad. It was finalized with a chocolate dessert which was average. We were sitting outside and it was way too dark. Service was ok.

  • 5/5 Valeria C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is our first meal in Budapest and we have very good experience here. We are satisfied with the food as they are quite refreshing and the fusion with unexpected ingredients really surprised us. The hummus and grilled octopus are amazing! The coconut panna cotta is different from the ones that I could find in other restaurants, though the mango is a bit sour. We came at late night but the staff were really welcoming and patient. The menu also included English which is very thoughtful.

  • 5/5 Sonia M. 4 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing meal. The branzino was very tasty as were the grilled vegetables, French onion soup, and filet. Thank you Mark!

  • 5/5 Joaquin Pinto F. 4 months ago on Google
    Great dinner, great atmosphere, great service. The staff was particularly attentive, special recognition to Eszter who encouraged me to try a Hungarian traditional dessert. All was worth it!

  • 5/5 Eamonn M. 4 months ago on Google
    I tried to get a table late on Saturday evening when I just arrived as it looked nice and was near the hotel and Basilica and no chance so tried again tonight. So pleased I did. Dorena the waiter was really great. Discussed food options and when I asked about local Hungarian red wine she offered to choose a glass for me. Normally a risk as I didn’t have the wine menu in front of me then and may be super expensive option… but I took a chance. A really good varietal and the wine waiter explained about the blend and taste. Will try to buy bottle before I leave. Mid price on menu too. I knew what I wanted for entree and took her recommendation for mains. The pork ribs which were great, meaty and cooked perfectly, the sauce was really tasty too. I had read reviews before coming back as I should have done so for the Resto I went to the night before as not so good. The Goulash at Bestia was full of veggies and tender meat and importantly different flavors in it. The one the night before eas bland and not thick. The food matched reviews and the people who commented on the potatoes were spot on. Highly recommend given location, quality of food and wine. Serving sizes were right. Heavy food as I chose meats so didn’t want super size. All dishes passing looked good presentation wise also. Was lucky to have a table facing the Basilica and square so view great and people passing which made eating alone pleasant. So if in Budapest give it a try. Prices mid range. I am only here a couple of nights as work trip so quality food near hotel is a bonus.

  • 5/5 M J. 4 months ago on Google
    We were here twice in our trip, best food in Budapest, also nice music and great service. Would recommend 10/10

  • 5/5 Romanian R. 3 months ago on Google New
    It was one of the best restaurants I have eaten in a long time! The waitresses were nice to us from the beginning, the music was on point and the food was unexpectedly delicious. Totally recommend going there if you have the time!

  • 5/5 Heather S. 4 months ago on Google
    The best meal I enjoyed in Budapest and I had a lot of good meals! Anthony was a great server and helped me navigate the menu and drink choices. A fantastic experience!

  • 5/5 Artemisia S. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this lunch spot. Our server was wonderful, his name was Mark! The food was amazing the service was wonderful, next time I’m in Budapest I will definitely be coming back!

  • 3/5 Nikša B. 3 months ago on Google New
    We came around 3 PM on a friday and there weren't any free tables for 4 people, so we had to wait for 6-7 minutes. It's confusing because tables are not marked as reserved and you can easily see many free (not reserved) tables from the street. The place has a potential to have a great atmosphere, but the music is poorly chosen. We ordered 2 dishes from the "chef's selection" and thought that those were the main courses (since they're on that list and based on the high price). Didn't have to wait long for food. Service was ok, nothing special. We were pretty disappointed with the portions because we were expecting a main course, but got small portions and an incomplete meal. Food was good, but we weren't nearly full and we left with a feeling that we got robbed since we paid 17 euros (we didn't order any drinks) per person for an incomplete meal.

  • 5/5 Ben W. 2 months ago on Google New
    This restaurant was absolutely spectacular. I’ve eaten a lot of burgers in my time but i honestly think that this was one of the best I have ever had. The sauce just made it unbelievable. It’s a must if visiting Budapest and it’s right next to St Stephen’s Basililca.

  • 5/5 Luke M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Enjoyed the experience. Daughter had the burger 4/5, I had the rib eye 5/5 and my wife had the beef cheek bourguignon 4/5. I wouldn't have the green pepper sauce again with the steak - had a vinegary flavour like too much of the preserving liquid for the green peppercorns had been added to the sauce. The hummus and bone marrow starters were both good 4/5.

  • 5/5 Sebastian F. 3 months ago on Google New
    Just wow. In the cold Winter day, the Onion Suppe as a starter was a blessing. Ask for piece of bread, it's a perfect combination. But the best thing about this restaurant was the service, and to be more precise the way they solves the issue with one of our dishes. This professional and worm customer approach, puts the Bestia in my top 5 best places in Budapest. Thank you Balazs for this experience.

  • 5/5 Andrada S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great experience and cocktails! Definitely try the Cabaret signature drink (and everything from signatures). The dishes were delicious and the waiter was funny and nice! We are coming here every time we re in Budapest.

  • 5/5 Belle K. 2 months ago on Google New
    Great place with warm staffs. We were greeted with a smile, and a kind waiter. Very nice goulash, french onion soup, and barbecue ribs.

  • 5/5 Samer K. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places around. Drinks were epic ... Service epic. Petra was a great server..the food was wonderful. Good to great I would say. We had the goose mouse, the ribs, the cauliflower is 5 star and the pork belly. All we're great and so was the goulash, way more chunky soup style which I love.

  • 4/5 Roman 2 years ago on Google
    Central location, big portions. Nice food and beer, but it’s definitely overpriced. You can find many great places with much cheaper prices. Be careful, 13,5% service fee is included, although service is not great.

  • 5/5 Alaeddine K. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything we ordered was delicious and made with love . The chicken on the caesar salad and on the grilled chicken was juicy and succulent. We were welcomed with a big smile and we had the coolest and most patient waiter . Also the placement of the restaurant is amazing as it is in the heart of budapest. I apologize about the quality of the pictures

  • 4/5 Róbert R. 2 years ago on Google
    We have enjoyed the food but the menu options are too limited.

  • 5/5 P V. 2 years ago on Google
    you should definitely visit it! amazing food, good service! we stayed 7 days and chose to come a second time! I highly recommend it!!!

  • 5/5 Nicu S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was good. The blonde girl at the bar who served us super cute and welcoming! 💯

  • 1/5 Lielle P. 2 years ago on Google
    The waitress was extremely rude to us. We came at 11:15pm about 45 minutes before closing time. The waitress commented we were only allowed to order one drink. 2 minutes after she came with the drinks she slapped us with the bill and refused to let us pay separately. Although some of the other staff were very nice as a couple that came in after us were treated respectfully in comparison. They were not rushed and no bill was slapped down on their table right after they ordered their first drink. It was unfortunate that the waitress who served us just didn't feel like working and took it out on us.

  • 5/5 Roxana O. 2 years ago on Google
    I really love this place. Went there more than once and enjoyed it every single time. Food os delicious, location is great and the atmosphere is lovely. I truly recommend it!

  • 5/5 Zsolt F. 2 years ago on Google
    Good dishes, a solid fine dining place. One of the best location on Pest side. Staff is nice. Would be nice another entrance for the terrace.

  • 5/5 Dorottya Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The best mac&cheese i have ever tried😊

  • 5/5 Steven B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great option for English speakers A fantastic experience from every aspect. The food is of an outstanding quality, with great presentation and flavour. The staff are attentive, multilingual and friendly, and the establishment is comfortable, spacious and with a great atmosphere.

  • 3/5 István P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice stuff, super service. All we met speak fluent English. The dishes are good. 3 stars because, I found the music to loud for a restaurant

  • 4/5 Rani F. 2 years ago on Google
    High level quality meat, great food. Poor service. We wait more than a hour to get our order, and we got it not as we ordered. Asked from the waiter hamburger with nothing in it. We got with some sous, my child can't wait any longer. BUT, after I approached to the manager, he quickly fixed it, and provide high quality service, great attitude as it should from such a restaurant. Very professional service from him 5 stars! I gave in total 4 stars review due to the waiting time from one hand and great service and attitude from the manager the other hand.

  • 5/5 Bogdan H. 9 months ago on Google
    We loved the location mostly. Other than this, the restaurant itself is decent (I can only assume it's much more fun in the evenings). We had a 4 persons lunch on their terrace and there wasn't anything to complain about.

  • 2/5 Thomas S. 1 year ago on Google
    Overpriced, no charm tourist trap. The food was ok, the pastrami sandwich is nice, but honestly there are many more authentic restaurants in Budapest to go to before this one. Also they add a service charge in the bill (in hungarian) so you don't really know unless you ask or you check later on the bill.

  • 5/5 Anastasis X. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place for a nice date dinner with your other half. Food was very good and the waiters very professional and polite!! Definitely worth going, siting outside with the view of the basilica is a nice touch.

  • 5/5 Valeria A. 1 year ago on Google
    ABSOLUTELY Delicious! We had dinner outside and it was wonderful, with the basilica right next to us. The menu was varied and had a lot of delicious dishes. 100% recommend

  • 5/5 Dana B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great place! Amazing food,great atmosphere and very friendly and efficient service. When a restaurant invests in sufficient amount of staff and their level of professionalism, it always pays off. We had the chicken with labane and mashed potatoes. It comes as is,with bones and everything but it is absolutely delicious. My husband had the angus burger and loved it. We had a pink gin cocktail and the chocolate cake with salted caramel for dessert. Yummy. And they also have a DJ who played great music. Great night altogether.

  • 5/5 Máté M. 1 year ago on Google
    We reserved for 4 on a Thursday for dinner. The place got crowded pretty quickly, so the reservation is a must. The menu is short but with good variety, the beer selection is also great. We liked the starting chevap and hummus a lot. The mac and cheese with shrimp was excellent, although we found the burgers average. Considering the central location and the quality, the food is moderately priced. The service is quick, professional and attentive. The loud music makes the place rather noisy, hard to have a good conversation. Still, the quality of service and food earns this place a 5 star rating, we would return.

  • 5/5 Bende M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here on a business dinner. Immediately felt at ease because the of the wonderful scents escaping the kitchen. The food was delicious and well presented, perfect portions to fill up on. They helped us with wine pairing for our meals and provided an excellent service. Perfect location to taste the high shelf cuisine of Hungary, worth the price. Although count your budget before entering. Come here to spoil yourself so it might be a little pricey for a regular dinner. The cocktail collection is also fantastic, had a good mojito little strong but over all good looking and tasting. Definitely recommend this restaurant for business occasions and to impress dates. I'll be returning here on birthdays I think. The interior felt welcoming but a little mishmashy. Slightest side note is that as a big guy I found the chairs a little uncomfortable.

  • 4/5 Frigyes Dr O. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall, my friends and I had a great time, the food was tasty, the service was attentive and fast compared to the full house. I think the prices are also realistic in the heart of the city and compared to a popular place. The four stars do not go even for these, rather I would make some adjustments to the selection, especially in the area of appetizers and desserts.

  • 5/5 Ildikó Noémi F. 1 year ago on Google
    We loved the whole experience, highly recommended if you want to plurge yourself. For me the interior and style is an absolute 👌, the foods were amazing and the staff could even top it with extraordinary service and kindness. Thank you, we'll be back soon.

  • 4/5 Natascha 2 years ago on Google
    Great, big steak/bbq house which is a bit on the fancy side. Absolutely delicious and plenty food. From the appetizers to the desserts. If you come in big groups, you won’t choose from the menu, but they will prep big plates with all the foods. Only minus point, the waiters just don’t look. They speed by you every 2 minutes but you’re never able to ask them for another drink. We probably would have left a few hundred euros more if the waiter would have paid attention, had to fight to get another wine.

  • 5/5 Andreea L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience with Petra. We all agreed that this is the best waitress we ever had. Amazing service, very close to us, friendly, funny, attentive. Simply nothing else to ask for. My friends and I are very thankful. Also, very good recommendations and positive energy. Thank you Petra.

  • 5/5 Rune M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very quick service, but still tastes fresh and delicious. Good amount of choices and friendly staff. The atmosphere is not for everyone but it's enjoyable for me, the music is very nice. Not really cheap but still not expensive at all considering the quality and quantity you receive. Really nothing notable to mark. Maybe a bit of optional sauce with the chicken breast would be perfect.


Call +36 70 333 2163 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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